These are the largest recruitment and staffing agencies in Japan, including companies like JAC Recruitment, which provides specialized services for high-income job positions, and Pasona Inc., focusing on creating social infrastructure for job opportunities. Also featured are Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., a global technology company simplifying hiring, and パーソルテンプスタッフ（株）, an outsourcing/offshoring company specializing in staffing services.
The data shows a strong concentration of headquarters in Tokyo, particularly in Chiyoda and Shibuya. Many of these companies were founded in the 1970s and 1980s, indicating a mature industry with established players, though newer companies like GoGlobal, founded in 2018, also appear.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
JAC Recruitmentjacgroup.com
Global recruitment consultancy providing specialized services for high-income job positions, with a focus on technology-related roles, interim management solutions, and recruitment process optimization |
3,301 | |||
| 2 |
Recruit Co.,Ltd.recruit.co.jp
Global managing affiliate company overseeing Recruit Group's strategy, globalization, R&D for business technology, and leadership development across 28 countries |
2,723 | |||
| 3 |
株式会社パソナ (Pasona Inc.)pasona.co.jp
The company focuses on creating social infrastructure to provide job opportunities for individuals to pursue fulfilling careers and lifestyles |
2,442 | |||
| 4 |
Recruit Grouprecruit-holdings.com
This company connects individuals and businesses by offering a variety of choices in recruitment, HR services, and promotional media |
2,144 | |||
| 5 |
パーソルテンプスタッフ（株）tempstaff.co.jp
An outsourcing/offshoring company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in staffing services |
1,711 | |||
| 6 |
Interacinteracnetwork.com
A leading provider of ALTs in Japan, offering interactive English lessons and cultural insights to school children nationwide for over 50 years |
1,703 | |||
| 7 |
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.recruit-holdings.com
Global technology company simplifying hiring, enabling smarter business operations, and driving sustainable growth with two-sided talent marketplace in 60+ countries |
1,434 | |||
| 8 |
PERSOL CAREER CO., LTD.persol-career.co.jp
This company focuses on supporting and creating growth for individuals and organizations through various recruitment, consulting, and training services |
1,418 | |||
| 9 |
en world Japan K.K.enworld.com
A leading partner for global talent in Japan and APAC, prioritizing honesty, trust, and customer success in recruitment services |
1,402 | |||
| 10 |
TechnoPro Holdings, Inc.technoproholdings.com
Leading technology-focused staffing and services group with expertise in various technical fields, providing engineering staffing, subcontracting, consulting, and recruiting services to clients globally |
1,286 | |||
| 11 |
BizReach, Inc.bizreach.co.jp
An internet services provider supporting the future of work by connecting talents with companies through various platforms and services |
1,179 | |||
| 12 |
Apexapexkk.com
A Tokyo-based executive search firm specializing in recruiting bilingual professionals for mid to senior management positions in Japan |
1,121 | |||
| 13 |
RGF International Recruitmentrgf-hr.com
A global human resource solutions company offering recruitment services for individuals and companies of all sizes across Asia |
982 | |||
| 14 |
Pasona Group Inc. Global Networkpasona-global.com
Global HR services provider specializing in talent acquisition, outsourcing, international business consulting, and training Strong international presence with 55 offices worldwide |
721 | |||
| 15 |
GoGlobalgoglobal.com
International HR and Employer of Record service enabling global hiring, management, and payment of talent without local entity setup, ensuring compliance |
616 | |||
| 16 |
BREXA Technology, Inc.technology.brexa.com
Specializing in R&D, the company provides technical engineers for specific projects in machinery, electronics, software, and electrical fields, focusing on automotive, digital appliances, robotics, and medical devices |
539 | |||
| 17 |
Randstad Japanrandstad.co.jp
Specializing in HR services, we match client and candidate needs to exceed expectations and provide staffing, outsourcing, and professional solutions |
