Senior Manager, Executive Recruiter

The Senior Manager, Executive Recruitment is a critical driver of DKSH's leadership capability, responsible for identifying and securing exceptional senior-level talent that shapes the future of the organization. By partnering closely with senior management across business units, this role delivers strategic hiring outcomes that directly support DKSH's long-term growth and organizational strength.

• Lead end-to-end executive search processes for senior-level positions, guiding senior leadership and hiring managers from search strategy through to offer negotiation and close.
• Partner with senior leadership to design and execute comprehensive, tailored hiring strategies that address current and future talent needs across key business units.
• Conduct rigorous market research and talent mapping to identify, engage, and build lasting relationships with top-tier executive candidates, including passive talent, through proactive networking and direct outreach.
• Build and maintain active talent pipelines for key leadership roles, ensuring readiness to activate at pace when business needs arise.
• Evaluate candidates thoroughly against qualifications, cultural fit, and leadership potential through structured interviews, assessments, background checks, and reference verification, while delivering a consistently professional and transparent candidate experience.
• Leverage artificial intelligence (AI)-powered sourcing, automation, and analytics to enhance recruiter productivity and candidate quality, while optimizing tech-enabled workflows to improve speed, transparency, and scalability across the hiring process.
• Apply data and predictive insights to guide hiring decisions and pipeline strategy, presenting market intelligence and performance metrics to senior stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in hiring outcomes.
• Represent DKSH at industry events and networking forums to strengthen the organization's employer brand and attract top executive talent.
• Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years in Talent Acquisition, with at least 7 years in executive search; in-house corporate experience is highly preferred, and exposure to Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and/or Life Sciences/Healthcare in the Asia Pacific region is ideal.
• Proven ability to source and successfully place high-level executives across a range of industries, with excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational capabilities with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously, underpinned by a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and market intelligence for senior audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI-powered recruiting tools, automation, and predictive analytics to drive efficiency, elevate candidate quality, and optimize tech-enabled workflows at scale.
• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a deep understanding of the executive talent marketplace, with a proven track record of providing consultative guidance to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of current market trends and compensation benchmarks for executive-level roles.

At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career in Talent Acquisition.

• Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years in Talent Acquisition, with at least 7 years in executive search; in-house corporate experience is highly preferred, and exposure to Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and/or Life Sciences/Healthcare in the Asia Pacific region is ideal.
• Proven ability to source and successfully place high-level executives across a range of industries, with excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational capabilities with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously, underpinned by a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and market intelligence for senior audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI-powered recruiting tools, automation, and predictive analytics to drive efficiency, elevate candidate quality, and optimize tech-enabled workflows at scale.
• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a deep understanding of the executive talent marketplace, with a proven track record of providing consultative guidance to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of current market trends and compensation benchmarks for executive-level roles.