What ManpowerGroup Thailand does

ManpowerGroup Thailand operates as a recruitment agency and full-service workforce solutions provider, organized through four Thai-registered subsidiaries (Skillpower Services (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Manpower Professional and Executive Recruitment Co., Ltd., HR Power Solution Co., Ltd., and Borderless Talent Solutions Co., Ltd.), all under Manpower Holdings Inc. — the local arm of ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE: MAN). Established in 1998, the firm runs a portfolio spanning permanent recruitment, temporary/contract staffing, full outsourcing (Employer of Record), Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), MSP Agile contingent workforce management, executive search, payroll outsourcing, compliance services, visa and work permit processing, outplacement, and the PowerYOU training platform. It serves approximately 900 client companies annually with up to 8,000 candidate placements per year and approximately 20,000 active contractors on assignment, supported by 7 offices across Bangkok, the Eastern Seaboard industrial corridor, and provincial Thailand, and a network of ~251 internal employees.

The firm's go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-oriented, combining direct field sales with inside-sales consultancy, segmented across eight vertical industries (Banking & Finance, IT & Tech, Engineering, FMCG & Retail, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing & Industrial, Energy) and two language-specific service lines — the Japanese Business Service (ジャパンデスク) and the Chinese Business Service (中文招聘) — alongside Borderless Talent Solutions for cross-border recruitment. No proprietary AI/ML platform is disclosed; the underlying technology stack consists of standard job-search and recruitment portals, the PowerYOU training platform (with 4,000–10,000 courses), and content assets such as the Thailand Salary Guide 2026 and the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.

Manpower Thailand monetizes through a mix of transaction-based permanent placement fees, managed-services margins on temporary/contract staffing and outsourcing (where it acts as Employer of Record), per-employee or fixed fees for payroll outsourcing, RPO service fees, and professional-services fees for visa/work permit and outplacement work. Pricing is opaque and quote-based, with all fees aligned to job type, level, and scope of service rather than publicly listed rates. Revenue is not disclosed at the subsidiary level; the parent ManpowerGroup generates approximately $18B globally, with Thailand representing one of many mid-sized country markets tied to a Thai economy forecast to grow 1.7%–1.8% in 2026.

Name

ManpowerGroup Thailand

Legal name

Skillpower Services (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Manpower Professional and Executive Recruitment Co., Ltd., HR Power Solution Co., Ltd., and Borderless Talent Solutions Co., Ltd.

Website

https://manpowerthailand.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ManpowerGroup Thailand is a Bangkok-headquartered recruitment agency and workforce solutions subsidiary of ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), serving ~900 Thai employers with permanent, temporary, outsourcing, RPO, payroll, and visa services across eight verticals plus Japanese and Chinese language desks, supported by 7 nationwide offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Staffing and Recruitment Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Temporary Help Services (561320), Temporary Help Services (56132), Professional Employer Organizations (561330), Payroll Services (541214), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Help Supply Services (7363), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive HRO (Multi-Process HR Outsourcing) (BPACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Contingent Workforce / Contractor RPO (Contractor Recruiting) (BPACABAK), Recruiting Administration Outsourcing (Recruitment Support, Scheduling, Onboarding Ops) (BPACAKAG), Payroll Outsourcing & Pay Administration (Multi-country/Managed Payroll) (BPACAKAD), Workforce Management & Scheduling Outsourcing (Non-payroll) (BPACAKAJ), Human Capital & Workforce Transformation Consulting (BPAHACAE)

