Executive Recruitment Singapore

Executive Recruitment Solutions, Singapore

Singapore remains one of the most advanced economies in the world and is a major financial hub in Southeast Asia. The country features an extensive import sector and an ever-growing technology and manufacturing export sector. As such, there are plenty of opportunities for executive talent looking for senior leadership and C-suite roles with top employers. Premier executive recruitment firms like Keller in Singapore play a crucial role in connecting executive talent with these opportunities.

Keller offers a global service, but we also understand the importance of country-specific nuances when it comes to finding a candidate for an executive role. Other aspects to consider when sourcing new executives are the organisational culture and leadership style within an organisation.

This is why job seekers who are presented for consideration must be carefully screened to establish whether or not they will fit into the team that is already in place. However, selection and screening take time and resources away from human resources departments, so we implement our tried and trusted solutions to save businesses on these costs.

Our service can be for permanent employees or contract talent, depending on the nature of the organisation. Keller promises that our screening process will be specific to individual needs and industry requirements and will take into account the individual nuances of the country our clients are based in.

In short, we are a leading global provider of extended HR services, filling top-level positions for companies ranging from tech startups to multinational corporations with a reputation for success.

Our Services

At Keller, we don’t only concentrate on securing top-performers for senior roles. We put a lot of effort into finding the best applicants who will fit in with the culture of a firm and foster innovation and development. Our executive recruiters focus on providing specialized workforce solutions, including leadership development, succession planning, and staff coaching.

Each of our services is made to offer businesses a competitive edge and draw in top personnel.

Our Process

As a top recruitment consulting firm, we offer assistance with finding top talent for executive leadership positions. Rather than applying a cookie-cutter approach that typically fails to capture the nuances of recruiting for senior vacancies, we customize our recruitment process to each organisation.

To do this, we start every engagement with a conversation to discuss business needs and the specifics of the job title. This gives us a reference point for the kind of talent we need to look for to ensure the perfect fit. Using this, we create a talent scorecard against which all applicants will be assessed in the selection process. We also establish if the position is remote or in-office, the expected working hours, and the salary range.

With this information in hand, we begin our direct outreach to candidates, including those who are already employed. Our aim is to find a pool of potential matches who meet the business’s exact leadership requirements. Following this, we will contact each individual to determine if they are interested in the post. Those who respond with enthusiasm will be shortlisted and then rigorously assessed to find the best person for the job.

Keller’s assessment phase evaluates candidates beyond their technical skills and experience. This means we consider their leadership qualities and mindset to ensure they will align with the organizational culture and business goals, values, and vision. We also conduct thorough background and reference checks to verify their employment history.

A core aspect of our recruitment process is our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Aside from psychometric testing, competency-based assessments, and behavioural interviews, we don’t judge candidates based on their gender, age, race, or religious beliefs. To minimize unconscious bias and ensure a fair, objective experience for all parties, we rely on talent scorecards and diversity hiring techniques.

To summarise, our tried and tested recruitment strategy connects companies with the local and international talent best suited to their requirements for senior positions. This requires industry knowledge and an understanding of what really matters in such high-powered careers.

Behind Keller's Tailored Recruitment Approach

At Keller, we have always employed a structured recruitment process. Because this formulaic strategy had worked well during previous assignments, we were confident it would work in any situation. Some of our recruiters, however, can recall a specific project for a high-level leadership position that altered the direction of our firm and the way we approach talent acquisition.

We began the assignment the same way as any other, with the intention of finding the ideal placement for the client’s firm. However, our current recruitment method was not geared towards high-level searches and overlooked the importance of cultural fit.

As a result, the individual we put forward for the position did not align with the organisation’s values or leadership requirements. This led to subpar performance from the new hire and friction between them and other members of the executive team.

Albeit disappointing, this outcome revealed the flaws and limitations of our hiring process. With the help of our talented consultants, we reformed our recruitment methodology into the people-centered approach we still use today. Since implementing this new model, we’ve made more successful placements than we could have ever achieved with our one-size-fits-all approach.

