Consultant- Talent Acquisition (Non Tech)

Position: Consultant

Location: Delhi

Tenure: 1 year contract (Convert basis performance)/ Full time

About Sattva

We Partner to deliver social impact at scale

Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, business and government to achieve societal impact at scale.

We believe that Civil society, Business and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our advisory & orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms which we have built as public goods for the ecosystem and collaborative solutions and partnerships.

Our teams are based in India, Singapore, Denmark and UK, but as a global organization our work has spanned 25 countries and 5 continents. For more information, please visit: www.sattva.co.in

About People's team:

The People function at Sattva owns all people aspects at Sattva, right from talent acquisition to engagement to learning & development.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced and driven Talent Acquisition Consultant to join our People team and take ownership of mid- to senior-level hiring, talent strategy, and pipeline building across business units. This is a high-impact role that involves working closely with leadership, building long-term talent strategies, and enhancing our recruitment brand in the social impact ecosystem.

You will be expected to lead hiring mandates, support workforce planning, and drive initiatives that strengthen our hiring processes, candidate experience, and employer positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
• Partner with BU heads and HRBPs to anticipate workforce needs, role structures, and hiring timelines.
• Lead talent discussions and proactively identify gaps in the current structure and pipeline.
• Own hiring dashboards and TA metrics; use insights to recommend course corrections.
• Mid-to-Senior Level Hiring
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for mid and senior-level roles across the organisation.
• Conduct competency-based evaluations and build panels for strategic interviews.
• Drive structured and inclusive hiring processes with rigor and speed.
• Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement
• Serve as a thought partner to leadership on hiring plans, candidate positioning, and market intelligence.
• Lead conversations around JD creation, role benchmarking, and talent alignment with business needs.
• Regularly report out hiring progress and share roadblocks and recommendations.
• Candidate Pipeline Management
• Build and manage robust pipelines for strategic roles using advanced sourcing techniques.
• Maintain warm talent pools for recurring or niche roles across verticals.
• Drive market mapping and candidate engagement plans for key skill areas.
• Team & Process Enablement
• Mentor junior recruiters and interns on best practices and TA operations.
• Drive process excellence—optimize TA workflows, streamline communication, and reduce TATs.
• Take ownership of critical TA projects like interview rubric standardization, JD revamps, DEI integration, etc.
• Employer Branding & Representation
• Partner with the People & Communications team to elevate Sattva’s employer brand.
• Lead campus engagement and external partnerships for long-term pipeline building.
• Represent the company at events, webinars, and recruitment forums.
• Data, Systems & Compliance
• Oversee data integrity in ATS and drive adoption of new recruitment tools or platforms.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, DEI goals, and legal standards.
• Track and improve conversion metrics, pipeline health, and sourcing channel effectiveness.
  
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

• 4–6 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Experience in mid-senior hiring, stakeholder consulting, and recruitment analytics.
• Proven ability to manage complex hiring projects with cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior recruiters is a plus.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in HR, Psychology, or Organizational Development (preferred, not mandatory).
• Proficiency in ATS and sourcing platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, etc.).
• Exposure to recruitment in the social impact, consulting, or startup ecosystems.
  
  
  

Why Sattva?

It's not about us really- Because IMPACT is everybody’s business.

• Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and the solutions you design
• Work Environment: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• Learn & Grow: Challenge yourself to learn, grow, and deliver the best you can
• Future Ready: Work on critical issues of today that will affect our collective tomorrow
  
  
  

How to Prepare?

This is your opportunity to showcase not only your qualifications but also your unique personality and passion for making a meaningful impact. Approach your application with intentionality, ensuring that each word reflects your commitment to excellence and aligns seamlessly with the values of Sattva.

FAQs on the Hiring Process

Next Steps

Sattva is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, caste, creed, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected and/or marginalized characteristics. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to our business and we foster an environment of respect and a culture that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing all employees with education, training, and development opportunities to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.