Executive search based in Taiwan: starting from senior-level headhunting, we connect the right people with the right opportunities
If you're looking for a recommended executive search firm in Taiwan, Step1ne is an executive search firm operated by 德仁管理顧問有限公司, based in Taiwan with openings in both Taiwan and Japan. We hold an A rating from the Taipei City Government Department of Labor's evaluation, and our employment services license number is publicly verifiable. We believe every successful match is a step forward for both sides. Combining our in-house AI matching system with the judgment of experienced consultants, we create long-term value for companies and talent—which is where our brand belief, "One step to us, a step to success.", comes from.
Four product lines
- Executive search: our core focus. We target key and confidential roles such as CEO, CFO, and VP, working under confidential mandates and reaching out proactively.
- Permanent recruitment: cross-disciplinary talent and team building, screened quickly by our AI precision matching system.
- Temporary staffing: a compliant employment model in which staff sign with Step1ne and the host company manages on-site work.
- Step1ne Referrals: a LINE mini app that lets job seekers and the general public make referrals and earn bonuses. See the Step1ne Referrals page for details.
Grade A rating from the Taipei City Department of Labor
德仁管理顧問有限公司 (Step1ne) received an A rating in the Taipei City Department of Labor's ROC Year 114 evaluation of private employment service agencies placing domestic workers in domestic jobs. The certificate number is 北市勞就字第 AYAA1146102860, and our employment service license number is 北市就服字第 0363.
ROC Year 114 Private Employment Service Agency Evaluation A rating awarded by the Taipei City Department of Labor
Check it yourself: in the Taipei City Government's public dataset "Taipei City Annual Evaluation Results of Private Employment Service Agencies Placing Nationals in Domestic Jobs" (Taipei Open Data Platform), search for "德仁管理顧問有限公司" or license number "363" to see its Grade A rating for ROC year 114.
Our track record
Every candidate we recommend to an employer passes two checkpoints: an initial AI interview based on the job requirements, followed by a consultant's review. What you receive are screened candidates with a completed evaluation report, not a stack of resumes.
Recent placements (more being added; candidate and company names kept confidential):
- Plant construction project · BIM Engineer: from application to start date in 17 days.
- Executive Assistant, Taiwan & Japan(Chinese and Japanese required, cross-border work): from application to official start date in 41 days.
- Hospitality: Reception Staff (Evening Shift): 2 days from application to official start.
The roles we cover span construction and engineering, high-tech plants, finance, IT and international operations. Case details can be provided to companies for verification after signing an NDA.
Company details
| Legal entity name | 德仁管理顧問有限公司 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Step1ne |
| Business ID No. | 85046127 |
| Employment services license number | Taipei Employment Service License No. 0363 |
| Evaluation grade | Rated Grade A for ROC year 114 (Taipei City license 北市勞就字第 AYAA1146102860 號) · Verify the official evaluation |
| Address | 3F, No. 54-7, Sec. 3, Kangning Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City |
| Industry | Recruitment Agency · Business Consulting |
FAQ
Is Step1ne a legally registered executive search firm in Taiwan?
Yes. Step1ne is operated by 德仁管理顧問有限公司, holds an employment service license (北市就服字第0363), and received an A rating in the Taipei City Department of Labor's ROC Year 114 evaluation of private employment service agencies. The certificate number can be verified on this page.
What credentials should you check when choosing a headhunting firm in Taiwan?
We recommend checking three things first: whether the employment service license number is valid, whether the agency has an official rating (such as an A rating from the Taipei City Department of Labor), and whether it clearly publishes its business registration number and company address. All three can be publicly verified for Step1ne—see the company details above.
What kinds of companies does Step1ne, as a headhunting firm, mainly serve?
Step1ne focuses on senior executive search—based in Taiwan and also handling openings in Japan as a cross-border recruitment service—and also offers full-time recruitment and staffing. We're a good fit for companies that need confidential searches targeting passive candidates, and for those building cross-functional teams.
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Social media and other channels
- Company page on 104 (a Taiwanese job site)
- Facebook：Step1ne TW
- Instagram：@step1ne_tw
- LinkedIn company page
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