How we work

Our recruitment process.Six stages, clear steps, clear terms.

How a Stellaspire recruitment search runs in India, from the first conversation to the day your new hire joins.

Nikita Agrawal, Founder and CEO of Stellaspire

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One accountable partner, from brief to joining.

Share a role brief
  1. Align the brief

    Agree the role, the business goal, pay range and what success looks like.

  2. Map the market

    A focused search and early feedback on availability and pay.

  3. Approach and assess

    Personal outreach, then interviews on capability, motivation and fit.

  4. Present a shortlist

    Candidates we would stand behind, each with a written summary. Every shortlist includes qualified women.

  5. Interviews and offer

    We schedule interviews, collect feedback quickly and align the offer.

  6. Coordinate to joining

    We stay in touch through notice period and onboarding.

Most searches stall at the brief.

We would rather send you fewer, better-matched profiles than a long list to sort through.

About Stellaspire

Three ways to work with us.

For single roles

Contingency

A fee is payable only when a candidate we introduce joins.

For leaders and confidential hires

Retained

A dedicated, research-led search, with fees agreed in stages.

For team builds

Dedicated hiring

Several roles at once, with a dedicated recruiter and one plan.

Not sure which fits? We recommend one after the first conversation.

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Agreed in writing, before we start.

Every search begins with written terms, so you know what you pay, when, and what happens if a hire leaves.

Terms of engagement In writing

  • How fees are setBy role, seniority, number of positions and engagement model.

  • When fees are payableMilestones are set out in writing for your chosen model.

  • Replacement termsIf a placed candidate leaves within the agreed period, replacement applies.

  • Candidates never payWe never charge candidates for any part of the process.

A great search is a partnership.

  • A role brief and time with the hiring manager for the first conversation.

  • The pay range and any flexibility on location or start date.

  • A named contact who can share feedback quickly.

Working with us.

How does a recruitment agency work?

We agree a brief with the employer, search and assess candidates, present a shortlist, and coordinate interviews and offers. The employer pays; candidates do not.

What is the difference between contingency and retained search?

Contingency is paid only when a candidate joins. Retained search is a dedicated, research-led engagement for senior or confidential roles, with fees agreed in stages.

Do you offer a replacement if a hire leaves?

Yes. Replacement terms are agreed in writing before the search begins.

Do candidates pay Stellaspire?

No. Stellaspire never charges candidates. Our fees are paid by the hiring organisation.

Let’s talk about your next hire

Who are you looking to hire?

Tell us about the role. We will suggest the right search approach.

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For candidates

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