Director

About the Role

We are looking for an entrepreneurial and commercially driven Director to lead the establishment and growth of a new manpower solutions business in Singapore.

The successful candidate will take ownership of setting up the business, developing its strategic direction, building a client portfolio, establishing operational processes, and driving revenue growth.

This is a leadership opportunity for an individual with strong experience in recruitment, manpower solutions, business development, and operations who is capable of building a business from inception and taking it towards sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Setup & Strategic Development

• Lead the overall establishment and development of the manpower solutions business in Singapore.
• Develop the business strategy, operational framework, and growth roadmap.
• Identify target industries, market opportunities, and potential business segments.
• Establish business processes, policies, and operational structures.
• Drive the company’s positioning and competitive advantage in the manpower industry.

2. Business Development & Client Acquisition

• Identify, approach, and acquire new corporate clients.
• Build a strong pipeline of prospective clients and business opportunities.
• Develop strategic partnerships with local and overseas organisations.
• Lead commercial negotiations, proposals, pricing, and service agreements.
• Establish long-term relationships with key clients and business stakeholders.

3. Recruitment & Manpower Solutions

• Develop recruitment and manpower sourcing strategies to meet client requirements.
• Establish candidate sourcing channels and recruitment networks locally and internationally.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment and manpower deployment operations.
• Develop solutions for permanent placement, contract staffing, and other manpower services, as applicable.
• Ensure timely fulfilment of client manpower requirements.

4. Operations & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee day-to-day business operations and service delivery.
• Establish operational policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) regulations, Employment Agencies Act, and applicable employment legislation.
• Coordinate relevant employment agency licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor service quality and operational efficiency.

5. Team Building & Leadership

• Build and lead the business development, recruitment, and operations teams.
• Recruit, train, and develop employees as the business expands.
• Establish performance targets, KPIs, and accountability structures.
• Create a performance-driven and customer-focused working environment.

6. Financial & Business Performance

• Develop business budgets, revenue forecasts, and financial targets.
• Manage operational costs and business profitability.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for growth.
• Report business progress, challenges, and strategic plans to shareholders/directors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in recruitment, manpower solutions, staffing, or HR services.
• Demonstrated experience in business development, client acquisition, and commercial negotiations.
• Strong understanding of Singapore’s manpower and recruitment industry.
• Knowledge of MOM regulations, Employment Agencies Act, and employment pass processes.
• Experience in setting up, developing, or expanding a business will be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership, entrepreneurial, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of business growth.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic planning capabilities.

Key Success Factors

• Successfully establish and launch the manpower solutions business.
• Build a sustainable client portfolio and generate new revenue streams.
• Develop reliable recruitment and manpower sourcing networks.
• Establish compliant and efficient business operations.
• Build a capable team to support business expansion.
• Achieve agreed business growth and profitability targets.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to lead and build a new business venture.
• Strategic leadership and decision-making opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based incentives based on business growth and agreed targets.