Recruitment Consultant

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Merit-based progression

International work culture

Training program

Job summary

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group) in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to drive business development and manage end-to-end recruitment for regional clients. You will build relationships with senior clients and candidates, source talent, conduct screenings, and guide offers, while collaborating with research, marketing, and operations to deliver results.

The role offers a competitive base with commission in a dynamic, fast-paced regional environment, with strong career

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 1–2 years of recruitment, executive search, or talent acquisition experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in business development or client relationship management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive client acquisition and expand existing accounts.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviews, and offers.
• Provide market insights, salary benchmarking, and talent intelligence.
• Collaborate with research, marketing, and operations to achieve objectives.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

Recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Market knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Goal-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group) is one of the largest recruitment solutions firms in Asia, delivering a multitude of HR services, including C-level to Mid-level Executive Search, Contract Staffing, Market Entry/Outbound Consultancy, Business Process Outsourcing, Payroll Outsourcing, and Organizational Design Solutions through our industry-specialized recruiting team. The firm operates through 20 offices worldwide, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, New Zealand, the Middle East, and the United States, and 600+ team members, along with our network presence in 40 other countries around the globe.

CGP has won other industry awards such as 2022/2023 Best Executive Search Firm, 2023 Best Staffing Firm, 2023 Best Outsourcing Partners, 2022 Most Popular Recruitment Agency, etc., across the region.

We are also a Morgan Stanley Private Equity Funded company and looking to aggressively expand throughout the Asia Pacific Region to prepare for an IPO in the Chinese market within the next few years’ time frame.

About the Job:

We are looking for a driven, commercially minded, and results-oriented Recruitment Consultant to join our team and take ownership of both business development and end-to-end recruitment. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your commercial and consultative skills, build a strong network across clients and candidates, and develop a rewarding career in 360 recruitment and talent consulting within a fast-paced, regional environment.

Your Responsibilities will be:

• Drive business growth through new client acquisition, business development, and expansion of existing client accounts.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for key clients, managing hiring requirements and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment assignments, including market mapping, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and successful placement.
• Develop and execute strategic recruitment plans to meet client hiring objectives across various functions and industries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior-level candidates and clients, providing market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and talent insights.
• Stay abreast of market trends, industry developments, and talent movements to provide consultative advice to clients and candidates.
• Collaborate closely with research, marketing, and operations teams to drive successful recruitment outcomes and business objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in recruitment, executive search, staffing, talent acquisition, business development, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in candidate placements and/or client development.
• Prior experience in business development, consultative sales, or client relationship management would be an advantage.
• Exposure to IT recruitment or the technology sector would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Strong commercial acumen, consultative selling abilities, and business development skills.
• Highly driven, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a target-driven environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple clients, candidates, and priorities effectively.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary + industry-leading commission structure.
• Clear, merit-based career progression to Manager/Director levels and beyond.
• International, collaborative work culture and high-performance environment.
• Comprehensive onboarding, training, and development programs.