Associate Director | HR Recruitment Division

About the job

Be a part of a leading global executive search firm with a presence across APAC, EMEA, and Australia. Backed by one of the world’s largest HR services groups, consultants enjoy autonomy, best-in-class support, and the opportunity to advise top-tier clients and place exceptional talent at the highest levels.

The Opportunity

The firm is expanding its HR / People & Culture recruitment practice and is seeking an experienced Associate Director or Team Manager to lead HR recruitment mandates across Asia.

This role suits a high-performing recruiter who thrives on specialist HR searches, enjoys managing complex assignments, and can partner with senior client stakeholders to identify, attract, and secure top HR and People & Culture talent.

You will operate across multiple industries focusing on mid-to-senior HR roles such as HR Business Partners, HR Leaders, Talent & Organisational Development heads, Compensation & Benefits, and HR Operations professionals.

The Role

• Own the HR recruitment niche: Manage a portfolio of HR mandates across industries and seniority levels.
• Client development & account management: Originate new clients, expand existing relationships, and become a trusted HR talent advisor.
• End-to-end recruitment delivery: Research, market mapping, candidate sourcing, shortlisting, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and post-placement follow-up.
• Regional collaboration: Work with colleagues across Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, and EMEA to deliver cross-border mandates.
• Thought leadership: Provide market insights, salary benchmarks, and talent trends to strengthen client relationships.
• Mentorship: Support junior consultants and associates through coaching and assignment guidance.

The Ideal Candidate

• 5–10 years’ experience in executive search or recruitment, with significant exposure to HR/People & Culture hiring.
• Proven ability to deliver complex HR mandates and originate new client opportunities.
• Strong networks across HR leadership, talent, and organisational development functions.
• Excellent consultative and stakeholder management skills, comfortable engaging with HR Directors, CHROs, and functional heads.
• High EQ, commercial acumen, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Entrepreneurial drive with the ability to operate autonomously and strategically.

The Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary with uncapped commission and incentives.
• Clear career progression to Principal / Associate Director or Practice Leadership roles.
• Backed by a stable, globally resourced platform with long-term growth potential.

Experienced HR recruiters are encouraged to connect with justine@intuitiverecruit.com to explore this opportunity further.