Principal Recruitment Consultant

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant to drive sales and establish strong business relationships. The successful candidate will manage a talent pipeline, source high-caliber candidates, and support their career paths. This role requires a Diploma/Degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience, alongside proficiency in ATS and strong communication skills. Join a collaborative team environment where achieving targets is crucial.

Qualifications

• At least 4-6 years of relevant experience in the recruitment industry or HR.
• Energetic and proactive attitude towards work.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic business needs.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage with high-caliber candidates.
• Identify talent needs and support candidates in their career paths.
• Maintain relationships with candidates for alignment with client opportunities.
• Achieve individual/team targets by creating a talent pipeline.
• Communicate with clients on talent acquisition strategies.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Skills

Strong drive to succeed in sales

Proficiency in applicant tracking systems

Strong communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Diploma/Degree in any discipline

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

job boards

Job description

About Us

Adecco Group, headquartered in Zurich and a Fortune 500 company, is a global leader in HR solutions. Founded in 1996, we offer services like temporary staffing, permanent placement, and recruitment process outsourcing across over 60 countries. Adecco combines global reach with local expertise, using technology to enhance its HR ecosystem. The company is committed to corporate social responsibility, focusing on diversity, sustainability, and community development, and supports various industries, including IT, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing.

Your Role

As an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be at the forefront of driving sales activities, connecting with new and existing clients, and forging strong business relationships. You’ll be the mastermind behind sourcing top talent, leveraging business contacts, referrals, LinkedIn, and innovative recruiting strategies.

Your role will include managing your own pipeline, hitting individual and team targets, and thriving in a supportive, collaborative team environment. You'll also be hands‑on with candidate care activities and recruitment administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and engage with high-caliber candidates using various platforms and techniques.
• Identify talent needs and support top talents in identifying the right career path.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates to understand their needs and ensure alignment with client opportunities.
• Achieve weekly, monthly and quarterly individual/team targets by creating your own talent pipeline.
• Communicate with clients regarding the acquisition of talent by sourcing candidates through business contacts, referrals, LinkedIn, directing recruiting, existing database and internet advertising.
• Provide timely feedback to candidates and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Be involved in candidate care activities such as database and associated recruitment administration.

Key Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in any discipline with at least 4-6 years of relevant experience in the recruitment industry or Human Resource related field.
• Strong drive to succeed in sales.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards).
• Energetic and proactive with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to dynamic business needs.
• Takes initiative and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.