Unverified

Wadkins Associates is a London-headquartered legal recruitment firm specialising in global placement of lawyers and legal teams across aviation, shipping, transport, energy, finance and real estate.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
United Kingdom
Unverified

Hyphen Partners connects progressive tech and venture-backed firms across APAC with executive, retained and contingent search for leadership in product, technology, commercial, governance and investment.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Hyppies is a Singapore-based tech recruitment firm helping high-growth companies in Asia scale via subscription hiring, contracting/offshoring, volume hiring and market insights.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Kreso Group is a Singapore-based recruitment and market consulting firm specialising in sustainability, ESG and new energies, connecting technical and commercial talent with developers and investors across APAC.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Makana Partners is a boutique executive search and talent advisory firm placing bilingual senior leaders across Japan and Asia, partnered with Horton International for global delivery.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Japan
Unverified

New Step Search is a Singapore-based specialist recruitment agency focused on placing technology talent for startups and SMEs in the Singapore market.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

PerennialHR is an APAC-focused HR & financial services executive search and recruitment agency specialising in HR and private banking hires across Asia.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Pivotal - Executive Search Consultant is a Singapore-headquartered executive search firm (founded 2008) providing retained and contingency executive search, leadership consulting, board services and talent solutions across APAC.

Company Size
51-200 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Sloane Shorey Consulting is an executive search firm advising on leadership and specialist hires across risk, investigations, asset tracing, and compliance across Asia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Synergy Search International is a Singapore-based executive search firm specialising in mid-to-senior recruitment and market mapping across engineering, manufacturing, construction, FMCG, retail and energy sectors.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Talentreq Partners Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based boutique specialist search firm focused on scientific, technology and engineering talent across Singapore and the Asia‑Pacific region.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Huntingup is a Singapore-based executive search firm delivering talent search, retainer/contingency hiring, talent mapping, salary surveys and market-entry HR consultancy across specialised industries in Asia.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Factorial Solutions is a talent acquisition and executive search firm (founded 2002) headquartered in Singapore with a delivery centre in India, offering retained search, CXO-level recruitment, contract staffing and market-research services.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Forward Search Consulting is a Singapore-headquartered boutique executive recruitment firm (est. 2013) providing executive search, professional staffing and market/talent mapping across the Asia Pacific region.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Gateway Search is a Singapore-based executive search and recruitment firm providing executive search, RPO, contract & volume staffing, talent resourcing and market intelligence across APAC.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Grow is a Tokyo-based executive search and RPO agency that helps technology-driven startups and scale-ups hire leadership and build teams across Japan and APAC.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Japan
Unverified

Helm Specialist Recruitment is a Singapore-headquartered maritime recruitment firm providing specialist retained search, market-mapping, onboarding support and HR consultancy across APAC and EMEA.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Ignition Global Consulting is a boutique executive search firm specialising in senior leadership hiring for the maritime sector, with expertise in marine insurance, shipping finance and maritime strategy.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
United Kingdom
Unverified

INOVENTIC Co. is a clinician-led commercial architecture firm that de-risks Japan market entry for MedTech, biotech and life sciences via executive search, clinical adoption, and commercial traction.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Japan
Unverified

MRG Asia provides executive search and recruitment across real estate, development and infrastructure in Asia and the Middle East as part of The Management Recruitment Group.

Company Size
51-200 employees
Location
Malaysia
Unverified

NexusSearch International is a Hong Kong-based executive search and talent consultancy specialising in senior hires, RPO and HR advisory across the Asia‑Pacific region.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Hong Kong
Verified

NexusHire Solutions As part of the EXELLAR-Nexus platform, NexusHire combines executive search with risk advisory to help clients hire with confidence and scale across markets. NexusHire Solutions is an executive search and talent advisory firm that partners with organizations across Asia-Pacific to build high-impact teams and leadership capabilities. The firm is part of the EXELLAR-Nexus Group and a member of INRALS (International Network of Recruitment Agencies and Leadership Search), providing access to integrated risk advisory capabilities alongside a global network of search partners and talent markets. With over 50 years of combined experience, NexusHire specializes in executive search, talent mapping, leadership hiring, and succession planning across industries such as life sciences, healthcare, technology, and industrial sectors. Adopting a data-driven and consultative approach, NexusHire focuses not only on skills alignment but also on cultural fit, long-term potential, and organizational impact. By combining deep regional expertise with global reach, the firm delivers holistic and scalable talent solutions that support business growth, transformation, and cross-border expansion.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Talent Resourcing Pte Ltd is a boutique executive search firm placing mid-to-senior management professionals across Singapore and Asia.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Aurora Talent is a Singapore-headquartered recruitment firm specialising in technical, commercial and mid-to-senior hiring across power & new energies, building materials and oil & gas, plus contracting and EOR services.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

