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About Honest Recruiter Pte Ltd
About Honest Recruiter Pte Ltd
Honest Recruiter Pte Ltd is a domestic helper placement agency based at 545 Orchard Road, serving households islandwide in Singapore. It is KakiList-verified, meaning a real person has confirmed its operating details and contact channel. It holds a 4.9/5 rating across 176 Google reviews, a robust sample that provides meaningful confidence in service quality. No ACRA registration has been confirmed for this listing, and no MOM Employment Agency (EA) Licence appears in the provider data — parents and employers should verify the licence independently on MOM's online EA directory before proceeding.
When engaging a maid agency in Singapore, the process typically begins with clarifying your household's profile: number of occupants, ages, specific duties required (childcare, eldercare, cooking, general housekeeping), and preferred source country (Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Sri Lanka). From there you decide between a new hire — where the helper comes directly from her home country — or a transfer helper already in Singapore, which is usually faster and carries a lower placement fee. The agency should walk you through the 2-year Work Permit application, MOM levy obligations (S$300/month standard, or S$60 concessionary if your household qualifies), mandatory FDW insurance, and the Settling-In Programme. Confirm what is bundled into the package fee and what is billed separately.
To take the next step, reach out to Honest Recruiter Pte Ltd via WhatsApp, phone, or the enquiry form, and before paying any deposit, verify the agency's EA Licence number on MOM's online EA directory.
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4.9/5 from 176 Google reviewsRobust sample — 176 reviews provides meaningful confidence in service quality.
Verify the EA Licence number on MOM's online EA directory before paying any deposit, and read the agency contract's replacement, refund, and early-termination clauses.
Google Reviews ⭐ 4.9 (176 reviews)
YL Ho
★★★★★
Working with Honest Recruiter was a truly refreshing experience. They listened carefully, understood exactly what I needed, and remained sincere and transparent throughout the entire process. The helper candidates they recommended were spot‑on, making the whole journey smooth, effortless, and genuinely honest — just the way it should be. I’ve used various maid agencies over the past 20 years, and Honest Recruiter is by far the best I’ve ever worked with. After getting my own helper through them, I introduced Honest Recruiter to my in‑laws and my mom. They all had excellent experiences, too. In fact, word of mouth spread naturally — my mother‑in‑law’s church friend requested their services, and even my sister started referring others after seeing how well the helper cared for our elderly mother. Honest Recruiter didn’t just meet expectations; they earned the trust of my entire family.
Nandhini Rad
★★★★★
Eric is a very honest man - true to his company’s name. From our first interaction, he was very driven to ensure we have a helper who meets our requirements and went out of the way to ensure we get a good fit! We are thankful to have come across him! Thanks Eric!
IRENE YUEN
★★★★★
Have approached Ren Hao before CNY for a permanent part time helper once a week to ease my household cleaning. Ren Hao was very professional, after understand my specific request, he strongly recommended Ms KSK to assist on my weekly cleaning within a short period of time. Ms KSK is from Myanmar, both my mother in law & I was very impressed with KSK during our first met. She can speak simple Chinese & English so it makes the communication very easy. Not only that, she knows her job well and try her very best to clean up the place even during her first visit. KSK also very good in her memory, she can remember most of the things I shared with her and try her very best to fulfil her task. Most important she is very initiative, independent & clean in her job. If you like me, just need a permanent part time helper, Honest Recruiter Pte Ltd is a good & reliable source for the head count. Both the company and helper are professional.
Ivy Eyu
★★★★★
Testimonial for Honest Recruiter : I engaged Honest Recruiter 1.5 years ago to hire a Myanmar helper, and I have been very pleased with their service. Eric has been extremely patient, transparent with fees, and always prompt in his responses. One of the things I truly appreciate is that he personally arranged for the helper to be sent to my place, which is a great initiative as many employers have to take time to fetch their helpers themselves. Seeing how reliable and efficient Eric’s service is, my sister has also engaged Honest Recruiter twice for her helper changes. Thank you, Eric, for your professionalism and dedication. I highly recommend Honest Recruiter to anyone looking for a smooth and trustworthy hiring process!
