Permanent Recruitment Services in Asia PacificBuild your core team.
Secure the right talent to drive your long-term business goals with our targeted, data-driven search approach.
Where Permanent Recruitment earns its place
Three problems we hear in almost every brief, and what we do about each.
Are you tired of sifting through hundreds of irrelevant CVs that only match keywords but lack true capability?
Struggling to attract top-tier talent who align with your company’s long-term culture and vision?
Losing great candidates to competitors because your internal screening and offer process takes too long?
Specialized Market MappingWe don’t just rely on job boards; we headhunt passive talent within your specific industry.
Rigorous ScreeningCompetency-based interviews and cultural fit assessments before a CV reaches your desk.
End-to-End NegotiationWe manage salary expectations and counter-offers to ensure successful onboarding.
The RecruitFirst Advantage: Regional Scale, Local Expertise
Backed by SGX-listed HRnetGroup, we offer over 30 years of recruitment experience across Asia Pacific. With operations in 9 key cities and a proprietary database of more than 1 million qualified candidates, we help businesses hire faster, stay compliant, and access market-specific talent insights for both local and cross-border hiring.
- Singapore
- Hong Kong SAR
- Kuala Lumpur
- Shanghai
- Seoul
- Taipei
- Hsinchu
- Kaohsiung
- Jakarta
How an engagement runs
Brief and benchmark
We pressure-test the role against live market salary data.
Targeted search
Sector consultants work their own network first.
Screen and verify
Structured competency screening and right-to-work checks.
Shortlist and interview
Three to five briefed candidates with written rationale.
Offer and onboard
Offer negotiation, counter-offer management, and 30/90-day check-ins.
Permanent Recruitment FAQ
Do you charge upfront fees for permanent recruitment?
No. Our permanent recruitment operates primarily on a contingency basis. You only pay when a successful candidate accepts your offer and commences work.
What if the candidate leaves shortly after joining?
We provide a replacement guarantee period (subject to the terms and conditions) to ensure your investment is protected.
Can you hire permanent staff for our overseas offices?
Yes. With our presence across 9 APAC cities, we can source and place permanent talent in your target market using our local consultants.
Send us one brief to start.
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