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.
Client Testimonials
Read what our clients are saying about us
Adam Penberthy - CEO
Fresh Inc
The loyalty, work ethic, and ability of the candidates we employed has just been absolutely outstanding! I couldn’t speak highly enough of working with their recruiters.
The loyalty, work ethic, and ability of the candidates we employed has just been absolutely outstanding! I couldn’t speak highly enough of working with their recruiters.
Adam Penberthy - CEO
Ian Dunning - Managing Director
Ladbrokes Coral
Manila Recruitment’s expertise helped us establish our first Filipino team from the ground up. They have a really good understanding of our overall culture and values.
Manila Recruitment’s expertise helped us establish our first Filipino team from the ground up. They have a really good understanding of our overall culture and values.
Ian Dunning - Managing Director
Matthew Arnold - CEO
Offshore Sportsbook
The Director of Customer service we hired through Manila Recruitment has proven to be an excellent fit and a valuable contribution to our team.
The Director of Customer service we hired through Manila Recruitment has proven to be an excellent fit and a valuable contribution to our team.
Matthew Arnold - CEO
Noriel Tajan
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 recommendations.
They are also reliable in giving constant updates regarding any concerns about recruitment. Definitely will recommend this agency to anyone wh...
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
Sabrina Chiu
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 experiences; however, it is justified by their tailored approach to your requirements and the exceptional personal recruiter who ensures a response within 24 hours. The...
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
Davis Sturgeon
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 and the candidates themselves. I’d recommend working with Manila Recruitment for anyone expanding their teams in the Philippines.
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 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 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 quali...
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
Keitha Smith
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 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 n...
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
David Morgan
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 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 myse...
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
Matthew Pritchard
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, 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!
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
Gio Gumatay
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 really knowledgeable. I highly recommend them.
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 really knowledgeable. I highly recommend them.
Gio Gumatay
Laura Davis
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 used in the past, they are truly a standout.
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 used in the past, they are truly a standout.
Laura Davis
Hanz Loozekoot
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 recruitment strategy. We also have regular meetings with the recruiters to evaluate progress and discuss new vacancies. Candidates referred to us for interviews al...
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
Antti Horpu
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. Manila Recruitment accepted the challenge and quickly got involved in learning our business and understanding the quite challenging profiles we were looking fo...
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
Amanda Fisher
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 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...
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
Rod Oppy
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 flexible approach was taken throughout the recruitment process. As Ingredients Plus grow in the Philippines we will certainly be looking to utilise your Company ag...
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
Frederic Levy
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 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 an...
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
Joaqui Canon
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 in need of more employees for managerial positions.
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 in need of more employees for managerial positions.
I am very grateful for Manila Recruitment for the assistance to have this opportunity. Very punctual and accommodating. They have great talents that support you all throughout the interview and hiring process, Special mention to Kevin Austria (shout out to you :D). Very professional and understanding. Looking forward to working with you. Again, thank you!
Andreo Mangawang
2 days ago
The onboarding was very smooth and the recruiter that handled my application was very approachable and accomodating :) They were helpful and provided all the details I needed for the application and onboarding. They guided me on the process and even gave tips for the whole interview process and they provide updates every time there is. The whole process was not complicated and very straight forward which saves so much time.
Romelle Vicentina
3 days ago
I had a really great experience with Manila Recruitment. The entire process was smooth, well-organized, and very professional from start to finish! A special thank you to Ms. Shaira for guiding me throughout the entire process. She was incredibly responsive, supportive, and attentive every step of the way. She kept me well-informed throughout, communicated everything clearly, and made the entire experience feel positive and reassuring. Her guidance and support truly made a meaningful difference! Wonderful experience!
Regeena Vasquez
5 days ago
Applying to different companies, I had some traumas already. But Manila Recruitment changed it all. I believe it is an answered prayer being hired by this company. Hiring process is smooth. You dont need to follow-up. Ms Czarina is so professional and emphatic. You are very blessed if you had an opportunity with Manila Recruitment.
Rhodora Duque
5 days ago
I had a wonderful experience with Manila Recruitment. Working with Ian Goronio was delightful. He was very approachable, easy to communicate with, provides every detail and updates very promptly. I wouldn't be able to land a Job without Ian's assistance.
Ysabel Anne Marasigan
6 days ago
I had a great experience with Manila Recruitment. Shaira and her team were very professional, approachable and supportive throughout the whole process, from the initial interview and assessment up to the final interview. Communication was clear and timely, and I really appreciated the guidance and follow-up along the way. I'm grateful for the opportunity and would definitely recommend Manila Recruitment to other job seekers.
Von Clark Asio
6 days ago
Working with them has been really pleasant. I appreciate ma'am Kriztine Corpus who handled my placement as a product lead. Thank you ma'am for new career path. She has been very amiable and proactive in giving me pointers :)
Fane Empenio
9 days ago
I had the smoothes hiring process with Ian Goronio as a recruiter. His guidance from start to finish is very helpful. He made sure I am well-guided and even gives timely reminders especially on meetings. Keep up the good work.
Marlyn
10 days ago
I had a really great experience working with Ms. Mer. Even though I didn’t get the position, she made sure to keep me updated throughout the process and never left me hanging. She was very sweet, supportive, and professional, and I truly appreciated how she handled everything.
Montecarla
10 days ago
I had the privilege of being interviewed by Shayne Villegas from Manila Recruitment and I cannot emphasize enough how positive the experience was. Shayne is exceptionally kind, approachable, and accommodating. From the very beginning, she ensured that I was well-informed, providing me with all the necessary details about the process and patiently addressing any questions I had. What truly impressed me was her dedication to guiding me through each step. She didn’t just conduct the interview in a professional manner; she also went the extra mile by sharing valuable insights and practical tips that helped me understand how to present myself effectively and build rapport with the client. Her advice was thoughtful, clear, and tailored to my situation, which gave me confidence and made me feel supported throughout. Shayne’s professionalism is matched by her genuine care for candidates. She created an environment that was both structured and welcoming, making the interview process less intimidating and more empowering. Her encouragement and guidance played a significant role in helping me prepare and perform at my best. I am truly grateful for her efforts and the way she handled the entire process. Shayne exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding recruiter and interviewer knowledgeable, supportive, and sincerely invested in the success of those she works with. Manila Recruitment is fortunate to have her, and I deeply appreciate the opportunity to have been interviewed by someone of her caliber.
Joshua Cayle Cantonjos
11 days ago
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 19% of the candidates’ total gross annual earnings, 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.
We provide structured reference checks with the Candidate’s professional referees. Providing documented insights into their performance, professionalism, leadership, and suitability to support your hiring decision. Two reference checks are included within our Executive Search service, with additional checks available upon request for an additional fee.
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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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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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
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Team Search
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Executive Search
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IT Search
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Technical & Expert Search
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Junior Search
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Expat Search
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Offshore Staff Solutions
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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.