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Permanent recruitment
Attract the right talent for your business through our permanent recruitment solutions tailored to your hiring needs. Partner with our industry-leading recruiters who will support your vision by connecting you with permanent professionals who will propel your business forward.
People are at the heart of every business.
As global leaders in recruitment, we understand hiring the right people unlocks your ability to deliver key goals. Hiring the wrong people, no matter how talented, can hold your organisation back while your competition thrives.
To attract the professionals that can take your business forward, you need to tell your organisation’s unique story in a truly engaging way. That’s why it’s vital that you partner with a recruiter who deeply understands you, your market and the professionals you need.
At Robert Walters, we see beyond the job description to understand your organisations real story. We then use our specialist industry expertise, hyper- local knowledge and global reach to champion your story and connect you with the best professionals who will transform your business.
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Why choose Robert Walters to handle your permanent recruitment needs?
- Receive a tailored service. With over 38 years in operation, we have gained a proven record as a permanent recruitment agency that delievers a professional service that is crafted to meet your business needs.
- Partner with industry experts. Many of our permanent recruitment consultant come from the industries they serve, meaning they have built hyper-specialist knowledge of the industry you operate in.
- Acquire data driven insights. Our permanent recruitment strategy is highly targeted, defined by the insights of our market intelligence function.
- Take advantage of our global reach. Our International Candidate Management teams have access to the top talent pools from across the globe.
- Share our expertise. Giving you access to our specialist knowledge and in-depth experience though a broad range of insights, advice and thought leadership.
Permanent hiring in Indonesia: Our specialist recruitment approach
We pair you with a consultant proficient in your industry, specialising in matching candidates possessing the unique skills your organisation requires. Supplying you with a comprehensive shortlist aligned to your recruitment brief.
Our specialists conduct thorough research, multi-channel sourcing, and market mapping to build a personalized talent pool. This approach grants unparalleled access to both active and passive job seekers beyond traditional channels.
Whether you are scaling a team or seeking cover for existing positions, we offer continuous support to both you and the candidates throughout the entire hiring process, from application to their first day in the role.
Our track record
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43,000
Professionals we help start their next chapter
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11,000
Organisations who we help acquire talent
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85%
Of professionals refer us to a friend
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90%
Of organisations recruit more than one role through us
Speak to our expert permanent recruiters
Aureen Na
Manager - Commerce Finance, Indonesia
Joining Robert Walters in 2017, Aureen recruits under the Commerce Finance division, specialising in hiring experienced finance professional within start-up, pharmaceutical, FMCG, telecommunication to manufacturing industry. With her experience and strong understanding of the recruitment landscape, she has accomplished multiple achievements during her time here.
Rini Kusumawardhani
Senior Manager, Financial Services, Indonesia
Rini is a recruitment leader with over 10 years of experience, heading the Banking & Financial Services, Legal and Supply Chain teams at Robert Walters Indonesia. She specialises in senior-level placements and has a strong track record across the financial services sector. With a Big Four audit background, she brings analytical rigour to talent strategies.
Albertus Pratama
Senior Consultant - Legal, Indonesia
Albertus recruits mid-to-senior legal and government relations roles across industries, leveraging his experience as a commercial lawyer at a global law firm and his extensive legal network.
Rachmi Fauzie
Senior Principal, Human Resources, Indonesia
Rachmi is an experienced executive search professional with over a decade at Robert Walters Indonesia. She specialises in senior HR appointments across industries, leveraging 17 years’ commercial experience in FMCG, manufacturing, logistics, mining, start-ups, financial services, automotive and retail. Her breadth of industry knowledge enables precise, impactful hiring.
William Unthario
Supply Chain, Procurement & Manufacturing, Indonesia
William has over five years of regional recruitment experience across Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. He specialises in recruiting roles within the Supply Chain and Engineering sectors.
Rika Tantiana
Senior Manager, HR and Tech & Transformation, Indonesia
Rika is an executive search professional with over a decade in recruitment. She leads the HR and Technology & Transformation team, specialising in strategic and technical C-level hires. Known for delivering transformative leaders, she partners with organisations to shape long-term growth.
Michelle Tanjung
Associate Director - Sales & Marketing, Indonesia
With over eight years of experience as a Brand Manager at a multinational FMCG company and as a Recruitment Specialist at Robert Walters, Michelle currently leads our Sales & Marketing team.
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FAQs
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What is permanent recruitment?
Permanent recruitment serves as an excellent solution for businesses seeking to meet long-term resource requirements. Within this model, organisations engage potential employees under contracts without predefined end dates. This traditional employment approach involves direct hiring by the company or a preferred third-party agency, ensuring roles remain open-ended. -
How permanent recruitment can benefit your business?
Permanent recruitment offers valuable advantages for businesses looking to fill gaps or scale their teams for long-term growth. This solution ensures consistency in knowledge, serving as a stable resource for teams and organizations. Moreover, it fosters talent investment, nurtures company culture, retains expertise, provides cost-efficiency, and enhances overall productivity. -
How can I see the average salary of the position im looking to recruit for?
Our Salary Survey is the most comprehensive guide of salaries and hiring trends in Indonesia. Based on the analysis of over 100,000 permanent, interim and contract placements, the Salary Survey covers UK-specific salary and benefits insights across multiple industries.
Request your copy of the Salary Survey guide to accurately benchmark salaries to attract and retain top talent.
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What are the current trends in permanent recruitment in the Indonesia?
Permanent recruitment in Indonesia is largely defined by the relentless demand for digital and specialized skills driven by the country's booming digital economy and the "Making Indonesia 4.0" initiative. Companies are aggressively hiring for roles in Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, and Supply Chain Management, particularly in hubs like Jakarta. To attract this scarce high-quality talent, employers are increasingly adopting skills-based hiring over traditional academic credentials, offering highly competitive compensation, and prioritizing flexible work arrangements (hybrid/remote) and strong employee well-being programs to improve retention and appeal to the younger, mobile workforce. -
How does the market for permanent recruitment in Jakarta compare to other region?
The permanent recruitment market in Jakarta is fundamentally different from other regions as it acts as Indonesia's economic, financial, and digital hub. Jakarta features a much higher demand for highly-skilled, white-collar professionals in technology, finance, and corporate services, leading to a fiercer war for talent, significantly higher salary expectations, and the nation's highest minimum wage. In contrast, recruitment in other major regional cities (like Surabaya or manufacturing hubs in West Java) is often driven more by industrial, manufacturing, and logistics needs, while employment in rural areas remains heavily concentrated in the informal sector.
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