Today, Keller is a worldwide leader in recruitment, recognized for our ability to consistently locate senior leaders who are ready to make a lasting impact at their firms.

Our Experience and Expertise: Connecting Talent Across Disciplines

We value the jobs our customers need to be filled, understanding that their success is determined by our ability to secure leaders who can meet and even surpass their requirements. Thus, our consultants will go above and beyond for every appointment, offering guidance and advice from initial contact to onboarding to ensure a smooth integration.

Our extensive networks and connections not only benefit employers, allowing them to tap into a vast pool of global talent, but also provide job seekers with access to exclusive career opportunities. Keller also has a partner in almost every major city, which means that our brand of executive search can cater to overseas applicants who cannot meet with recruiters face-to-face.

Furthermore, our consultants’ deep expertise in various industries, including finance, accounting, healthcare, technology, human resources, logistics, and others, enables us to recognize cross-functional skills that can be transferred from one sector to another. This broadens the pool of viable talent we can find for a position, increasing our chances of locating the best fit.

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Local Expertise, Global Reach, Paving the Way for Success

Singapore has what is commonly referred to as a “pro-business” environment, which makes it easy for people to be entrepreneurial in the country and for external entrepreneurs to start local businesses here. This has not changed after COVID-19 and has proven to be a protective factor for the economy.

However, how many of these companies are run has changed. Some businesses have had to work with these changes and adapt to their new environment. This highlights the need for enterprises to find senior managers who are willing to take some risks when it comes to their future.

Singapore is also a leader in manufacturing exports in a number of industries, including healthcare and medical technology, clean energy, and aerospace engineering. Other industries that draw a lot of attention in Singapore are property, banking, marketing, technology, accounting, and life sciences.

Keller offers world-class recruitment services across Singapore and wider South East Asia, with the ability to source executive leaders for employers across various industries. This broad scope allows us to successfully place professionals who have what it takes to push their businesses into a productive and prosperous future.

Additionally, we are home to a dedicated group of expert recruiters and consultants, each with an intimate knowledge of local market challenges and trends. This means we understand the factors that define a successful hire in Singapore, making us a strategic partner for recruitment here.

Why Choose Keller as Your Number-One Executive Recruiter?

Keller supports organisations throughout the entire process of recruiting for top leadership roles. Because we are not a generic recruitment firm, Keller can design a plan to recruit the best talent based on the requirements of the organisation. This can be specific to an industry, a job, or even training and development needs for new appointments. In other words, we deliver a bespoke service tailored to the position our client needs to be filled.

We also help companies screen and appoint leaders based not just on skills but on personality as well. We mostly recruit for permanent executive positions, and the employers we work with are usually seeking career-driven leaders within their specific industry. An alert on a job search website will, therefore, not suffice for this type of position as many senior candidates are not actively looking for their next job.

This where an executive recruitment firm like Keller comes in. These entities know how to run this kind of search successfully because they typically possess many years of experience in the field. They also often have insights into a specific job market or industry, allowing them to locate candidates more efficiently than a company would on its own. In Keller’s case, we have expertise spanning multiple sectors, giving us the ability to source C-suite professionals and other senior personnel from adjacent fields in competitive markets where senior talent is scarce.

Keller’s Promise

As part of our commitment to assisting Singaporean firms in finding the right talent for the right job, we make every effort to ensure that the people we nominate are fully aligned with their unique goals and business culture. Our headhunters are also available throughout the recruitment journey to offer guidance, transparent communication, and regular progress reports.

Keller’s recruiters operate under a strict code of ethics that prioritises the security and privacy of users. This ensures that all customer and applicant information is kept strictly confidential during the hiring process.

We know things happen, and placements do not always go as planned. Our replacement program sees to it that suitable alternatives are found for candidates who resign or underperform during the first 365 days of employment.

Keller values respectful and productive communication with current and prospective clients. Thus, our team works hard to respond to every enquiry or criticism respectfully, taking the time to implement any constructive feedback.

Contact Keller to speak to a recruiter today and learn more about our recruitment services.