Our executive headhunters in the Philippines are delivering top level talent to over 1000+ multinationals, SMEs, and startups in the Philippines.
Our deep experience and passion combine with a commitment to service and results, ultimately delivering the executive talent that your business needs. We achieve this by curating an unrivalled database and candidate community within our executive search company in the Philippines, proven to provide the top results.
Executive Search Philippines, Headhunting for the Top Executive Talent
The Philippines is one of the most competitive job markets for executive search, driven by its rapid economic growth, thriving outsourcing and offshoring industry, and the influx of multinational corporations targeting Filipino consumers. To navigate this ultra-competitive market, companies are increasingly turning to executive recruitment agencies like Manila Recruitment for assistance in attracting and retaining top executive and leadership talent.
Manila Recruitment’s expertise in executive recruitment is second to none in Manila. When combined with our extensive talent network (currently 250,000+ candidates), this ensures that we will connect you with the best-suited, high-level employees in this competitive job market. As the leading executive search firm in the Philippines, we understand the challenges and we will help you acquire the best Filipino talent.
How We Do Executive Headhunting For You
We will find following positions for you:
C-level executives
CEO
COO
CFO
CTO
CIO
CMO
President
Vice President
Director
Head of Department
Managerial Level Positions
Supervisory Positions
Leadership Roles
HR Head
Marketing Head
Head of Sales
Head of Finance
Operations Head
Head of IT
Software Development Head
Project Management Positions
Business Development Head Positions
Creative Directors
We will undertake the Philippines’ most exhaustive search for talent for you.
Our recruiters are experts at sourcing passive candidates (those not actively seeking work), but who may be interested in the opportunity to work for you when it is presented correctly. We can reach a further 80% of Manila’s executive and management candidate market than recruitment firms who simply post job advertisements, trawl their databases (resume farms) and search LinkedIn.
We will manage our relationship with you driven by loyalty, trust, understanding, consultation, service, commitment, and dedication. Filling each role for you means the world to us.
Fresh Inc, an Australian based software company, expanded their operations to the Philippines. Adam Penberthy, CEO of Fresh, highly recommends Manila Recruitment as a turn-key solution to your staffing needs. The agency goes beyond headhunting and acts as a full-service recruitment consultancy which finds the right talent to drive your business.
NCH Ladbrokes Coral is one of the largest betting and gaming organizations in the world. Ian Dunning, Managing Director of NCH Ladbrokes Coral, highly recommends Manila Recruitment as a turn-key solution to your staffing needs. The agency goes beyond headhunting and acts as a full-service recruitment consultancy which finds the right talent to drive your business.
Ian Dunning
Managing Director - Ladbrokes Coral
Matthew Arnold
CEO - Multinational Sports-betting
Find out how Matthew Arnold found his customer service leader with Manila Recruitment’s executive search service.
Matthew Arnold
CEO - Multinational Sports-betting
zVentures
Manila Recruitment really helps us to find ideal candidates for the role we need. Through the leadership and efforts of Arvin, Lady and Shayne they were successful in giving us the top notch candidate...
Manila Recruitment really helps us to find ideal candidates for the role we need. Through the leadership and efforts of Arvin, Lady and Shayne they were successful in giving us the top notch candidate recommendations.
They are also reliable in giving constant updates regarding any concerns about recruitment. Definitely will recommend this agency to anyone who’s having a hard time finding applicants with very strict qualifications and requirements.
On behalf of our company, we thank Manila Recruitment for helping us.
Noriel Tajan
Data Analytics Manager
Alpha Dental
My experience with various recruiting agencies in the Philippines has led me to find that Manila Recruitment stands out as the most exceptional I have encountered. The fee exceeds my previous experien...
My experience with various recruiting agencies in the Philippines has led me to find that Manila Recruitment stands out as the most exceptional I have encountered. The fee exceeds my previous experiences; however, it is justified by their tailored approach to your requirements and the exceptional personal recruiter who ensures a response within 24 hours. They strive to streamline the process of identifying candidates who genuinely align with our company’s expectations. I want to take a moment to acknowledge my exceptional recruiter, Shaira, who consistently goes above and beyond to fulfill our company’s goal.
