Lead US IT Recruiter

Omegahires; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Hires is looking for a Senior US IT Recruiter to handle niche IT, engineering, and highly specialized technical requirements for US-based roles. You will source, screen, and place candidates while aligning with hiring managers and clients.

This role covers end-to-end recruitment for US IT, engineering, and niche tech, building pipelines, conducting in-depth screenings, coordinating interviews, and driving offer closures. Based in Mumbai or Ahmedabad with relocation flexibility.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years hands-on US IT recruitment experience.
• Experience recruiting for engineering and technical positions in the US market.
• Strong sourcing using LinkedIn, Dice, Monster and Boolean search.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for US IT, engineering, and niche technical roles.
• Source candidates using LinkedIn, Dice, Monster, job boards and referrals.
• Review complex technical job descriptions and identify required skills.
• Screen candidates for technical experience, communication, availability, and work authorization.
• Coordinate technical and client interviews and manage offers and timelines.

Skills

US IT recruitment

Niche IT

Engineering recruitment

Candidate screening

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Engineering disciplines

Tools

LinkedIn

Dice

Monster

Boolean search

Job description

Experience: 7–10 Years

Location: Mumbai / Ahmedabad / Open to Relocation

Working Hours: Night Shift – US Business Hours

About the Role

Omega Hires is looking for an experienced Senior US IT Recruiter with strong expertise in niche IT, engineering, and highly specialized technical requirements. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of sourcing, screening, and placing candidates for complex US-based requirements.

This role requires a recruiter who can understand technical job descriptions, identify specialized talent, work closely with hiring managers and clients, and manage the recruitment process from sourcing through placement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for US IT, Engineering, and niche technical requirements.
• Source candidates for specialized and difficult-to-fill positions using LinkedIn, Dice, Monster, job boards, Boolean searches, referrals, and internal databases.
• Review and understand complex technical job descriptions and identify the key skills required.
• Conduct detailed initial screening calls to evaluate technical experience, communication, availability, location, compensation, and work authorization.
• Build strong pipelines for niche and hard-to-find technical skill sets.
• Work on requirements across areas such as:
• Software Engineering
• AI/ML
• Cybersecurity
• Infrastructure & Networking
• Embedded Systems
• Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Automation & Controls
• Other specialized engineering and technical roles
• Coordinate technical interviews and client interviews.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Negotiate compensation, notice periods, and joining timelines.
• Manage multiple requirements simultaneously while meeting submission and closure targets.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, ATS updates, recruitment trackers, and daily activity reports.
• Work closely with Account Managers, Business Development teams, and clients to understand hiring priorities.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience and successful offer closures.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7–10 years of hands-on experience in US IT Recruitment.
• Strong experience working on niche, specialized, and difficult-to-fill IT requirements.
• Proven experience recruiting for engineering and technical positions in the US market.
• Strong understanding of US recruitment processes and staffing practices.
• Excellent sourcing skills using LinkedIn, Dice, Monster, Boolean Search, and other recruitment platforms.
• Strong technical screening and candidate evaluation skills.
• Ability to understand technical requirements and identify relevant candidates.
• Experience handling the complete recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to placement.
• Strong knowledge of US work authorization including H1B, OPT, CPT, EAD, GC, and US Citizens.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, follow-up, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and consistently achieve recruitment targets.

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree in a technical field.

Preferred educational backgrounds:

• B.Tech / B.E. – Engineering
• Computer Science / Information Technology
• Electronics & Communication
• Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering
• Other relevant technical/engineering disciplines

Candidates with a strong technical education and relevant US recruitment experience will be preferred.

Location & Relocation

Candidates currently based in Mumbai or Ahmedabad are encouraged to apply.

Candidates from other locations who are willing to relocate to Mumbai or Ahmedabad may also be considered.