Singapore Recruitment Agencies – Trusted Recruitment Partner for Local and Foreign Talent
A recruitment agency in Singapore helps businesses legally source, screen, and hire local and foreign talent, including candidates requiring Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, and Work Permit support.
Alliance Recruitment Agency serves businesses across IT, finance, healthcare, engineering, construction, and F&B, with 550,000+ vetted professionals across 36+ countries. For EP hiring, we conduct COMPASS pre-assessments using MOM’s Self-Assessment Tool.
We provide 48-hour candidate shortlists, end-to-end recruitment support, and same-day communication to help businesses save time, reduce hiring risks, and find the right talent efficiently.
16+ Years Of Experience
550,000+ Placements Delivered
36+ Countries Served
350+ Expert Teams
50+ Top Level Positions
Key Forces Shaping Singapore’s 2026 Hiring Market:
- COMPASS Updates: MOM’s COMPASS requirements and EP salary benchmarks changed in 2026, with further salary increases from January 2027. A compliant Singapore manpower company helps ensure EP applications meet current requirements.
- PMET Changes: Since September 2025, employees earning S$3,300+ are classified as PMETs. For larger employers, nationality mix can affect COMPASS scoring, so ongoing compliance monitoring is important.
- Strong Talent Competition: Singapore has high demand for skilled PMET professionals, especially in IT, finance, and engineering. Specialist recruitment helps employers access qualified talent faster.
What Is a Manpower Agency in Singapore?
A manpower agency in Singapore is a licensed recruitment firm registered with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) under the Employment Agencies Act. Licensed agencies can legally source, screen, and place candidates for employment in Singapore, including foreign professionals requiring Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit applications.
The distinction matters: only MOM-licensed employment agencies can legally submit work pass applications on behalf of employers. Alliance operates under MOM EA regulations as a fully compliant Singapore manpower agency.
Singapore Work Pass Types — What Your Manpower Agency Handles
Different roles and salary levels require different work passes. Alliance manages all three primary pass types for Singapore employers:
| Pass Type | Who It Is For | Key 2026 Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Employment Pass (EP) | Foreign PMETs — professionals, managers, executives, specialists | Minimum fixed monthly salary S$5,600 (general) / S$6,200 (financial services). Must score 40+ points under COMPASS framework. |
| S Pass | Mid-skilled foreign workers | Minimum fixed monthly salary S$3,150. Subject to sector-specific quota limits. |
| Work Permit | Semi-skilled foreign workers in construction, manufacturing, marine, process, services | Sector-specific eligibility. Country-source restrictions apply. Subject to dependency ratio ceiling. |
Industries We Serve as a Singapore Manpower Agency
As a specialist Singapore manpower agency, Alliance Recruitment Agency covers every major sector driving Singapore’s economy. Our Singapore-specialist recruiters understand the local talent market, MOM compliance requirements, and compensation benchmarks for each sector:
How Alliance Works as Your Singapore Manpower Agency
Step 1
Requirement Brief: We start with a detailed intake covering the role, salary range, pass type required, COMPASS considerations, and your preferred timeline.
Step 2
Sourcing and COMPASS Pre-Assessment: We source candidates from our active Singapore and India pipeline, run COMPASS pre-assessment using MOM’s SAT tool, and shortlist only candidates who meet both technical and pass eligibility criteria.
Step 3
Screening and Interviews: We screen shortlisted candidates against skills, experience, culture fit, and compensation. We coordinate all interview scheduling and provide structured feedback.
Step 4
Work Pass Application: For foreign hires, Alliance manages the full MOM work pass application. We handle documentation, submission, and MOM liaison through to in-principle approval.
Step 5
Onboarding Support: We manage offer coordination, pre-employment documentation, and onboarding support to ensure new hires are productive from day one.
Step 6
Reporting: You receive confirmation of pass approval, placement outcome, and ongoing support for pass renewals or transfers as needed.
Hire the Right Talent in Singapore
Get reliable recruitment support for local and foreign hiring. Alliance helps you find qualified professionals while managing sourcing, screening, and hiring efficiently.
Why Choose Alliance as Your Singapore Manpower Agency
Multiple manpower agencies operate in Singapore, here is what makes Alliance the stronger choice. Alliance holds ISO 9001 quality certification and received the HRM Asia Readers Choice Award — independently verified credentials confirming our recruitment process quality. What separates Alliance beyond credentials is global scale combined with genuine local Singapore compliance expertise:
| Alliance Advantage | What It Means for Singapore Employers |
|---|---|
| 50+ years combined recruitment experience | Proven hiring processes across thousands of placements — consistent outcomes on your critical roles |
| 36+ countries active operations | India pipeline for EP/S Pass PMET sourcing — one of the strongest in Singapore’s hiring market |
| 550,000+ pre-screened candidates | Faster shortlisting — we draw from an active talent pipeline before approaching the open market |
| MOM-compliant EP/S Pass process | COMPASS pre-assessment on every EP mandate. SAT verification before every submission. |
| 48-hour candidate shortlisting | Qualified candidates on your desk within two working days of mandate confirmation |
| 80% repeat business rate | The most honest commercial indicator of manpower agency quality |
| India-Singapore PMET pipeline | Active sourcing from Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Delhi for Singapore tech and finance roles |
| WhatsApp-accessible team | Direct WhatsApp contact for employers — same-day response |
COMPASS Framework — How Alliance Navigates EP Applications
The Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) is MOM’s points-based system for evaluating Employment Pass applications. Applicants must score at least 40 points across five criteria to qualify. Understanding COMPASS is now a core competency of any effective Singapore manpower agency.
