Ayako Kobayashi-Monopoli

Recruiter

Tokyo, Japan16 yrs 7 mos experience

Key Highlights

Extensive experience in global recruitment across major tech companies.
Strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.
Proven track record in managing recruitment projects across APAC.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned recruiter specializing in global talent acquisition within the SaaS industry.

Contact

ayako.kobayashi@wolt.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Global Talent AcquisitionDiversity RecruitmentHr SolutionsCompensation ManagementTechnology RecruitmentInternational RecruitmentEmployer BrandingProject ManagementTeamworkExecutive SearchHr Policies

Other Skills

Talent SourcingProcess improvementGlobal projectsData AnalysisReferrals ProgramsMarket MappingInternational Project ManagementEffitiencyJapaneseRecruitingJob FairsAsia pacific hiring trendJob SatisfactionHR ConsultingData Structures

About

これまでのグローバル企業（Google, Facebook 現Meta, Cloudflare, AWS) の成長期（FacebookではIPO直後の入社、CloudflareではPre IPOから日本オフィスの立ち上げも経験）での人事と採用の経験を活かして、キャリアディベロプメント、自分が成長と活躍できるポジションのご紹介をしています。せっかくの一度きりの人生、自分らしく自分の長所を活かし、常に学びと成長のある環境で楽しく働きましょう！キャリアアドバイスや、コーチングについても、何が大切か、何にフォーカスすればいいか、いろんな観点からお話しできると思います。まずは、コネクトしてカジュアルチャットしましょう！

Experience

16 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 8 mos

Current Experience

Wolt

Senior Recruiter @ Doordash APAC Recruiting (Wolt/Sevenrooms)

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Tokyo, Japan · Hybrid

[Key Responsibilities]
Led full-cycle recruitment across multiple regions, aligning hiring strategies with business goals.
Conducted talent mapping to support long-term workforce planning and market expansion.
Owned and executed Europe Internship hiring projects in Latvia and Sweden, partnering with regional stakeholders.
Drove Technical Account Manager (TAM) hiring in Norway and Germany, managing the process end-to-end.
Fully responsible for Sales hiring for SevenRooms, a DoorDash company, in Australia and Singapore — working directly under DoorDash’s hiring team to deliver top talent aligned with business needs.
[Additional Function]
Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives in Japan, promoting inclusive hiring practices and contributing to a more equitable workplace culture.
Hiring for sales talents in Japan market (various locations and cities)
https://careers.wolt.com/ja/japan-sales
Wolt Japan:
https://careers.wolt.com/en/locations/japan
Hiring for SevenRooms / DoorDash Australia
https://careersatdoordash.com/job-search/?keyword=&location=Australia&spage=1
SevenRooms
https://sevenrooms.com/

Talent SourcingProcess improvementGlobal projectsData AnalysisReferrals ProgramsMarket Mapping+8

Booking.com

Human Resources Generalist

May 2023 – May 2024 · 1 yr · Singapore

Supported North Asia and Southeast Asia sales organizations, including:
Performance calibration and succession planning
Labor regulations for each country
Benefits and compensation analysis
Employee survey trend analytics
Annual compensation review
Recruitment and onboarding processes
Employee relations and conflict resolution
Training and development programs

Job SatisfactionCompensation ManagementHR SolutionsHR ConsultingData StructuresEmployee Management+3

Amazon web services (aws)

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Full Cycle Tech Recruiter, Professional Services

Aug 2022 – Mar 2023 · 7 mos · Singapore

(Role impacted by company-wide layoff)
Focused on recruiting for Professional Services team, including:
Conducted market talent mapping
Performed industry analysis
Conducted competitor research
Implemented diversity hiring program
Organized online open house
Established employee referral program

Business Process ImprovementJob Description DevelopmentTechnology RecruitmentTeamworkOpen HousesProject Management+9

Cloudflare, inc.

Senior Recruiting Specialist

Mar 2019 – Jun 2022 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Singapore

Managed hiring for APAC regions across all departments, including Tech, Sales, and G&A.
Conducted training for hiring managers and interviewers on interview philosophy, process, and mitigating bias.
Analyzed interview trends and conversion rate analytics to improve the hiring process.
Sourced candidates using various job boards and social media platforms.
Collaborated with NPOs (Women in Tech, Women Who Code, Mums at Work) to promote diversity hiring and returnship programs.
Liaised with universities to recruit new graduates and alumni talent.
Organized onsite and online branding events to attract candidates.
Advocated for company employer branding campaign, spearheaded web video series to increase brand awareness.

Business Process ImprovementJob Description DevelopmentTechnology RecruitmentTeamworkTemporary StaffingOpen Houses+15

Facebook

2 roles

Executive Assistant (People team)

Jun 2016 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Assist in the accomplishment of company and departmental annual objectives. Review, update, and manage schedule for assigned executive.
Ensure timely preparation and delivery of all briefing information for meetings.
Organize team off-sites and office events.
Schedule team meetings, set up venues, and take minutes.
Perform general office duties and ad hoc projects as required.
Exhibit the highest degree of professionalism, courtesy, and diplomacy.
Exercise absolute discretion at all times.

Business Process ImprovementTeamworkProject ManagementAPACEmployer BrandingOnboarding+2

Recruiting Programs Coordinator

Jan 2013 – Jun 2016 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Support all recruiting operations, focusing on scheduling interviews, organizing candidate travel, and coordinating recruiting events
Communicate professionally and promptly while maintaining a high level of confidentiality with Facebook employees and candidates
Partner with Recruiters and Hiring teams to improve recruiting efficiency and procedures; produce reports using data analytics to provide insights
Lead and participate in projects to enhance tool efficiency
Collaborate with global teams on projects, events, and other recruiting initiatives

Business Process ImprovementJob Description DevelopmentTechnology RecruitmentTeamworkTemporary StaffingOpen Houses+13

Google

Staffing Services Team - APAC

Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 · 2 yrs

Streamlined recruiting operation model with HR stakeholders and staffing service team, including:
Calibrating role requirements
Online applicant review
Interview coordination
Enhancing candidate experience
Campus recruiting for Japan and India
Executive search project for Japan with the leadership recruiting team, conducting talent mapping for executive candidates in the Japanese market
Data and analytics on conversion rates and success metrics