Keywords

• Recruitment agency Thailand
• Permanent staffing services
• Temporary workforce solutions
• Recruitment process outsourcing
• Executive search services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Permanent Recruitment Services: Fees for placing candidates in permanent, full-time positions. Recruitment fees are based on job type, level, and service scope, with transparent and customized pricing aligned to each organization's hiring needs.
2. Temporary & Contract Staffing: Revenue from providing flexible short-term workers (daily, weekly, monthly hirings) and contract employees for defined project periods. Manpower Thailand manages payroll, benefits, and labor compliance for placed contract workers as part of the service.
3. Outsourcing Services (Employer of Record): Full workforce management outsourcing where Manpower Thailand acts as the Employer of Record, overseeing recruitment, workforce operations, and performance management for client organizations. Revenue is generated through managed service fees based on the scope and scale of outsourced operations.
4. Payroll Outsourcing: Monthly payroll processing service and fully managed payroll outsourcing. Covers payroll calculation, statutory deductions (income tax PND.1, Social Security Fund), compliance reporting, and benefits administration. Revenue is based on per-employee or fixed service fees.
5. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO): Manpower Thailand assumes responsibility for all or part of a client's recruitment process — from sourcing and screening to onboarding support. Offered as Recruitment Support, Consulting Sourcing, Project RPO, or End-to-End RPO for contract periods of a year or more.
6. Japanese Business Service (ジャパンデスク): Specialized recruitment, staffing, outsourcing, and HR services for Japanese companies operating in Thailand. Delivered by native Japanese-speaking consultants. Revenue generated through placement fees, staffing margins, and outsourcing service fees.
7. Chinese Business Service: Specialized recruitment and HR support for Chinese companies hiring in Thailand. Covers staffing, outsourcing, professional search, visa solutions, and career transition services.
8. Visa & Work Permit Services: Comprehensive visa and work permit processing services for foreign employees in Thailand, including Non-B visa applications, work permit processing, 90-day reporting, and related payroll/administrative services for expat employees.
9. Training & Development Courses: Manpower Thailand provides over 4,000 training courses for candidates and job seekers to upskill or reskill. Training programs support placement outcomes and candidate readiness, generating value through improved placement quality and retention.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

ManpowerGroup Thailand is a recruitment agency and workforce solutions provider that supplies employers with permanent, contract, temporary, and outsourced staff across all major industries and levels. It also delivers complementary HR services including payroll outsourcing, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), executive search, visa and work permit processing, outplacement, compliance advisory, and a candidate training platform (PowerYOU). The company operates through dedicated language desks for Japanese and Chinese clients and serves both Bangkok-based enterprises and multi-location employers across Thailand.

Product overview

ManpowerGroup Thailand operates as a recruitment agency and workforce solutions provider offering a comprehensive suite of staffing and HR services. The portfolio includes permanent recruitment, contract/temporary staffing, and outsourcing services (Contract, Temporary & Outsourcing Services) as core offerings, supplemented by specialized vertical solutions such as IT Recruitment & IT Contract Outsourcing Services, Japanese Business Service (ジャパンデスク), Chinese Business Service, and Borderless Talent Solutions for international recruitment. Additional services include Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), MSP Agile for contingent workforce management, Compliance Services, Visa & Work Permit Services, Payroll Outsourcing, and Outplacement by Talent Solutions. The company also offers Executive Search Services and Manpower Engineering specialization for energy sector recruitment. Industry-specific recruitment is provided across Banking & Finance, Energy, Engineering, FMCG & Retail, Healthcare & Life Sciences, IT & Tech, Manufacturing & Industrial, and Transportation & Logistics sectors. Research and insights products include the Thailand Salary Guide 2026 and ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. The company also provides the PowerYOU training platform with over 4,000 courses for candidate development. This is a service-based business offering rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Permanent Recruitment Service Full-cycle permanent recruitment covering executive search, general permanent hiring, and specialized recruitment across industries for employers seeking full-time talent in Thailand.
• Contract, Temporary & Outsourcing Services Flexible workforce solutions providing temporary staffing, contract-based professional hiring, and full outsourcing (Employer of Record) services with payroll, benefits, and labor compliance management.
• IT Recruitment & IT Contract Outsourcing Specialized IT talent acquisition covering permanent hires, short-term contracts, and full outsourcing solutions for technology roles in software development, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, and project management.
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Comprehensive RPO solutions including Recruitment Support, Consulting Sourcing, Project RPO for defined periods, and End-to-End RPO for complete recruitment process ownership over a year or more.
• Borderless Talent Solutions (International Recruitment) Inbound and outbound cross-border recruitment supporting international businesses operating in Thailand, including expatriate hiring and deployment of Thai professionals to global markets.
• Japanese Business Service (ジャパンデスク) Dedicated Japanese-speaking recruitment service providing placement, temporary staffing, outsourcing, RPO, and training for Japanese companies operating in Thailand.
• Chinese Business Service (中文招聘) Specialized Chinese-language recruitment and workforce solutions for Chinese companies and individuals seeking employment in Thailand.
• MSP Agile – Contingent Workforce Management Managed Service Provider solution for contingent workforce management providing enterprise-level vendor management, compliance oversight, and real-time visibility for organizations with smaller contingent headcounts.
• Manpower Engineering – Energy & Technical Recruitment Specialized engineering recruitment for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Power Generation sectors, providing contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements for engineering professionals and skilled technicians.
• Compliance Services HR compliance advisory covering Thai labor law adherence, employment contract requirements, workplace regulations, and mitigation of compliance risks across compensation, termination, and workplace practices.
• Visa & Work Permit Services Comprehensive immigration support including Non-B visa applications, work permit processing, 90-day reporting, and related payroll administration for foreign employees in Thailand.
• Payroll Outsourcing End-to-end payroll solutions including calculation, statutory deductions (income tax PND.1, Social Security Fund), monthly processing, and compliance reporting for companies operating in Thailand.
• Outplacement by Talent Solutions Career transition support services including individual and executive outplacement, group outplacement, career decision support, redeployment assistance, and career development programs.
• Executive Search Services Senior-level executive recruitment identifying, assessing, and placing CEOs, CFOs, MDs, and VPs who align with organizational business goals and growth strategy.
• PowerYOU Training Platform Proprietary training and development platform offering access to over 4,000 courses for upskilling and reskilling associates and candidates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Manpower Thailand has been operating in Thailand for 27 years, with approximately 20,000 active contractors on assignment, up to 8,000 candidate placements annually, and serving ~900 client companies per year.
• +4 more outcomes

