Headhunters and Executive Recruitment Hong Kong

Our Executive Recruitment Process in Hong Kong

At Keller, we place great importance on finding the perfect senior-level executive for the businesses we serve. To do this, we take advantage of our worldwide network of contacts to find job seekers with the skills and insight needed to lead their teams and organisations to success. As a proud member of NPAworldwide, we are able to source both local and global candidates, even if they are not actively job hunting for a new position. It also allows us to reach candidates who might not be available through traditional channels.

Our recruitment process begins by first having a meeting with the client to establish the type of job that needs to be filled, what the position demands, and salary benchmarks. We also aim to identify what the employer expects from prospective candidates in terms of qualifications, experience, leadership style, work ethic, and personality traits. These hiring insights help us form search parameters to guide us throughout the process.

Once the search parameters have been identified, our consultants can begin looking for qualified candidates. Our passionate team of executive search specialists carefully select top-quality candidates who seem to match the organisation’s requirements.

Each candidate we find during the search process goes through extensive evaluations and assessments to determine their fit for the role. We conduct thorough professional and criminal background checks and verify the candidate’s references. We also make use of advanced psychometric tests to ensure the candidate’s personality will make for a good cultural fit.

Executive search agencies have to thoroughly evaluate top-tier candidates so that new hires will integrate well into the existing workforce. Keller guarantees that our screening procedure will be adapted to local and national demands and will account for the numerous variables in the market.

Once the screening phase is finished, we present our client with a shortlist of candidates who have passed our assessments. The employer can then conduct their own interviews and evaluations until a candidate has been selected for the job.

Unlike other executive search firms, our HR services do not stop after an executive has been hired. Our consultants also work closely with both the client and the candidate to ensure they are well-integrated into the organisation.

Keller’s Guarantee

At Keller, we have a long successful track record of placing candidates in senior-level positions. However, we acknowledge that not even our tailored search method can ever be 100% infallible. For this reason, we offer our clientele a 90-day guarantee.

Should the candidate clash with the organization’s existing personnel, or should the talent leave the position after a short period, we will not consider the engagement a success. Instead, we will redo the search and provide a new list of candidates, free of charge.

Executive search agencies have to thoroughly evaluate top-tier candidates so that new hires will integrate well into the existing workforce. Keller guarantees that our screening procedure will be adapted to local and national demands and will account for the numerous variables of our clients.

Our consultants are readily available for discussions throughout the process, and clients will always have access to a consultant who knows their case and who will join them in discussions or planning sessions related to the jobs they need to fill.

Local Expertise, Global Reach

Hong Kong is one of the most attractive places in the world for startups and larger businesses. It is considered an international financial hub and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is the seventh largest in the world.

The city is also a popular destination for foreign direct investment. For this reason, the Hong Kong government has developed a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework to protect the interests of businesses and investors.

In terms of its work environment, Hong Kong is highly competitive and fast-paced. This is due to the city’s rapid economic growth, which has attracted an influx of professionals and skilled workers. As a result, the workforce in HK is highly educated and talented.

Hong Kong is considered a cosmopolitan city, with a workforce made up of a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, and countries. While this can lead to interesting and dynamic business approaches, it can also make navigating the labour market in Hong Kong challenging.

In such a competitive business landscape, it can be challenging for employers in Hong Kong to find the right talent for their business needs.

Keller’s Global Market Presence

At Keller, our experienced team is known for its in-depth technical knowledge of both global and local market trends and challenges. Our dedicated recruiters and expert consultants also have many years of hands-on experience in the recruitment industry, through which we have gained extensive specialized skills. Additionally, each of our experts boasts relevant academic and professional qualifications and achievements.

Through this database, we have been able to place workers in difficult-to-fill positions for clients on a global scale, including those in Hong Kong and greater China.

Our Expertise As Top HK Executive Recruiters

Keller understands how important it is for a company to have candidates who are well-versed in their field and suited to their local team in order to ensure long-term success. For this reason, we have a strong focus on placing the perfect leader with the perfect job.