Sabrina Chiu
CallTower
I’ve really enjoyed working with Manila Recruitment, they’ve filled 4 different roles so far with many qualified candidates for each one. Recruiters have tremendous follow-up with our hiring managers an...
I’ve really enjoyed working with Manila Recruitment, they’ve filled 4 different roles so far with many qualified candidates for each one. Recruiters have tremendous follow-up with our hiring managers and the candidates themselves. I’d recommend working with Manila Recruitment for anyone expanding their teams in the Philippines.
Manila Recruitment has been excellent to work with, everyone we have encountered has been top notch from sales & client success to the recruiting team. Their process was highly refined for dialing in t...
Manila Recruitment has been excellent to work with, everyone we have encountered has been top notch from sales & client success to the recruiting team. Their process was highly refined for dialing in the job requirements and getting crystal clear on what we are looking for. This upfront due diligence led to us only spending time with a handful of highly qualified candidates that we could choose that best fit the role. We ended up being so pleased with the candidates that they sourced for our position that we ended up hiring two of them for different roles. Would highly recommend Manila Recruitment for your next role.
Matt Hearn
CEO
People and Culture Growth Partners
We have now made two hires using Manila Recruitment and found it to be a positive experience. Manila Recruitment are quite process driven and take the time to understand the role and assist with deter...
We have now made two hires using Manila Recruitment and found it to be a positive experience. Manila Recruitment are quite process driven and take the time to understand the role and assist with determining the cost. We wanted to interview candidates who we knew would fit in with our organization culture and were provided with just such candidates – who are now very happily part of our team.
Keitha Smith
Head of Operations
DM-ED.com
We recently decided to set up a development base in Manila and started working on building a team with Manila Recruitment. From the start the team were very helpful, giving us good guidance and realis...
We recently decided to set up a development base in Manila and started working on building a team with Manila Recruitment. From the start the team were very helpful, giving us good guidance and realistic opinions on what would be possible. Over the past four months we have successfully recruited a core team who I am delighted with. During that process I myself have never needed to leave the UK. I can thoroughly recommend Manila Recruitment as an excellent way forward for anyone considering establishing a whole team or for filling highly technical roles in the Philippines. They are good people doing a great job.
David Morgan
Founder and CEO
Google Review
Agilyx Pty.
Manila Recruitment are the best recruiters I’ve ever worked with across our global footprint. We use Manila Recruitment exclusively for our Philippines hiring. The team are highly responsive, professio...
Manila Recruitment are the best recruiters I’ve ever worked with across our global footprint. We use Manila Recruitment exclusively for our Philippines hiring. The team are highly responsive, professional, and find us the best candidates. They were so quick at finding talent, that we had to speed our recruitment processes to keep up with them!
Our success with Manila Recruitment gave me the ability to recommend to our Board with confidence to expand our operations in the Philippines because we had a local partner we could trust to find us the right people for roles, the first time.
I highly recommend their services.
Matthew Pritchard
Vice President
Google Review
Better Rehab
It’s been a pleasure to have worked with Manila Recruitment. They’ve assisted us with our hiring requirements with no hassles. They’re easy to reach out to, communicates well, very professional and reall...
It’s been a pleasure to have worked with Manila Recruitment. They’ve assisted us with our hiring requirements with no hassles. They’re easy to reach out to, communicates well, very professional and really knowledgeable. I highly recommend them.
Gio Gumatay
Operations Manager
Google Review
First Performance
We’ve used Manila Recruitment on a regular basis for quite some time and have been happy with the communication, quality of candidates and overall seamless process. As compared to other agencies we’ve u...
We’ve used Manila Recruitment on a regular basis for quite some time and have been happy with the communication, quality of candidates and overall seamless process. As compared to other agencies we’ve used in the past, they are truly a standout.
Laura Davis
Global Managing Director
Google Review
Ageas Life Manila
If you are looking for a partner who is really passionate about helping you find the right people for your company, consider engaging Manila Recruitment. With their team we hammered out a tailored rec...
If you are looking for a partner who is really passionate about helping you find the right people for your company, consider engaging Manila Recruitment. With their team we hammered out a tailored recruitment strategy. We also have regular meetings with the recruiters to evaluate progress and discuss new vacancies. Candidates referred to us for interviews always had the right profile and we were able to recruit quality people without wasting too much time on interviews.