| COMPASS Criterion | What It Means for Your Hiring |
|---|---|
| C1 — Salary | Candidate salary benchmarked against top one-third of local PMET wages in the same occupation. Higher salary relative to benchmark = more points. |
| C2 — Qualifications | Degree from a top-tier institution earns 20 points. Updated institution list applies from January 2026. |
| C3 — Diversity | Companies with more diverse nationality profiles score higher. Hiring from a nationality that is over-represented in your firm scores fewer points. |
| C4 — Local Support | Firms with strong local PMET hiring records score higher. Alliance advises on this before any EP application. |
| C5 — Skills Bonus | Roles on the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) earn bonus points. Alliance checks SOL eligibility before every EP mandate. |
Applicants earning S$22,500 or more per month are exempt from COMPASS scoring. Alliance uses MOM’s Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) before every EP application submission. This step maximises approval probability before filing.
What Our Clients Say
“Alliance helped us find qualified professionals quickly and understood our specific hiring requirements. Their recruitment support was efficient and professional.”
“Alliance made our hiring process simple, from candidate sourcing to interview coordination. We received strong candidates who matched our needs.”
“Alliance provided reliable staffing support and helped us manage our workforce requirements efficiently. Their team was responsive throughout the process.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. A recruitment agency in Singapore is a MOM-licensed recruitment firm that sources, screens, and places candidates for employment in Singapore businesses. Licensed agencies legally submit Employment Pass, S Pass, and Work Permit applications for employers. Alliance operates as a fully compliant Singapore manpower agency managing sourcing, COMPASS pre-assessment, work pass applications, and onboarding — with 550,000+ professionals across 36+ countries in our active pipeline.
Ans. Reputable manpower agencies in Singapore handle EP applications through a structured process: COMPASS pre-assessment using MOM’s Self-Assessment Tool before submission, salary benchmarking against MOM’s top one-third PMET wage data, qualification verification against MOM’s updated tier-one institution list, and full documentation preparation. From January 2026, the EP qualifying salary floor is S$5,600 general and S$6,200 in financial services. Alliance runs SAT pre-assessment on every EP mandate to maximise approval probability before filing.
Ans. COMPASS — Complementarity Assessment Framework — is MOM’s points-based system for evaluating Employment Pass applications in Singapore. Applicants must score at least 40 points across five criteria: salary relative to local PMET benchmarks, qualifications, company nationality diversity, local PMET hiring support, and skills bonus for Shortage Occupation List roles. From January 2026, COMPASS salary benchmarks were updated for new EP applications and renewals from July 2026. Applicants earning S$22,500 or more monthly are exempt from COMPASS scoring.
Ans. Singapore manpower agency fees for permanent placements are typically 10–20% of the candidate’s first-year annual salary (standard Singapore EA market rate, 2026), depending on role seniority and sector. For temporary and contract placements, agencies charge a monthly markup on the candidate’s base rate. MOM regulations require all employment agencies to provide a clear fee schedule before any engagement. Alliance provides transparent pricing with no hidden charges — contact us for a customised quote based on your specific role, pass type, and hiring volume.
Ans. An Employment Pass (EP) is for foreign PMETs — professionals, managers, executives, and specialists — earning at least S$5,600 per month (S$6,200 in financial services from 2026). EP applications require COMPASS scoring. An S Pass is for mid-skilled foreign workers earning at least S$3,150 per month and is subject to sector-specific quota limits. Alliance assesses which pass type is appropriate for each candidate before sourcing begins, ensuring the correct application pathway from the start.
Ans. Top manpower agencies in Singapore cover technology and IT, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, engineering and manufacturing, construction and infrastructure, marine and offshore, hospitality and F&B, and logistics and supply chain. Alliance Recruitment Agency serves all eight sectors with dedicated specialist recruiters for each. Our India-Singapore pipeline is particularly strong for PMET hiring in technology, finance, and engineering — sectors where Singapore has persistent talent shortages that domestic sourcing cannot fully address.
Ans. A Singapore manpower agency typically fills standard professional roles within 3–6 weeks from mandate confirmation to offer acceptance. For roles requiring Employment Pass or S Pass applications, the total timeline extends by 3–8 weeks for MOM processing after in-principle approval. Alliance delivers first candidate shortlists within 48 hours of mandate briefing for most roles. Senior or highly specialised positions typically take 2–4 weeks for first shortlist delivery. EP in-principle approval from MOM currently takes 3–8 weeks (MOM processing benchmark, 2026).
Ans. Ask five questions before engaging any Singapore manpower agency. First: are you a fully licensed MOM Employment Agency — ask for your EA licence number. Second: do you run COMPASS pre-assessment before submitting EP applications? Third: what is your average time-to-fill for roles at my required salary level and sector? Fourth: do you have an active India or overseas sourcing pipeline for PMET roles? Fifth: what are your fees and are they MOM-compliant with no hidden charges? Any agency that deflects these questions should not be on your shortlist.
Ans. Reliable Singapore recruitment agencies for foreign workers hold a valid MOM EA licence, have active overseas sourcing networks in India, Malaysia, Philippines, and Indonesia, and demonstrate COMPASS assessment capability for EP and S Pass applications. Alliance Recruitment Agency combines global sourcing infrastructure across 36+ countries with a dedicated Singapore compliance practice. Our India-Singapore pipeline is one of the strongest in the market for PMET placements in technology, finance, and engineering roles requiring EP or S Pass.
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