Singapore Manpower Agency for Local and Foreign Worker Hiring
Alliance Recruitment Agency helps Singapore employers hire local and foreign talent across IT, finance, healthcare, engineering, construction and F&B. We handle sourcing, screening and interview coordination, and support Employment Pass and S Pass documentation with a COMPASS pre-check using MOM’s Self-Assessment Tool. Alliance has 16+ years of recruitment experience and has served 9,000+ organisations in 36+ countries.
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.
Hiring professionals for permanent or specialist roles in Singapore? See our recruitment agency in Singapore page.
What Is a Manpower Agency in Singapore?
A manpower agency in Singapore is an employment agency licensed by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) under the Employment Agencies Act to place candidates with Singapore employers, including foreign professionals who need an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit. Alliance sources, screens and shortlists candidates for Singapore employers and prepares candidate documents for the work pass application, which is filed with MOM by the employer or through our MOM-licensed partner.
Singapore Work Pass Types — What Your Manpower Agency Handles
Different roles and salary levels require different work passes. Alliance supports the candidate documentation for all three primary pass types:
| Pass Type | Who It Is For | Key 2026 Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Employment Pass (EP) | Foreign PMETs — professionals, managers, executives, specialists | Qualifying salary from S$5,600 a month (S$6,200 in financial services), rising with age up to S$10,700 (S$11,800) at age 45 and above. Most applicants must also score 40 points under COMPASS. New applications from 1 January 2027: from S$6,000 (S$6,600 in financial services). |
| S Pass | Mid-skilled foreign workers | Qualifying salary from S$3,300 a month (S$3,800 in financial services), rising with age up to S$4,800 (S$5,650) at age 45 and above. Sector quotas and levies apply. New applications from 1 January 2027: from S$3,600 (S$4,000 in financial services). |
| Work Permit | Semi-skilled foreign workers in construction, manufacturing, marine, process, services | Sector-specific eligibility. Country-source restrictions apply. Subject to dependency ratio ceiling. |
Source: Ministry of Manpower, Employment Pass eligibility, S Pass eligibility and COMPASS criteria. Figures apply to new applications unless stated.
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 Support: For foreign hires, we prepare the candidate’s documents and run the COMPASS pre-check so your Employment Pass or S Pass application is ready to file. The application itself is submitted to MOM by you or your appointed licensed agency.
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.
For senior and leadership roles, our executive search team in Singapore and Singapore headhunters run confidential searches alongside the volume and work pass hiring described on this page.
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. What separates Alliance beyond credentials is global scale combined with genuine local Singapore compliance expertise:
| Alliance Advantage | What It Means for Singapore Employers |
|---|---|
| 16+ years of recruitment experience | Established hiring processes for critical Singapore roles |
| 36+ countries active operations | India pipeline for EP/S Pass PMET sourcing |
| Access to the top 3.5% of talent pools | Shortlists drawn from pre-vetted candidates before open-market advertising |
| 48-hour candidate shortlisting | Qualified candidates on your desk within two working days of mandate confirmation |
| 95% repeat business | Most searches lead to another, with a 4.8 average client rating |
| 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 — reply within one business day |
COMPASS Framework — How Alliance Navigates EP Applications
Alliance runs MOM’s Self-Assessment Tool on every EP candidate before the application is filed, so you know the likely COMPASS score in advance.
| 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.
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
A recruitment agency in Singapore sources, screens and places candidates with Singapore employers. Agencies operating in Singapore must hold an MOM Employment Agency licence to place candidates and file work passes for employers. Alliance supports Singapore employers with sourcing, screening, COMPASS pre-assessment and onboarding, drawing on candidates from 36+ countries.
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.
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.
Fees depend on the engagement model. Permanent placements are usually billed as a percentage of the hire’s first-year salary, payable on success. Retained executive searches are billed in stages. Contract and temporary staff are billed as a monthly rate that covers salary, payroll and compliance. Alliance confirms the fee structure in writing before a search starts.
An Employment Pass is for foreign professionals, managers and executives earning at least S$5,600 a month (S$6,200 in financial services), with higher floors for older candidates, and most applications must score 40 points under COMPASS. An S Pass is for mid-skilled staff earning at least S$3,300 (S$3,800 in financial services) and is capped by sector quotas and levies. Both floors rise for new applications from 1 January 2027.
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.
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 reach a first shortlist in 10–21 days. EP in-principle approval from MOM currently takes 3–8 weeks (MOM processing benchmark, 2026).
First: who will file the work pass application — you, or a licensed employment agency? If an agency files it, check its licence number on MOM’s EA directory. Second: do you run a COMPASS pre-assessment before the EP application is filed? 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.
A foreign worker agency in Singapore finds, screens and places overseas candidates with Singapore employers and helps the employer prepare the matching work pass application: Employment Pass for professionals, S Pass for mid-skilled staff, or Work Permit for semi-skilled roles in sectors such as construction, manufacturing and services. It checks salary floors, quotas and COMPASS points before an offer is made, so applications are not rejected later.
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