Talent Acquisition Assistant Consultant/ Consultant

Strategic Alliance Management Services Pvt Ltd.; New Delhi; Hybrid; INR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Alliance Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (SAMS) in New Delhi seeks a Talent Acquisition Assistant Consultant/Consultant for its Executive Search Practice. This early-career role focuses on search, sourcing, and candidate assessment within the social impact sector.

In the initial phase, you will work with senior team members on mid-level mandates, with potential to lead and manage assignments as you grow, and benefit from a fast-learning, high-accountability environment.

Qualifications

• MBA or postgraduate degree in HR, Management, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and timelines.
• Good research, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Talent Search & Sourcing: identify and engage relevant candidates through LinkedIn, databases, and sector networks.
• Screening & Assessment: conduct structured screening conversations and evaluate candidate fit.
• Client & Mandate Support: work with senior consultants to execute recruitment assignments and contribute to shortlists.
• Content & Communication: draft vacancy announcements, candidate summaries, and outreach notes.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

MBA / Postgraduate degree in HR, Management, Social Sciences, or related fields

Tools

MS Office

Job description

POSITION VACANT:Talent Acquisition Assistant Consultant/ Consultant – Executive Search Practice, SAMS (New Delhi).

About SAMS:

Strategic Alliance Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (SAMS) is India’s leading recruitment and HR consulting firm focused exclusively on the social impact sector, working with leading nonprofits, foundations, multilaterals, and CSR initiatives.

Over the past three decades, SAMS has partnered with marquee nonprofits such as UNDP, UNICEF, Tata Trusts, Save the Children, HelpAge, Grameen Foundation, Terres des Hommes (Germany), Water.org, and WWF, apart from several national and state government programmes. We have successfully supported 40,000+ hires and engage with over 100,000 professionals annually across the sector.

At SAMS, young professionals work in a high-learning, high-accountability environment, with strong exposure to recruitment, assessment, and client engagement in a sector that drives meaningful impact.

The Opportunity:

We are looking to hire Recruitment Consultants (1–3years’ experience) to join our executive search practice in New Delhi.

This is a high-growth, early-career role for professionals interested in building a career in recruitment consulting within the social impact sector.

In the initial phase, you will work closely with senior team members on mid-level and programme/functional hiring mandates, while building strong foundations in search, sourcing, and candidate assessment. With demonstrated performance, you will progressively take on greater ownership, lead a small team, and manage more complex assignments.

What You Will Do:

Talent Search & Sourcing

• (1) Identify and engage relevant candidates through LinkedIn, databases, and sector networks.
• (2) Map organisations and talent pools for assigned mandates.

Screening & Assessment

• (1) Conduct structured screening conversations and evaluate candidate fit.
• (2) Support the use of assessment tools and frameworks.

Client & Mandate Support

• (1) Work with senior consultants to execute recruitment assignments.
• (2) Contribute to candidate shortlists and client deliverables.
• (3) Take on greater responsibility for recruitment delivery, including team coordination, task allocation, and monitoring progress against mandate timelines.

Content & Communication

• (1) Draft vacancy announcements, candidate summaries, and internal notes.
• (2) Support outreach and engagement with prospective candidates.

What You Will Gain:

• Strong grounding in recruitment consulting and executive search processes.
• Exposure to hiring across leading social impact organisations in India.
• Hands-on experience in candidate assessment and structured interviewing.
• Opportunities to develop team leadership, client engagement, and independent mandate management capabilities.
• A fast-paced, learning-driven environment with clear performance-linked growth.

Who Should Apply:

• Early-career HR professionals with 1–3 years of experience in recruitment/ talent acquisition
• Strong graduates or postgraduates interested in building a career in recruitment consulting
• Individuals with an interest in the social impact sector
• Candidates who enjoy research, people interaction, and working in a high-performance environment

Qualifications & Skills:

• MBA / Postgraduate degree in HR, Management, Social Sciences, or related fields (preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and timelines
• Good research, analytical, and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail and ownership
• Proficiency in MS Office tools

Prior exposure to recruitment or the social impact sector will be an advantage.

Compensation:

SAMS offers a competitive salary aligned with leading organisations in the social impact sector, commensurate with experience, skills, and growth potential.

Location & Work Model:

• This is primarily a work-from-office role in the initial phase
• Hybrid flexibility may be extended based on tenure and performance

Nature of Engagement:

Full-time role with a 6-month probation period

Why Join SAMS:

• Build a career in recruitment consulting within the social impact sector
• Work with credible, high-impact organisations across India and globally
• Gain structured exposure to search, assessment, and talent strategy
• Be part of a firm known for quality, integrity, and long-term professional growth