Contact Information
- Name: Gary Schrader
- Position: Associate Director, Professional Services
- Company: Randstad Japan (ランスタッド株式会社)
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- LinkedIn Profile: [Gary Schrader on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyschrader/)
- Followers: 28K followers, 500+ connections
Professional Summary
Gary Schrader serves as the Associate Director of Professional Services at Randstad Japan. In this role, he leads the back-office permanent placement teams focusing on HR, Accounting, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Risk. With over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition within Japan, Gary has successfully managed both retained and contingency leadership searches across diverse sectors.
Key Responsibilities and Achievements
Leadership and Team Management
- Manages four teams comprising 25 people, with continuous growth.
- Specializes in guiding and mentoring future recruitment leaders.
- Played a crucial role in integrating an acquisition over the last two years.
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
- Expertise in closing management and senior leadership searches.
- Developed a large HR network in Japan, significantly larger than the current HR databases within Randstad.
- Initially started his Japan career with Daijob, providing online recruitment solutions to over 100 international organizations.
Professional Skills and Contributions
- Business Analyst: Skilled in employer branding, high-performance communication, and developing recruiters.
- HR and Talent Management: Acts as a coach and mentor, with strategic oversight in HR operations.
- Publications: Authored several insightful articles including "Navigating the Waters of Wage Increases in Japan for 2024" and "10 Questions for Japan's HR as we enter 2023."
Educational Endeavors
- Completed the Future Executive Program at Singapore Management University, focusing on enhancing leadership and strategic thinking skills.
Professional Interests and Activities
- Passionate about improving workplace culture, inclusivity, and addressing organizational challenges.
- Frequently contributes his insights on topics like employee resistance to change, salary negotiations, and promoting positive team environments.
- Actively participates in discussing HR best practices and policy improvements through his professional network and posts.
Personal Background and Interests
- Originally from Philadelphia, USA.
- Moved to Japan nearly 20 years ago and has been influential in the recruitment industry since.
- Initially studied criminal justice with the intention of becoming a homicide detective but shifted to Human Resources to better combine his interest in improving quality of life and solving complex business problems.
- Avid sports fan with a noted admiration for Howie Roseman, the General Manager of the Philadelphia Eagles, which reflects his leadership and team-building style.
In summary, Gary Schrader brings a robust blend of leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on HR management experience to Randstad Japan. His extensive network, coupled with his dedication to mentorship and team development, positions him as a key figure in the Japanese recruitment landscape.
