Six services. One accountable partner.
Each service can stand alone or combine into an end-to-end talent programme. Scroll below for full detail on every one.
Executive Search
Retained, confidential search for C-suite, VP and director roles where judgement and discretion matter most.
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Mid-to-senior permanent hires across technology, engineering, finance, healthcare and commercial functions.
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Scalable recruitment process outsourcing that plugs into your HR function and reports against agreed SLAs.
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Organisation design, compensation benchmarking, talent mapping and hiring-manager coaching.
Read in full →Payroll & Employer of Record
Hire quickly in India and Canada without setting up a local entity — payroll, compliance and onboarding included.
Read in full →Recruitment Advertising
Employer-brand campaigns, job advertising and media buying — backed by group authority in Absolute Link Limited.
Read in full →Executive Search
Retained search for leaders who shape the business.
Senior appointments are rarely just about skill. They are about judgement under pressure, cultural fit, and the ability to carry a team through change. Our executive search practice is built for exactly this — retained, confidential work at C-suite, VP and director level, where the wrong hire is measured in years rather than weeks.
What we deliver
We treat every retained search as a research project with a human at the centre. That means original market mapping, direct approach to passive leaders, and a shortlist shaped by structured assessment — not a database query.
- Confidential market mapping of target companies and leadership talent
- Direct, discreet approach to passive candidates
- Structured competency and cultural-fit interviews
- Compensation benchmarking and offer structuring
- Candidate care through notice period and onboarding
- Replacement guarantee on retained assignments
Permanent Staffing
The right hire, not the fastest CV.
Most permanent roles do not need a retained search — but they still deserve careful screening. Our permanent staffing service covers mid-to-senior hires across technology, engineering, finance, healthcare and commercial functions, with each candidate interviewed and assessed before they reach your shortlist.
What we deliver
We combine sector-specialist consultants with a rigorous screening process so that the shortlist you receive is genuinely short — three to five candidates who could each do the job and would each want to.
- Structured intake with hiring managers
- Active sourcing plus targeted advertising where appropriate
- Technical and behavioural screening before submission
- Candidate briefing on the role, team and culture
- Interview coordination and feedback management
- Offer negotiation and resignation support
- Replacement guarantee on permanent placements
RPO & Managed Hiring
Your recruitment function, extended.
When hiring volume outpaces your internal team, an RPO engagement lets you scale without losing control. We embed with your HR function, own the recruitment pipeline, and report against agreed service levels — so your hiring managers get a consistent experience regardless of how many roles are open.
What we deliver
Our RPO model is designed for organisations hiring 15 or more roles per year, or facing seasonal peaks that internal teams cannot absorb. We work on-site, hybrid or fully remote, depending on what serves you best.
- Dedicated recruitment team (or a single embedded recruiter)
- Employer-brand-aligned candidate experience
- Pipeline management against agreed SLA and quality targets
- ATS integration and reporting dashboard
- Hiring-manager training and process improvement
- Scalable up or down with your hiring demand
HR & Talent Consulting
Advice that improves hiring outcomes.
Some hiring problems are not recruitment problems. They are structural — the wrong org design, uncompetitive compensation, unclear role definitions, or hiring managers who have not been trained to interview well. Our consulting practice tackles these root causes directly.
What we deliver
Every consulting engagement is bespoke, but most fall into one of four categories: organisation design, compensation benchmarking, talent mapping, or hiring-manager coaching. We can deliver them individually or as a combined programme.
- Organisation design — structure, role definitions, reporting lines
- Compensation benchmarking — market data for India and Canada
- Talent mapping — market intelligence on competitor teams and skills
- Hiring-manager coaching — interview structure and assessment training
- Employer value proposition — articulation and positioning
Payroll & Employer of Record
Hire fast without setting up an entity.
When you find the right person, you should not have to wait for a legal entity before you can hire them. Our Employer of Record (EOR) service lets you onboard talent in India and Canada under our compliant infrastructure, while you focus on the work.
What we deliver
You direct the work; we handle the employment relationship. This is particularly useful for first hires in a new market, for pilot projects, or for organisations testing a market before committing to a full entity.