531 | |||
| 18 |
TechnoPro, Inc.technopro.com
A leading technology staffing services company in Japan with a vast network of engineers providing technology solutions to various industries worldwide |
506 | |||
| 19 |
Borderlink, Inc.alt.borderlink.co.jp
Specializing in preparing ALTs for positions beyond teaching in Japan, providing training and job placement services for foreign workers |
486 | |||
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| 20 |
Timee, Inc.corp.timee.co.jp
The company provides a job-matching app to address labor shortages, improve workplace environments, and create a world where people can work on their terms |
476 | |||
| 21 | 450 | ||||
| 22 | 
株式会社ビズリーチbizreach.co.jp
The company operates various internet services supporting the future of work, connecting talented individuals with companies through job-matching platforms and HR Tech solutions |
421 | |||
| 23 |
DIP Corporation (ディップ株式会社)dip-net.co.jp
A facilities services provider based in Tokyo, Japan, offering various services from 六本木３－２－１ 住友不動産六本木グランドタワ to clients in 港区 |
401 | |||
| 24 |
株式会社クリーク･アンド･リバー社cri.co.jp
A professional agency specializing in various fields like TV, games, web, art, medical, IT, legal, fashion, and agriculture, providing job opportunities, projects, and copyright monetization |
390 | |||
| 25 |
Heart Corporationheart-school.jp
Provides English education and internationalization in Japanese public schools, impacting young lives through teaching, socializing, and cultural exchange |
355 | |||
| 26 |
en Inc.corp.en-japan.com
The company provides recruitment, training, and evaluation solutions to improve employee success and organizational performance, emphasizing precision and efficiency |
342 | |||
| 27 |
Mynavi Corporationmynavi.jp
Provides job placement, recruitment websites, and lifestyle media services supporting diverse individual potentials and future career envisioning. |
326 | |||
| 28 |
レバテック株式会社levtech.jp
An agent specialized in supporting IT engineers and creators with freelance opportunities, job transitions, and personalized career advice |
323 | |||
| 29 |
YARUKI Switch Groupyarukiswitch.jp
Japanese educational organization with 40 years of experience globally offering Supplemental Learning, Early Childhood Education, English Childcare, and Bilingual Kindergartens focusing on individual approaches for children's success |
316 | |||
| 30 |
NEO CAREER Co.,LTD.neo-career.co.jp
The company provides services to support client growth in a changing labor market, focusing on innovation, technology, and individual futures |
313 | |||
| 31 |
株式会社Sun Asterisk (Sun*)sun-asterisk.com
Digital creative studio specializing in consulting, hands-on support, and incubating innovative businesses for both startups and established companies |
313 | |||
| 32 |
Intloop Inc.intloop.com
A consulting firm in Asia providing strategy, operational, and IT consulting services, professional staffing, key member recruiting, and support for overseas expansion and sales |
295 | |||
| 33 |
大学講師.com
A platform connecting academic professionals with universities for lectures, special talks, and courses, catering to diverse teaching needs within the education sector |
278 | |||
| 34 | 255 | ||||
| 35 |
World Intec Co ワールドインテックwitc.co.jp
Innovating co-sourcing model, creating new ways of working, supporting clients in four business fields to achieve vibrant and fulfilling work environments |
222 | |||
| 36 |
Zenken株式会社／Zenken Corporationzenken.co.jp
A company based in Tokyo, Japan, located in Shinjuku Sentral Park Tower, offering services in a specific industry or field |
195 | |||
| 37 |
MWH HR Products株式会社a-human.net
A company specializing in high-class job placement services for executive and middle management professionals, offering industry-specific consulting and long-term career support |
57 | |||
| 38 |
G2 Studios株式会社g2-studios.net
The company specializes in planning, developing, and operating smartphone game apps with the vision of "Creating a Group of Playful Creators" |
29 | |||
| 39 |
株式会社LALCO JAPANlalco.la
Specializing in recruitment consulting for a local company in Laos, Lao ASEAN Leasing Public Company |
2 | |||
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