PeopleSearch

What PeopleSearch does

PeopleSearch is an executive search and human capital solutions firm headquartered in Singapore, founded around 2000 and operating as a brand subsidiary of SGX-listed HRnetGroup. The firm delivers four integrated service lines: Executive Search for mid- and senior-level permanent and contract placements, Partnering Start-ups for end-to-end HR solutions for new market entrants, Career Transition and Outplacement for individuals and groups, and Assessment Tools powered by the Harrison Assessment System. Each service is delivered through consultants who specialize by industry and function across nine vertical practices including Banking & Financial Services, Consumer & Retail, Industrial & Chemical, and IT & Technology, with the firm serving multinationals, SMEs, and start-ups.

The underlying technology stack is built around a proprietary candidate database (covering both active and passive candidates), the licensed Harrison Assessment platform for behavioral and character-trait evaluation, and a self-serve job search portal across Asian markets. The firm has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no API or SDK surface, and no mobile application. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with a bespoke professional services model rather than a transactional product.

Commercially, PeopleSearch operates a sales-led GTM with enterprise field consultants supported by a content marketing layer (The Pulse blog, WeChat China Insights, SEO-optimized job pages) and a self-serve candidate funnel. It maintains physical offices in six Asian cities—Singapore, Shanghai, Taipei, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Kuala Lumpur—giving it cross-border mandate capability within the region. Revenue is generated primarily through professional services fees on placements and HR solutions engagements, supplemented by licensing/royalties from assessment tool usage. As a private subsidiary of a publicly listed parent, no standalone revenue, funding, or valuation data is disclosed.

Name

PeopleSearch

Legal name

PeopleSearch Pte Ltd

Website

https://peoplesearch.jobs

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

PeopleSearch is a Singapore-headquartered executive search and human capital solutions firm, part of SGX-listed HRnetGroup, placing mid- and senior-level professionals across six Asian cities for multinationals, SMEs, and start-ups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search and Recruitment Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131), Executive Search Services (561312)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

General Permanent Placement (Multi-Industry) (BPACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local & Regional Generalist Staffing Agencies (BPACACAH), Recruiting Administration Outsourcing (Recruitment Support, Scheduling, Onboarding Ops) (BPACAKAG), Remote & Global/Multilingual Direct Hire (BPACAFAO)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Recruitment solutions
• Human capital services
• Talent assessment tools
• Outplacement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bukit Merah

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Executive Search Services: Retained and contingency search services for mid to senior-level permanent and contract positions. Consultants specialize by industry and function to deliver targeted recruitment solutions to corporate clients.
2. Outplacement Services: Career transition and outplacement programs for individuals and groups, including one-on-one career coaching, CV writing assistance, interview preparation, and networking support.
3. Start-up HR Solutions: Comprehensive HR solutions for start-ups and multinational companies establishing new operations, including manpower planning, hiring, onboarding, compensation and benefits, payroll administration, and expatriate management.
4. Assessment Tools: Talent assessment services using the Harrison Assessment System to provide insights into candidates' character and behavioral traits for hiring decisions and retention strategies.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PeopleSearch provides executive search and recruitment services for mid/senior-level permanent and contract positions across industries and functions. It also offers comprehensive HR solutions for start-ups and new market entrants (manpower planning, hiring, onboarding, payroll, expatriate management), career transition and outplacement programmes for individuals and groups, and talent assessment services powered by the Harrison Assessment System™.

Product overview

PeopleSearch offers a unified suite of four integrated human capital solutions: Executive Search for mid/senior-level permanent and contract placements, Partnering Start-ups for comprehensive HR support including hiring and onboarding, Career Transition and Outplacement for individual and group programmes, and Assessment Tools powered by the Harrison Assessment System™ for objective candidate evaluation. The portfolio is designed to address the full talent acquisition and management lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Search Identification and placement of outstanding professionals in mid/senior-level positions in permanent or contract roles across industries and functions to power strategic business growth.
• Partnering Start-ups Comprehensive HR solutions for businesses setting up or expanding, including manpower planning, hiring, onboarding, compensation and benefits, payroll and leave administration, expatriate management, and cultural assimilation.
• Career Transition and Outplacement Comprehensive career transition and outplacement programmes for both individuals and groups, providing one-on-one career transition support including individualised review of career paths, strengths, competencies and career aspirations, skills development guidance, CV writing assistance, and job interview preparation.
• Assessment Tools (Harrison Assessment System™) Scientific talent assessment platform providing insights into candidates' character and behavioural traits to ascertain suitability for job roles and predict performance. Used for talent acquisition, engagement, and organisational development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of candidates placed daily in desired job roles

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HRnetGroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeopleSearch is a brand and part of HRnetGroup, a company listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). HRnetGroup is Asia's leading human capital solutions company, providing PeopleSearch with institutional backing, shared resources, and cross-referrals within the network.
• Harrison Assessment SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationPeopleSearch uses the Harrison Assessment System, described as one of the world's most technologically advanced and comprehensive talent assessment platforms. Used by FORTUNE 500 companies globally for Talent Acquisition, Talent Engagement and Talent Organisational Development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JAC Recruitment: Asia-headquartered recruitment firm operating across Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and other Asian markets. Closely comparable in geographic focus, customer base, and service mix, including mid/senior permanent placement.
• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with strong presence in Asia. Directly comparable in operating model (partner-led, industry-specialized) and competes for the same senior-level mandates as PeopleSearch.
• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm with a major executive search practice and significant APAC operations. Competes with PeopleSearch for senior permanent placements, while also offering broader talent advisory services that overlap with PeopleSearch's Assessment Tools.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search firm specializing in senior leadership placements across industries. Direct competitor in the same product category (executive search) with similar vertical specialization and a comparable model of industry-focused partners, competing head-to-head with PeopleSearch for premium Asia-Pacific mandates.
• Robert Walters: UK-listed recruitment firm with a strong Asia-Pacific presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, and other regional hubs. Competes directly with PeopleSearch in mid-to-senior permanent placements across banking, technology, and commerce.
• Michael Page: Global recruitment firm with significant APAC operations covering mid-to-senior permanent placements. Direct competitor in adjacent market segments and overlapping Asian city footprint with PeopleSearch.
• Spencer Stuart: Premier global executive search firm with deep APAC presence across Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, and other regional hubs. Directly competes with PeopleSearch for C-suite and senior-level search mandates in the same Asian markets.

Broad incumbents

• Randstad: Global HR services leader with significant Asia-Pacific operations offering staffing, permanent placement, and HR solutions. Competes with PeopleSearch in the permanent placement segment while also serving broader workforce needs.
• Hays: FTSE-listed global recruitment firm with broad industry coverage and a substantial APAC presence. Overlaps with PeopleSearch on mid-to-senior permanent placements, though Hays's portfolio extends into broader staffing and workforce solutions.

Others

• HRnetGroup: SGX-listed parent company of PeopleSearch and a regional human capital solutions group. While PeopleSearch is a subsidiary brand, the broader group is also a market participant, and the parent's portfolio includes multiple recruitment brands that occasionally overlap with PeopleSearch's service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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