- Local employment contracts in India or Canada
- Payroll processing, tax withholding and statutory filings
- Benefits administration and statutory compliance
- Onboarding, offboarding and employee support
- Optional transition to direct hire when you are ready
- Full coordination with your internal HR and finance teams
Recruitment Advertising
Reach, backed by group authority.
Some roles need more than a shortlist — they need reach. As part of Absolute Link Limited, Escalati operates with group-level authority for advertising and media. We can plan, place and manage campaigns that support talent attraction alongside our core recruitment work.
What we deliver
Our advertising practice is designed for recruitment, not for general brand marketing. Every campaign is built around a specific hiring goal — a hard-to-fill role, an employer-brand launch, a high-volume drive, or a confidential search that needs targeted visibility.
- Job board placements and programmatic job advertising
- Employer-brand social and display campaigns
- Landing pages and application conversion optimisation
- Media planning and buying under group authority
- Campaign reporting and talent-pipeline measurement
- Integration with retained or contingency search
The Escalati method
A structured, transparent process that keeps clients informed and candidates respected — from brief to aftercare.
Brief & calibrate
Deep intake with hiring managers to understand the role, the team and the culture.
Market map
We identify target companies, talent pools and current compensation benchmarks.
Search & engage
Direct approach, structured screening and shortlisting against the agreed brief.
Assess & present
Structured interviews and cultural alignment checks before any candidate reaches you.
Offer & close
Negotiation support and candidate care through to signed acceptance.
Aftercare
Onboarding follow-up and our replacement guarantee where applicable.
Our replacement guarantee
Permanent placements are backed by a replacement guarantee. If a hire does not work out within the agreed guarantee period, we re-run the search at no additional professional fee. The exact guarantee length varies by role level and is confirmed in the engagement letter before any search begins.
Every service, backed by group strength
Escalati is the human recruitment consulting arm of Absolute Link Limited — a group structure that gives our clients access to capabilities beyond traditional staffing, including authorised advertising and media buying.
That means a hard-to-fill role can be supported by a targeted campaign; an employer-brand launch can be planned and placed under one roof; and accountability sits with a single group, not a string of vendors.
Answers before you ask
A few of the questions we hear most often from clients considering Escalati.
What is the difference between contingency and engaged search?
Contingency search is paid when a placement is made. Engaged (or retained) search is paid in stages — typically at brief, at shortlist and on placement — and gives you a dedicated, exclusive commitment from the consultant. We use retained search for senior or confidential roles, and offer contingency or engaged arrangements for permanent staffing depending on your preference.
Can you hire in a country where we do not have a legal entity?
Yes. Our Employer of Record service lets you hire in India or Canada under our compliant infrastructure, while you direct the work. This is particularly useful for first hires, market pilots, or organisations testing a market before committing to a full entity.
How quickly will we see a shortlist?
For permanent staffing, we target a first shortlist in 10–14 working days from brief sign-off. Executive search typically takes 6–10 weeks to shortlist, depending on the seniority and scarcity of the role. RPO engagements are set up within 4–6 weeks and then run against agreed SLAs.
Do you offer a replacement guarantee?
Yes. Permanent placements are backed by a replacement guarantee. If a hire does not work out within the agreed guarantee period, we re-run the search at no additional professional fee. The specific guarantee length is confirmed in the engagement letter before the search begins.
Can advertising be added to a recruitment engagement?
Yes. Through our group authority in Absolute Link Limited, we can layer advertising and media support onto a recruitment engagement — whether that is a targeted campaign for a hard-to-fill role, an employer-brand launch, or a high-volume hiring drive. Advertising is priced separately from recruitment fees.
Which industries do you cover?
Our strongest sectors are technology and IT, healthcare and life sciences, BFSI, engineering and manufacturing, retail and consumer, and digital and media. Our research-led approach travels well, so if your sector is adjacent, we can usually map it. Tell us about the role and we will confirm.
Let’s talk about your next hire
Tell us about the role, the team or the hiring challenge. A consultant from our India or Canada office will respond within one business day.