Managing Director

Kingfisher Executive Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider seeks an experienced Managing Director for Southeast Asia to spearhead business strategy and operations. This role involves substantial leadership responsibilities, overseeing HR solutions delivery, and ensuring compliance within Singapore's regulatory framework. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in HR consulting and strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of senior leadership experience in HR consulting or recruitment.
• CEI (KAH) certification is required.
• Demonstrated track record of scaling operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive overall business strategy and revenue growth across Southeast Asia.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of HR solutions for MNCs and SMEs.
• Build partnerships with C-level executives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Mindset

CRM Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

About Us:

KINGFISHER HR SOLUTIONS GROUP, founded in 2003, is a global one-stop HR solutions provider offering services in Executive Search, Talent Search, RPO, EOR, Career Development, Career Education, and Overseas HR solutions. With branches across Asia Pacific and Europe, including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Mumbai, Amsterdam, and more. KINGFISHER supports clients in diverse industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, tech, retail, finance, and legal. Backed by a talent pool of over 5 million, we serve 600+ key accounts globally.

Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Managing Director, Southeast Asia to lead the strategic growth and operational excellence of our HR solutions business in Singapore and the wider SEA region. This executive-level role is responsible for driving regional expansion, client acquisition, and brand positioning across sectors such as technology, finance, healthcare, and professional services, while ensuring full compliance with Singapore’s dynamic regulatory landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive overall business strategy and revenue growth across Southeast Asia.

• Lead end-to-end delivery of HR solutions including RPO, executive search, and workforce transformation services for MNCs, SMEs, and public sector clients.

• Build and maintain trusted partnerships with C-level executives and key industry stakeholders.

• Serve as the face of the company at major networking events, industry conferences, and career expos.

• Oversee commercial negotiations, proposal development, and contract execution aligned with local employment regulations (e.g., MOM, Tripartite Guidelines).

• Monitor evolving market trends, immigration policies, and competitive dynamics to inform strategic planning.

• Direct integrated marketing efforts across digital platforms to boost brand visibility.

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable employment and data privacy regulations, including MOM, FCF, and PDPA.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of senior leadership experience in HR consulting, recruitment, or business development within Singapore or the broader APAC region.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Marketing, or a related field.

• Demonstrated track record of scaling regional operations and managing enterprise clients.

• Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

• Strong analytical mindset and proficiency with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).

• Deep familiarity with Singapore’s employment legislation and government frameworks.

• CEI (KAH) certification is required.