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Workday: Workday is a global enterprise HCM and payroll SaaS platform. While not a direct staffing competitor, it competes with Manpower Thailand's payroll outsourcing and HRO services by enabling clients to insource workforce management through software.
• Alexander Mann Solutions: Alexander Mann Solutions is a global RPO and talent acquisition consultancy. It competes with Manpower Thailand for enterprise RPO engagements, particularly for multinational clients with cross-border hiring needs.
• Cielo: Cielo is a global RPO and talent acquisition provider serving multinational enterprises. It competes with Manpower Thailand's RPO solutions for enterprise-level recruitment process outsourcing mandates.

Direct peers

• Robert Walters Thailand: Robert Walters Thailand is a professional recruitment firm focused on mid-to-senior permanent placements across banking, IT, and consumer sectors. It competes directly with Manpower Thailand's executive search and permanent recruitment offerings.
• Korn Ferry Thailand: Korn Ferry Thailand is a global executive search and organizational consulting firm. It directly competes with Manpower Thailand's Executive Search Services for C-suite and senior leadership mandates in Thailand.
• Adecco Thailand: Adecco Thailand is the local subsidiary of Adecco Group, a global staffing leader. It offers permanent, temporary, and RPO services across Thailand with comparable multi-vertical coverage, competing head-to-head with Manpower Thailand for the same enterprise clients.
• Michael Page Thailand: Michael Page Thailand focuses on mid-to-senior permanent recruitment across multiple sectors. It competes directly with Manpower Thailand for the same professional hiring mandates.
• PERSOLKELLY Thailand (PERSOL Thailand): PERSOLKELLY Thailand combines PERSOL's Asian staffing footprint with Kelly Services' regional network, offering permanent and contract staffing plus RPO. It is a direct competitor across multiple verticals including IT and engineering.
• Hays Thailand: Hays Thailand specializes in professional recruitment across IT, engineering, finance, and life sciences. It directly competes with Manpower Thailand's industry-vertical recruitment services, particularly for skilled professional roles.
• Randstad Thailand: Randstad Thailand is the local arm of Randstad, one of the world's largest staffing firms. It provides temporary staffing, permanent placement, RPO, and outsourcing, directly competing with Manpower Thailand's broad workforce solutions portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Manpowergroupthailand
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manpowergroup-thailand
• Instagraminstagram.com/manpowergroup_thailand

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