Our consultants have extensive experience in locating the appropriate individuals for C-suite and high-level roles across a wide variety of industries. However, we value continuous learning and it is part of our mission to stay abreast of the latest industry hiring trends and developments. We also aim to stay up to date on recent findings and technological advancements in the recruitment industry.

This allows us to continue providing the excellent service that helped us achieve a lasting reputation for reliability and quality.

Our Industries

As a specialist recruitment and executive search firm, Keller is able to provide talented candidates for a broad range of industries. Some of these include:

• Finance & Financial Services
• Information Technology & Cybersecurity
• Marketing & Advertising
• Human Resources & Talent Management
• Insurance
• Legal
• Construction & Engineering
• Healthcare
• Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
• Real Estate & Property Management
• Retail
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence
• Supply Chain & Logistics

Our Placements

Similarly, our executive recruiters are capable of finding the right talent for a variety of professions, including:

• Asset Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Corporate Counsel
• CTO (Chief Technology Officer)
• Data Analyst
• Digital Marketing Manager
• Financial Manager
• Head of Data & Analytics
• HR Director
• Investment Analyst
• Managing Director
• Mechanical Engineer
• Project Manager
• Risk & Compliance Director
• Sales Director
• Software Developer
• Supply Chain Manager
• Sustainability Manager

Note that the industries and roles above are just examples, and Keller is not limited to those listed here.

Why We Use A Tailored Approach

Keller’s dedicated team is known for the vast collective first-hand experience of our recruiters. These experiences have all, in one way or another, contributed to Keller’s growth and development. However, one particular experience is remembered above all others for the pivotal impact it had on the way we approach executive search.

When we first began operating in the field, our company served a small number of local clients with similar hiring requirements. As such, the generic, industry-standard approach we employed at that time worked relatively well and yielded satisfactory results.

These small successes led to growth, and we were soon approached by a much larger and more influential client in need of a new executive for their team. Confident in the cookie-cutter approach that had never seemed to fail us before, we applied it to this search as well.

Unfortunately, and to our surprise, the client was not happy with the candidates we selected. While on paper they had the correct qualifications for the role, in practice they did not possess the necessary leadership qualities and personality traits the employer was looking for. As a result, the placement failed.

This was a difficult experience for our team, but it taught us a valuable lesson. We learned that the approach we had been using had many limitations and realized the importance of tailoring our methodology to the individual needs of each organization we serve.

Since then, we have developed and perfected the customized approach we offer our clientele today and achieved greater success than ever before because of it. Our success with this tailored method also inspired other agencies to follow suit, which had a significant impact on the executive search industry. This ripple effect helped improve the worldwide understanding of executive recruitment and our name has become synonymous with top-notch headhunting.

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Why Choose Keller As Your Trusted Partner in Executive Search?

Partnering with our firm can save organizations both money and time since internal HR departments often do not have the significant amount of resources or manpower needed to go through resumes, interview candidates, and perform screening procedures in-house.

Our consultants place great importance on considering country-specific nuances and company culture during the executive search process. In doing so, we can find the best talent not only for the company’s needs, but also the existing team and job market.

At Keller, we value inclusion. For this reason, we select professionals based purely on their qualifications and suitability for the role. When matching talent to a new opportunity, we do so without bias against age, gender, ethnicity, religion, or personal preferences. In doing so, we aim to foster even further diversity in Hong Kong’s job market.

When conducting searches, our recruiters make use of only the most responsible search practices. We adhere strictly to the industry standards for confidentiality and ethical conduct, especially when working with sensitive client or candidate data. Keller aims to protect the privacy and safety of our clientele and job seekers looking to advance in their career.

It is our mission to continually improve our services. For this reason, we greatly value feedback from our clients, and we aim to keep contact respectful and constructive when responding to questions, comments, and criticisms.

Let us play a role in your success. Contact Keller today to schedule a consultation.