Talk to them, meet them in their exciting office in Makati City and convince yourself.
Hanz Loozekoot
CEO
Google Review
NASDAQ Listed Software Company
We turned to Manila Recruitment due to previous difficulties in finding consistently high quality talent for our services team supporting our global client base on our investment management solutions....
We turned to Manila Recruitment due to previous difficulties in finding consistently high quality talent for our services team supporting our global client base on our investment management solutions. Manila Recruitment accepted the challenge and quickly got involved in learning our business and understanding the quite challenging profiles we were looking for. Now a few months on, we’ve hired a number of talented people who fit our profile very well and we plan to retain this important relationship to source talent to our local team in Manila through the great services of Manila Recruitment.
I’ve found Manila Recruitment very easy to work with and really appreciate the level of involvement and transparency they’ve shown throughout.
Antti Horpu
Senior Manager
Google Review
Connected Accountants
When our BPO’s HR department was unable to find us candidates to interview who had the right qualifications we turned to Manila Recruitment to assist us with finding candidates. Within a few weeks we ...
When our BPO’s HR department was unable to find us candidates to interview who had the right qualifications we turned to Manila Recruitment to assist us with finding candidates. Within a few weeks we had three qualified candidates to interview, all with excellent experience. In fact we almost hired two of them, but in the end did settle for the one candidate who best suited our team culture. The process was simple and straightforward and we were kept informed at all steps along the way on the progress of their searches.
I would highly recommend Manila Recruitment for professional support in finding the right candidate with both the right skills and personality.
Amanda Fisher
Principal
Google Review
Ingredients Plus
I want to thank Manila Recruitment for all of your efforts in the appointment of our new Country Manager for the Philippines. Everyone was great to work with! At all times a very professional, yet fle...
I want to thank Manila Recruitment for all of your efforts in the appointment of our new Country Manager for the Philippines. Everyone was great to work with! At all times a very professional, yet flexible approach was taken throughout the recruitment process. As Ingredients Plus grow in the Philippines we will certainly be looking to utilise your Company again when we seek new staff.
Rod Oppy
Group Business Manager
Google Review
Galileo Software Services Inc.
We are a Social Enterprise & Technology Company inventing mobile services to underserved people in predominantly emerging markets. After experiencing the services of alternative headhunters without suc...
We are a Social Enterprise & Technology Company inventing mobile services to underserved people in predominantly emerging markets. After experiencing the services of alternative headhunters without success, we turned to Manila Recruitment for assistance in securing a number of high-level, executive and tech roles in a short timeline. Their specific process and professionalism produced fast results, exceeding our expectations. Adapted candidates, plus regular updates and communication, all delivered through consultants who understood our business model and our briefs. I have already returned to use Manila Recruitment for another key position.
Frederic Levy
CEO
Google Review
Jeremiah 2911 Corporation
Our company had a great experience during the process of finding a candidate for our HR and Admin Manager. The process was efficient and fast and MNL Recruitment would easily be top of mind if we are ...
Our company had a great experience during the process of finding a candidate for our HR and Admin Manager.
The process was efficient and fast and MNL Recruitment would easily be top of mind if we are in need of more employees for managerial positions.
Joaqui Canon
Co-founder and President
Google Review
Why it’s Crucial to Get the Hiring Process Right the First Time
Filipinos can be proud to be recognized as some of the best talent in the world when it comes to a global workforce. They are the drivers of a strong domestic economy that is growing at unprecedented levels, and they are also the leaders and workforce behind international outsourced teams or teams within global centers of excellence established in the Philippines by multinational corporations. However, these Filipino executives are now being sought out as candidates for new roles at an unprecedented level. They are being courted by executive headhunters and internal executive recruitment teams alike. If they are great candidates, it’s not likely you’ll find them through job ads or a simple LinkedIn search. You will first need to build trust and rapport while you stand out from the myriad of everyday recruiters who are calling them and getting turned away. More than ever now, the approach needs to be done correctly and must be attractive to the candidate. Because your top-level roles influence your people, your processes, and your profits, it’s imperative to thoroughly plan every step of the way.
