Hiring advisory for SMBs in Japan
Hire well in Japan, with expert advice
We advise small and mid-sized companies in Japan on hiring best practices, from hiring strategy and job descriptions to salaries and interview process design.
Former recruiter at 
What we advise on
Four things that decide most hires in Japan
Practical advice for your team, from the first plan to the final interview.
Hiring strategy
Where and how to hire for your role in Japan: channels, timeline and what the market expects.
Japanese job market guides →Job descriptions
Clear, compliant job descriptions in English and Japanese, written with your team for your own postings.
Free Hiring Toolkit →Salary benchmarks
Market pay ranges for the role and level, so your offer is competitive from the start.
Japan payroll calculator →Interview process
Interview steps, questions and scorecards your team can run with confidence.
Hiring process guide →How it works
Clear advice in three steps
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Free strategy call
A 30-minute video call. Tell us about the role, your budget and how you hire today.
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Review and recommendations
We review your job description, salary range and interview steps, then send clear, written recommendations.
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You run your hiring
You post the role, lead every interview and make every hiring decision. We answer your questions along the way.
Advice only
Your hiring stays in your hands
We give your team the advice and the tools. Your team runs the hiring.
What SaiyouTeam does
- Advises on your hiring strategy in Japan
- Reviews and rewrites job descriptions with you
- Shares salary benchmarks for your roles
- Designs an interview process your team can run
What your team does
- Posts the job and receives applications
- Talks to every candidate, from first message to offer
- Runs the interviews and makes every hiring decision
SaiyouTeam is a consultancy. We do not introduce candidates, contact job seekers or act as an intermediary between companies and job seekers.
Free Hiring Playbook
Guides, templates and calculators
Everything we know about hiring in Japan, free to use.
Who you will talk to
Emmanuel Gendre
Former recruiter at Google
Based in Tokyo
FAQ
Your questions, answered
Do you introduce candidates?
No. SaiyouTeam is a consultancy. We do not introduce candidates, contact job seekers or act as an intermediary between companies and job seekers. We advise your team, and your team runs its own hiring.
What can you help with?
Hiring strategy for the Japanese market, job descriptions in English and Japanese written with your team, salary benchmarks for the role, and an interview process your team can run. We agree the scope and the fee before any work starts.
What happens on the free strategy call?
It is a 30-minute video call. You tell us about the role and how you hire today. We share what we would change, and whether a consulting engagement makes sense for you.
Can you help with HR, labor-law or visa questions?
We focus on hiring advice. For questions about a specific HR, labor-law or visa case, we recommend speaking to a licensed specialist, such as a labor and social security attorney, a lawyer or an administrative scrivener.
Want advice on your hiring practices?
We review how you hire in Japan, from your job descriptions and salary ranges to your interview steps, and give you clear recommendations your team can put to work.
Free hiring strategy call