Principal Consultant

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Principal Consulting Manager, a subject matter expert to lead our recruitment teams across three specialized portfolios:

Retail & Consumer

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for professionals with strong industry expertise, a passion for talent acquisition, and the ability to drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Client Management
2. Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients within the assigned sector.
3. Develop and implement business strategies to expand market presence.
4. Identify and pursue new client opportunities to drive revenue growth.
5. Provide consultative solutions to clients on talent acquisition and workforce planning.
6. Team Leadership & Recruitment Strategy
7. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing recruitment team.
8. Set KPIs and performance targets, ensuring achievement of hiring and revenue goals.
9. Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring high-quality talent delivery.
10. Provide market insights and recruitment best practices to the team.
11. Stay updated on industry trends, talent supply-demand dynamics, and competitor activities.
12. Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent.
13. Build a strong network of candidates within the specific industry.
14. Manage the P&L of the assigned portfolio, ensuring profitability and cost control.
15. Optimize recruitment workflows to improve efficiency and client satisfaction.
16. Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and recruitment regulations.

Key Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in any relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing portfolios in Healthcare & Life Sciences, Information & Communication Technology, or Retail & Consumer sectors.
• Strong business development, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to recruitment.

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About the Company

Human Resources & Recruitment, with 51-100 employees.

Founded in 2003, KINGFISHER is a multinational group providing a full range of HR solutions, including retained search, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing, staffing, workforce transformation, career education, and overseas HR services.

We operate 13 branches and 4 talent search centers across Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou, Wuhan, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Brunei, and Mumbai, serving clients across APAC and Europe.