Partnering with executive search consultants in the Philippines who know the lay of the land, who have the market mapped, and who know the top leaders within sort after industries is the best way to attract talent in this candidate driven market. You need an executive headhunter in Manila who can strategically and powerfully source for you to ensure you don’t miss the best person for the job or become overwhelmed by the difficulty or nuances of a specialized search. When you partner with an executive search consultant, you can gain a market-based understanding, as well as the ability to bridge the insight gap that so many local and international employers sometimes underestimate when seeking executive talent in the Philippines.
Key Business Terms
The success fee is only billed after hire, and is calculated at 2.25 months of the candidates’ total gross monthly earnings (equivalent to 18.75% of an annualized salary), there are no hidden fees.
An extensive, executive consultation is offered upon engagement. We want to gain the deepest understanding of your company, your requirements, the position, and offer advice to ensure success.
We offer a free replacement candidate if things don’t work out within the first 6 months.
A full reference check is done prior to hiring. We understand the importance of due diligence at this level.
Our consultative, detailed, and relationship-orientated approach requires 30 days of recruitment exclusivity (see FAQs). In return, we guarantee to get you results!
A unique recruitment agency service model for unrivalled candidate outcomes:
Our commitment is what sets us apart
Database & Community
We have a candidate pool of more than 250,000+ Executives, Managers, Experts, and IT specialists. Plus unique community outreach programs run by all recruiters in their respective vertical focus. We simply have the top recruitment agency database ever curated in the Philippines.
Certified Headhunters
A recruitment company in Manilathat does not rely on job postings! We pride ourselves on passive candidate sourcing. Each of our recruiters is internationally certified in the latest sourcing strategies and they discover and engage more candidates.
Business Driven Approach
We invest time to align a tailored sourcing strategy with your strategic business objectives. The top recruitment agency in Manila has expertise in multinational expansion, corporate recruitment, plus first hires & growth for tech & start-up companies.
Market Entry Strategy
New to the Philippines? We have been the exclusive recruitment agency partner in the Philippinesfor over 1000+ multinationals, corporations, and start-ups entering the Filipino market. Our recruitment firm in the Philippinesspecializes in recruiting first hires & building core teams.
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Manila’s leading recruitment service
Our team of expert headhunters are dedicated to securing the Philippines’ top talent for our clients. With our track record of success, validated by thousands of successful hires, you can trust us to find the perfect addition to your team. Don’t wait any longer to find your next superstar – fill out our contact form now and arrange an obligation free consultation with one of our recruitment experts.
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Our Market Leading Solutions
Each of our recruitment services has a transparent, unique, and competitive fee structure and terms, and is delivered by a certified, professional recruiter in the Philippines
Find the best candidates and recruit your dream team today with our team search service. Complete your company with any combination of junior staff, IT specialists, subject experts, managerial and/or executive roles.
Team Search
Hire experienced C-level executives, vice presidents, country managers, directors, general managers, and other executive or managerial positions with our executive search service.
Executive Search
Recruit candidates for your IT roles with our IT recruitment service. Find the perfect fit for your company’s IT, software development, digital, and technical roles.
IT Search
Find the leading experts in their respective fields with our technical and expert search service. Recruit any non-managerial and non-IT roles in HR, finance, sales, marketing, administration, and operations.
Technical & Expert Search
Experience ease in finding the brightest entry-level role candidates with our junior search service. Recruit all entry-level roles including trainees, executive assistants, and basic support staff.
Junior Search
Elevate your team with an expatriate from our expat search service. Recruit an expatriate living in the Philippines or repatriate a Filipino from overseas.
Expat Search
Build the perfect offshore operations team with our offshore recruitment service. Recruit executives, technical or expert roles bundled with payroll management and office space services.
Offshore Staff Solutions
Leverage our top notch work from home Filipino candidate pool with our remote hiring service. Recruit for all executive, managerial, IT, or technical roles with a focus on a remote working arrangement.
Remote Staff Search
All About Executive Recruitment
Executives have to be personally approached the right way if you want to present them with new opportunities! Be equipped with our insights on hiring and retaining executives in this section.