Senior Recruitment Consultant- HR Practice

Cari; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Training and support

Regional/global connectivity

Specialist market exposure

Job summary

Michael Page Singapore is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to develop relationships with existing and prospective clients, understand their HR needs, and drive end-to-end recruitment delivery. You will manage client briefings, sourcing, interviews, offers and placement follow-up to ensure successful hires.

You will build candidate networks across HR functions, negotiate fees, and provide informed recruitment advice while upholding high standards of service quality and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or HR-related roles.
• Ability to engage with clients and develop accounts.
• Interest in HR and willingness to develop market knowledge.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify business opportunities and manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients, understanding their HR structures and hiring needs.
• Identify new business opportunities through market research, client outreach and networking.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle: client briefings, sourcing, assessment, interviews, offers and placement follow-up.
• Build candidate networks across HR functions through direct sourcing, referrals and market mapping.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand required functional expertise and qualifications.
• Assess candidates against job requirements and communicate with clients and candidates about remuneration and processes.
• Prepare recruitment proposals and negotiate fees within company guidelines.
• Develop understanding of HR functions and workforce trends to provide informed recruitment advice.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and uphold confidentiality and professional integrity.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Client engagement

HR knowledge/interest

Business development

Communication & negotiation

Research & organisation

Initiative & persistence

Service quality & relationships

Independent work & teamwork

Job description

• Manage end-to-end recruitment while building strong client partnerships.
• Grow with a global leader offering clear progression and strong training.

About Our Client

Michael Page is a globally recognised leader in professional recruitment, with a presence in over 30 countries and a reputation built on excellence, integrity, and innovation. As a key regional hub and one of our highest-performing markets, our Singapore office offers the opportunity to join a team of exceptional talent, partnering with some of the world's leading organisations across a broad range of sectors. With access to a strong client network, cutting-edge tools, and the freedom to build your own strategy, Michael Page provides the platform for ambitious individuals to grow and succeed.

Job Description

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Michael Page, you will:

• Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients, understanding their businesses, HR structures and hiring needs.
• Identify new business opportunities through market research, client outreach, referrals and professional networking.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including client briefings, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation and placement follow-up.
• Build candidate networks across HR business partnering, talent acquisition, talent management, learning and development, compensation and benefits, HR operations and HR leadership through direct sourcing, referrals and market mapping.
• Work with hiring managers to understand the functional expertise, industry experience and relevant qualifications required for each assignment.
• Assess candidates against job-related requirements, considering their skills, experience and relevant achievements.
• Advise clients and candidates on talent availability, remuneration, hiring requirements and recruitment processes.
• Prepare recruitment proposals and negotiate fees and service terms within company guidelines.
• Develop your understanding of HR functions, organisational structures, workforce trends and emerging skills to support informed recruitment advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and locations on client opportunities, candidate referrals and recruitment delivery.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and handle client and candidate information in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.
• Uphold fair recruitment practices, confidentiality and professional integrity throughout the recruitment process.

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Relevant experience in recruitment, human resources, sales, business development or account management, with skills transferable to client engagement and recruitment delivery.
• An interest in Human Resources and a willingness to develop specialist market knowledge. Experience recruiting for or working within HR functions would be an advantage.
• The ability to understand HR job requirements and communicate effectively with hiring managers and candidates.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify business opportunities, engage prospective clients and develop existing accounts.
• Clear communication and negotiation skills, with a consultative approach to understanding client and candidate needs.
• Strong research and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Initiative, persistence and the ability to respond constructively to changing client requirements and recruitment challenges.
• A commitment to service quality, fair hiring and building trusted, long-term professional relationships.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

What's on Offer

• Career Development: A structured career framework with opportunities to deepen your specialist expertise and progress into broader or leadership roles.
• Training and Support: Access to recruitment, commercial and professional development programmes, alongside guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Regional and Global Connectivity: Opportunities to collaborate across markets and access international referral networks and market insights.
• Specialist Market Exposure: Opportunities to work with organisations across industries, building your understanding of their HR functions, people priorities and talent needs.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Michael Page is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and assess applicants on their skills, experience and ability to fulfil the role.

If you require adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know so we can discuss your needs.