Job Title: US IT Recruiter
Location: Onsite
Experience: 1 to 4 years in US IT Recruitment
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Lead US IT Recruiter to manage end-to-end recruitment processes for US-based IT clients. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in sourcing, screening, negotiating, and closing IT professionals for contract, C2C, W2, and full-time roles. This role also includes mentoring junior recruiters and driving recruitment strategy to meet organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the full-cycle US IT recruitment process (sourcing to onboarding).
- Work on Contract, C2C, W2, and Full-Time IT requirements.
- Analyze job descriptions and understand technical requirements.
- Source candidates through job portals (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder), LinkedIn, Boolean search, and networking.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of IT professionals.
- Conduct initial HR/technical screening of candidates.
- Coordinate interviews with clients and manage feedback.
- Negotiate pay rates/salary and finalize offers.
- Ensure compliance with US work authorization (H1B, GC, USC, OPT, CPT, etc.).
- Maintain ATS and recruitment trackers.
- Meet and exceed monthly/quarterly hiring targets.
- Train, mentor, and guide junior recruiters.
- Build long-term relationships with consultants and vendors.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in HR, Business, IT, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in US IT recruitment.
- Strong understanding of US tax terms (W2, C2C, 1099).
- Hands-on experience with ATS tools and job portals.
- Excellent knowledge of IT technologies (Java, .NET, DevOps, Cloud, Data, QA, etc.).
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to work in US time zones.
- Proven track record of closing mid-to-senior level IT positions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience handling direct clients and implementation partners.
- Team handling or mentoring experience.
- Strong vendor network.
- Experience in MSP/VMS hiring environments.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Number of closures per month
- Submission-to-interview ratio
- Offer-to-join ratio
- Time-to-fill
- Revenue contribution