Bogyoung Kim
Talent Acquisition and Development @ NHN
About
Talent Acquisition & Development Team Lead with hands-on experience across the Korean and Japanese markets. Based in Tokyo since January 2024, I lead initiatives that drive efficient hiring, accurate candidate evaluation, effective onboarding, and continuous employee development. In 2024, I strengthened hiring outcomes by diversifying recruitment channels and optimizing recruitment processes and systems. Since January 2025, I have expanded my scope to include project management, leading key initiatives while advancing talent development programs. From September 2025, I have been responsible for the entire employee lifecycle from talent acquisition to employee development.
Japan
Tokyo
Information Technology & Services
Employee Development, Human Resource Development, Recruitment Advertising, Project Management, International Recruitment, Recruiting, Employee Branding, Technical Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Talent Pipelining, Human Resources (HR), Recruitment Consulting, HR Consulting, Analytical Skills, Market Research, Communication, Powerpoint, English, Japanese
Experience

Talent Acquisition and Development
일본 도쿄도
Sep 2025 – Promoted to team leader overseeing both Talent Acquisition and Talent Development Jan 2025 – Appointed Project Manager for the Talent Acquisition and Development Team Nov 2024 – Assumed dual responsibilities in Talent Development 【Key Responsibilities】 • Oversee end-to-end TA and TD strategy, aligning talent practices with organizational goals • Lead initiatives across hiring system design, competency development, onboarding, and learning culture enhancement • Manage cross-functional TA and TD projects and collaborate with executive leaders, hiring managers, and global HR teams 【Key Achievements】 《Talent Development》 • Designed a company-wide Skill Matrix outlining career pathways according to functional positions and leadership levels (Ongoing project) • Introduced multi-track learning programs (mindset, job skills, AI literacy, leadership etc.) to elevate organizational capability • Rebuilt global onboarding and follow-up programs for new graduates, improving early adaptation and performance readiness • Enhanced the probation evaluation process for experienced hires, improving assessment accuracy and linking results to development planning 《Talent Acquisition》 • Strengthened hiring alignment with a redesigned Kick-off process and implemented a structured hiring approval workflow • Repositioned recruitment branding toward “career growth and meaningful work,” enhancing resonance with target talent • Reduce agent dependence by more than 10% through internal referral campaigns, ERP enhancements, internal hiring pathways, and targeted promotions • Established an interviewer pool and training curriculum to ensure consistent and fair evaluation standards • Improved offer acceptance and CX by standardizing templates, introducing structured compensation reviews, and strengthening pre-boarding touchpoints (welcome lunches, kits, guides)

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
Tokyo, Japan
【Key Responsibilities】 • Managed full-cycle recruitment across NHN Japan group companies, covering engineering, security, business, and sales roles • Served as Project Manager for system-level HR improvements and the integrated recruitment website • Improved TA processes, employer branding, and internal mobility programs 【Key Achievements】 • Expanded recruitment channels and ran targeted campaigns, leading to 144% more applicants and 179% more hires • Resolved long-standing vacancies across key roles and supported the establishment of the Japan HQ IT Security team • Led the development of the recruitment website of NHN's group companies in Japan, coordinating design, frontend, backend, and QA teams • Upgraded internal TA systems, including the referral hiring process and internal mobility workflow • Strengthened hiring competency across subsidiaries through global recruitment actions • Improved hiring quality via direct sourcing, targeted outreach, and strengthened talent pipeline management

Recruitment (IT・Game・Contents)
South Korea
【Key Responsibilities】 • Managed full-cycle recruitment for the corporation division and game business division across various occupations (business development manager, software engineer, game programmer, data analyst, game designer, effecter, etc.) • Directly sourced candidates for various roles and levels • Planned and operated recruitment promotion on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram 【Key Achievements】 • Implemented an open recruitment campaign, increasing applicants by 226% and hiring rate by 145% year-over-year • Led the task force team as a project manager and planned overall recruitment processes – from preparing job descriptions and marketing the position to evaluating and offering

Recruitment Consultant
Seoul, South Korea
【Key Responsibilities】 • Analyzed candidate market, competitors, and employment status of key candidates and organized Talent Market Map for each position • Developed creative sourcing strategies and discover new sourcing channels • Directly sourced candidates for various roles from entry-level to executive positions • Negotiated with project managers and clients to adjust job requirements and increase the pool of acceptable candidates • Consulted with candidates on preparing resume, any supporting documents, and interviews • Supported salary and contract negotiations with clients and candidates • Built ongoing relationships in a long-term perspective and managed talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and networking 【Key Achievements】 ・ Robotics company: Purchasing manager, Embedded SW Engineer ・ 3D tech company: Director of Applications Engineering ・ Commerce platform company: HRM ・ OEM/ODM manufacturer: Senior Researcher ・ Online/Mobile platform company: Online Merchandiser, Secretary ・ Fashion & cosmetic multi-brand company: Brand Director
Education

Food & Nutrition
• Study Abroad: Spent 3 quarters at the University of California, Davis • Student Council: Participated for 3 semesters as a planner and budget manager • Awards: Awarded Honors in 2015 / 2017 • Scholarships: Awarded Truth Scholarship in 2015 and Park Eun-ja Scholarship in 2017 • Extra courses: Completed required courses in Business Administration - Organizational Behavior(A+), Production & Operations Management(A+), Introduction to Statistics(A0), Financial Management(B+), Introduction to Economics(B+)
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