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Robin Shankar

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Head of Talent Acquisition North East Asia at Bayer
📍 Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Robin Shankar is the Head of Talent Acquisition for North East Asia at Bayer, where he oversees regional talent strategies. He is recognized for implementing high-impact initiatives, including an employee referral program that saved over $1M. Colleagues describe him as energetic, passionate, professional, and knowledgeable.

His personal vision is to connect Japan with the Western world, driven by a passion for international business and interacting with global cultures. He is fluent in Japanese, holding the highest level of proficiency (N1) and the advanced Kanji Kentei (Level 2) certification.

Unique fact: Robin earned Bayers Top Performance Award for the significant financial and strategic impact of the employee referral program he created.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Head of Talent Acquisition North East Asia
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Osaka, Osaka, Japan
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Cost-Effective Recruiting
He created and rolled out Bayer Japan's first employee referral program, which saved over $1 million in agency fees over four years, showcasing his focus on efficiency.
AI in Recruiting
Announced the launch of Bayer Japan's new AI-powered digital platform, Talent Marketplace, to empower employees and reimagine internal mobility.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Head of Talent Acquisition North East Asia
Bayer
3-2022 - 10-2025
Head of Talent Acquisition Japan
Bayer
1-2018 - 3-2022
Senior Global Recruiter
Bayer
1-2017 - 12-2017
Medical Representative
Eli Lilly and Company
8-2016 - 1-2017
Global Campus Senior Recruiter - based at the USA Headquarters
Eli Lilly and Company
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Robin Shankar Appointed as Head of Talent Acquisition North East Asia at Bayer. Featured in HR Today
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Education
2007 - 2007
Master's Degree
Griffith University
2006 - 2007
Master of International Business
Griffith University
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