Recruitment That Moves Your Business Forward
The right hire is rarely found through a generic search. PERSOL combines decades of local market knowledge with a regional network spanning 13 Asia-Pacific markets and 80+ offices, helping you make hires that genuinely fit the role and the organisation.
We operate across Asia Pacific
Asia-Pacific’s hiring landscape is defined by internationally mobile professionals, competitive talent pools, and industries where the right hire at the right level makes a measurable difference to business performance. From fast-growing SMEs to regional enterprises, our clients get the same quality, rigour, and commitment at every scale.
Our consultants specialise by industry vertical, bringing genuine sector knowledge to every brief — the candidate landscape, the compensation benchmarks, and what strong looks like in your sector.
Our Recruitment Services
Three ways to build your team, backed by one regional partner.
Permanent Recruitment
Build your core team with hires who match your culture and stay to make a difference. We manage the search end to end — sourcing, screening, interviews, offer management, and onboarding support.
Executive Search
A proactive, research-led search for senior and leadership roles. We map the market, approach proven leaders discreetly, and assess them against the outcomes you need.
Temporary & Contract Staffing
Scale your workforce with demand. Work-ready temporary and contract talent, with contracts, payroll, and statutory compliance managed in every market we operate in.
Industries We Recruit For
From banking to emerging tech, our consultants speak your industry’s language.
Banking, Insurance & Financial Services
Front, middle, and back office talent across fintech, investment banking, corporate banking, and insurance.
Corporate Services, Consumer & Retail
Administration, human resources, marketing, and retail operations professionals who keep business moving.
Engineering & Industrials
Civil, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers for projects across the region.
Events, Exhibitions & Promotions
Talent for event planning, trade shows, brand activations, and on-the-ground promotions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Specialists across life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.
Digital & Technology
AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and software capability to power your digital agenda.
How Our Recruitment Process Works
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Role briefing and scoping — we start with the business context: what is driving the hire, and what does success look like at the six-month mark?
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Candidate sourcing — we draw on our regional candidate network, direct headhunting, and local job platforms to build a relevant longlist.
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Screening and assessment — every shortlisted candidate is assessed for capability and cultural fit, with a structured brief explaining our rationale.
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Interview coordination — we manage scheduling, prepare candidates, and collect structured feedback to keep momentum.
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Offer and onboarding support — we support negotiation, manage counter-offers, and stay in contact through the notice period.
Why HR Leaders Choose PERSOL
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Candidate quality is the primary metric our clients hold us to — rigorous screening means the people you meet are worth your time
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Industry specialists, not generalists, on every brief
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Current, on-the-ground market intelligence: compensation benchmarks, candidate availability, market dynamics
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A candidate network built over decades across 13 APAC markets
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Client relationships that last because we understand the business, not just the vacancy
Recruitment FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Most permanent searches reach shortlist stage within two to three weeks, depending on the seniority and specialisation of the role. Speed at the interview and offer stage matters just as much in competitive markets, so we manage the full process actively and keep you updated throughout.
Our consultants specialise across banking, insurance and financial services, corporate services and consumer, digital and technology, healthcare and life sciences, events and promotions, and hospitality. Each consultant works within a defined vertical, bringing genuine sector knowledge rather than a generalist approach.
Yes. SMEs and mid-sized organisations make up a significant portion of our client base across Asia-Pacific. The brief is the same, the search process is the same, and the commitment to outcome is the same regardless of company size.
Yes. Our dedicated Japan Desk supports Japanese companies operating across Asia-Pacific and bilingual professionals in Japanese-speaking roles. Our consultants understand Japanese corporate culture and hiring norms across all industries.
Yes. Through our Regional Talent Solutions, a dedicated account lead coordinates searches across 13 APAC markets, so you receive consolidated reporting instead of separate updates from a different vendor in every country.
It depends on the work. Permanent hires build long-term capability; contract talent covers peaks, projects, and hard-to-fill gaps. Many clients blend both — we can help you find the right mix.
Insights
Let’s Talk About Your Hiring Plans
Whether you have a specific role to fill, a headcount plan to work through, or you want to understand your sector’s talent market before committing to a search, our consultants are here to help.
