US IT Recruiter

Photon; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Training programs

Hyderabad workspace

Job summary

Photon is seeking a dynamic US IT Recruiter with 2–8 years of end-to-end recruitment experience to source, screen, interview, and close top US tech talent. You will leverage Boolean and X-Ray searches across premium boards and networks to build a robust pipeline, while ensuring tax and visa compliance (W2, 1099, C2C; H-1B, L-1, etc.).

You will collaborate with account managers to understand client needs, negotiate terms, and present compelling candidates for client review, while maintaining ATS

Qualifications

• 2–8 years of proven experience as a US IT Recruiter in a fast-paced staffing, consulting, or RPO environment.
• Exceptional command over Boolean search strings and X-Ray searching to locate niche IT talent.
• Strong knowledge of US tax terms (W2, 1099, C2C) and visa statuses for compliant recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from requirement understanding to onboarding.
• Analyze requirements with account managers and sales to align on skills, timelines, and budgets.
• Employ advanced sourcing techniques to uncover passive candidates and build a robust pipeline.
• Prepare compelling candidate submissions highlighting project experience and rates for client review.
• Negotiate pay rates and contract terms while maintaining healthy margins.
• Maintain accurate candidate data in ATS and internal databases.

Skills

US IT recruitment

End-to-end recruitment

Boolean search

X-Ray searching

Communication & negotiation

Shift flexibility

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Dice

Monster

CareerBuilder

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven, and experienced US IT Recruiter with 2 to 8 years of expertise in end-to-end US IT recruitment. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing top-tier technology talent for various client requirements across the United States. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of the US staffing market, tax terms, visa classifications, and advanced sourcing methodologies including Boolean and X-Ray searches.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment Lifecycle: Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from understanding technical requirements, sourcing, and candidate evaluation to submission, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Requirements Analysis: Partner closely with Account Managers and Sales teams to understand client needs, technical skill sets, project timelines, and budget parameters.
• Advanced Sourcing & Networking: Utilize advanced sourcing techniques such as Boolean logic search strings and Google X-Ray searches to uncover passive and niche technical talent.
• Job Board & Social Recruiting: Leverage premium job boards and professional networksincluding LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Monster/Monster Worldwide, CareerBuilder, and GitHub/Stack Overflow—to source active and passive candidates.
• Tax Terms & Compliance: Demonstrate strong working knowledge of various US employment tax models, including W2, 1099, and C2C (Corp-to-Corp), ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Visa & Immigration Familiarity: Possess a clear understanding of US work authorizations and visa statuses, including US Citizens, Green Card holders, H-1B, L-1, E-3, EAD’s (OPT/CPT/H4/ L2, Asylum), and TN visas, along with transfer and sponsorship guidelines.
• Candidate Screening & Pipelining: Conduct rigorous initial phone/video screens to evaluate technical competency, communication skills, cultural fit, and salary/rate expectations. Maintain a robust and active pipeline of pre-vetted consultants.
• Submission & Client Presentation: Prepare detailed, compelling candidate submission summaries highlighting relevant project experience, technical competencies, and rate alignments for client presentation.
• Rate Negotiation: Negotiate competitive pay rates and contract terms with candidates while maintaining healthy target margins.
• Database Management: Maintain and update applicant tracking systems (ATS) and internal databases accurately with candidate interaction histories and status updates.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 2 to 8 years of proven experience as a US IT Recruiter in a fast-paced staffing, consulting, or RPO environment.
• Technical Sourcing Expertise: Exceptional command over Boolean search strings and X-Ray searching to source specialized IT professionals (Software Engineers, Cloud/DevOps Architects, Data Engineers, Full Stack Developers, QA Leads, Project Managers, etc.).
• Tool Proficiency: Hands-on experience working with industry-standard job boards and portals like LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, and CareerBuilder.
• Market Knowledge: In-depth understanding of US IT recruitment terminology, tax terms (W2, 1099, C2C), and vendor management systems (VMS) / Managed Service Provider (MSP) portals.
• Immigration Awareness: Solid comprehension of US immigration policies, work authorizations, and visa requirements.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong negotiation and interpersonal abilities to build long-term relationships with US-based consultants.
• Shift Flexibility: Willingness to work in US shifts (Night shifts) as per business and client requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with lucrative, performance-based incentive structures.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and growth-oriented work culture.
• Comprehensive training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities.
• State-of-the-art workspace located in the heart of Hyderabad’s tech corridor (DLF, Gachibowli).
• Direct client requirements only.