DaoDe Search is a legal and compliance recruitment agency focused on placing legal professionals across the Asian market including Singapore, Greater China and Hong Kong.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Good Job Creations is a Singapore-based recruitment and staffing firm delivering permanent, contract and visa support services with a focus on multilingual and Japanese-speaking talent.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Hamilton Ross - Global HR Search and Recruitment is an executive HR search and recruitment specialist placing senior HR leaders and HR professionals across the UK, APAC and global markets.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
United Kingdom
Unverified

Judobi is a Singapore-based recruitment and executive search firm serving the Asia-Pacific region, specialising in corporate and commercial functions with retained search, RPO, market mapping and career coaching.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Atlas NextWave provides global staffing and workforce solutions for energy, marine and renewables projects, delivering recruitment, crewing, training and workforce advisory across the full project lifecycle.

Company Size
51-200 employees
Location
Netherlands
Unverified

Phildon is a Singapore-headquartered recruitment and talent management consultancy specialising in re/insurance recruitment across APAC and Europe.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Principle Partners is an Asia-focused executive search firm specialising in investment management and finance-focused technology hiring across Asia and selected global hubs.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Reeracoen Malaysia is a staffing and recruitment agency connecting candidates and employers across Malaysia as part of the Reeracoen Group.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Malaysia
Unverified

SearchElect is a Singapore-based specialist technology recruitment agency serving APAC, focused on hiring engineering, presales, sales, support and senior leadership talent.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

33 Talent provides bespoke recruitment, HR consultancy and coaching services across digital, data and communications, operating from Singapore with APAC and global coverage.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Talenton Global is an executive search and staffing firm headquartered in Singapore delivering retained and contingent executive search, RPO and talent advisory across APAC, EMEA and the USA.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Unicorn Partners is an executive search and specialist recruitment firm headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Tokyo and Taiwan, focused on CXO and specialist hires across financial services, consulting, technology, healthcare, manufacturing and consumer sectors.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Astrum Partners Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based boutique firm delivering senior legal executive search, strategic consulting and due diligence across the Asia Pacific and internationally.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Atlantis Consulting is a Manila-based recruitment firm specializing in executive search, RPO, and talent sourcing across technology, fintech, and financial services.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Philippines
Unverified

Build Executive is a boutique executive search and talent intelligence firm that helps companies across APAC and the US hire senior leaders and build high-performing teams.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Thailand
Unverified

ENTHEOS is a boutique Asia-Pacific and Japan-focused executive search firm specialising in senior leadership and mission-critical hires for high-technology and industrial sectors across APAC.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Eye Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services in construction, property, engineering and sustainability from Singapore across Southeast Asia.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

FocusCore Japan is a retained executive search and corporate services firm that places bilingual senior leaders and provides corporate setup, payroll, accounting and advisory across Japan and Asia.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Japan

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Why Companies Use Recruitment Agencies in Singapore

Time Savings

Recruitment agencies handle the entire hiring process, saving your team valuable time to focus on core business activities.

Access to Talent Pool

Agencies have extensive networks and databases of pre-screened candidates, giving you access to a wider talent pool.

Expertise & Experience

Recruitment professionals understand market trends, salary benchmarks, and best practices in hiring.

Cost Efficiency

Reduce hiring costs by leveraging agency resources and avoiding expensive job board postings and recruitment tools.

How to Choose a Recruitment Agency for Market Intelligence / Research in Singapore

Define Your Requirements

Clearly outline the roles you need to fill, required skills, experience level, and timeline.

Research Agency Specializations

Look for agencies that specialize in your industry or the specific roles you're hiring for.

Check Track Record

Review agency reviews, case studies, and success stories to gauge their effectiveness.

Evaluate Communication

Ensure the agency is responsive, transparent, and maintains clear communication throughout the process.

Compare Pricing

Understand the fee structure and ensure it aligns with your budget and hiring volume.

Verify Credentials

Check for certifications, industry memberships, and verified profiles on platforms like NextInHR.

Frequently Asked Questions

Market intelligence is useful before senior hiring, team expansion, compensation redesign, or entry into a new business line. It helps employers understand candidate availability, benchmark packages, and assess competitor demand before making commitments.

A strong project can cover salary benchmarks, competitor mapping, talent pool sizing, location comparison, and likely time to hire. Some employers also use it to test whether a role brief is realistic for the market.

Yes, because compensation shifts can happen quickly in technology, life sciences, and other high demand functions. Employers that use outdated assumptions often launch searches that stall early.

One North is important for technology and biomedical talent, Raffles Place for finance and legal, and Jurong for industrial operations. Research should reflect where the actual talent pool sits, not only office location.

Employers should look for research depth, market credibility, and practical interpretation of findings. Good intelligence should improve hiring decisions, not just produce broad data with little local context.