Tess Ducray
★★★★★
I was introduced to Eric about a year ago by a friend who used his maid service when I had trouble with my previous helper. He is very professional and straightforward in giving the right advice based on the requirement given. He found my current helper for us in a short time and the process was transparent and I was well informed every step of the way. After going through some bad agencies I appreciate the professionalism Eric represented and it helped me to restore my confidence in engaging an agency again. Lately our helper had a family issue and needed back home, that would mean she will leave us and no more income for her family back in Indonesia. I asked Eric to help find a solution as my helper has been the best maid we have had so far and my kids have grown to love her as part of the family. Eric extended his help by talking to my helper's husband to figure out what's the best way to have her keep working in Singapore and in the meantime, her family is well taken care of. At the end, a solution was found and both my helper and my family are happy with the outcome. I normally don't leave reviews for maid agencies, even the worst one we had. But I am happily writing these words as I believe a good maid agency is very important because a helper is not only a worker to a family, its someone who lives with you and your family at your home every single day, you need an agency who can do their job and can be trust to help you find this person. And I believe Eric and his agency is the one up to that task. Thank you Eric!
Honest Recruiter Pte Ltd vs other providers in Singapore
Side-by-side with the next three highest-rated maid agencies providers on KakiList, so you can see how Honest Recruiter Pte Ltd stacks up at a glance.
| Provider | Google Rating | Reviews | Years | Verified |
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| Honest Recruiter Pte Ltd (this page) | ⭐ 4.9 | 176 | — | ✓ |
| People360 Services Pte Ltd | ⭐ 5.0 | 218 | — | ✓ |
| Link Pod Pte Ltd | ⭐ 5.0 | 214 | — | ✓ |
| Vince Maid Agency | ⭐ 5.0 | 110 | — | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Honest Recruiter Pte Ltd charge?›
Placement fees at maid agencies in Singapore typically run S$1,500–3,500 for a new hire and S$500–1,500 for a transfer helper already in Singapore. Contact Honest Recruiter Pte Ltd directly to confirm their specific package pricing and what is included. Beyond the placement fee, budget for the helper's monthly salary (S$550–800 depending on nationality and experience), the monthly MOM levy (S$300 standard, or S$60 concessionary if your household has a child under 16, an elderly member aged 67 or above, or a person with disability), mandatory FDW insurance (approximately S$300–600 per year), the Settling-In Programme, medical examination, and Work Permit application. Some agencies bundle these into the package; others bill them on top — confirm in writing before signing. See the full maid agency cost guide for Singapore →
Is Honest Recruiter Pte Ltd MOM-licensed?›
Every legitimate maid agency in Singapore must hold an MOM Employment Agency (EA) Licence, which is publicly verifiable by name or licence number on MOM's online EA directory. No EA Licence appears in the current data for Honest Recruiter Pte Ltd — this does not necessarily mean the licence is absent, but you should look it up on the MOM directory and ask the agency for their licence number before paying any deposit. The EA Grading system runs from A+ to C; agencies rated A+ or A have demonstrated stronger compliance and complaint-handling records. Engaging an unlicensed agent is illegal, leaves you with no recourse if the helper absconds or the agency closes, and can void your FDW insurance. Verify the licence, confirm the grading, and ensure the licence number appears on all contracts and invoices. Verify the EA Licence number on MOM's online EA directory before paying any deposit, and read the agency contract's replacement, refund, and early-termination clauses.
What replacement guarantee does Honest Recruiter Pte Ltd offer?›
A standard replacement guarantee at reputable agencies covers a 6-month window from the helper's arrival date and typically includes one or two replacement placements at no additional charge. Contact Honest Recruiter Pte Ltd directly to confirm their specific guarantee period, how many replacements are covered, and what circumstances void the guarantee — for example, documented skills or character mismatch versus a change of household requirements after placement. Also clarify the early-termination process: if the placement breaks down outside the guarantee window, the household bears the cost of the repatriation flight, Work Permit cancellation paperwork, and any unused MOM levy refund. Understanding these costs upfront helps you assess the true risk of a placement that does not work out.