US IT Recruiter

Covetus; Indore District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Covetus is seeking a US IT Recruiter to source, screen, and place IT talent for US clients. The role entails handling full lifecycle recruiting, including visa candidates (H1B, GC, OPT/CPT) and negotiation of rates (W2, C2C).

Night shift aligns with US time zones, with onsite work in Indore, MP. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of US recruiting experience, familiarity with ATS/CRM tools, and a strong network of consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–5+ years of experience as a US IT Recruiter (specify range based on level: Junior/Senior).
• Hands‑on experience with sourcing tools and ATS/CRM platforms.
• Experience handling US visa types and tax terms (H1B, GC, OPT/CPT, TN, 1099).
• Ability to work US time zones (night shift) and coordinate interviews.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates through job portals, ATS/database, referrals, and social networks.
• Screen candidates for technical fit, salary expectations, and visa status.
• Negotiate compensation, rates, and contract terms with candidates.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and clients.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Time zone alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bullhorn

JobDiva

Ceipal

Crelate

LinkedIn Recruiter

ZipRecruiter

Job description

Title: US IT Recruiter

Location: Indore, MP (Onsite)

Experience Required: Minimum 2 Yrs.

Shift Timings: 6:30 PM – 3:30 AM (Night Shift)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced US IT Recruiter to source, screen, and place technical talent for our clients/internal teams. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with the full recruitment lifecycle for IT positions in the US staffing market (W2, C2C, C2H, 1099) and is comfortable working with visa candidates (H1B, GC, OPT/CPT, TN, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Source candidates through job portals (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed), internal ATS/database, referrals, and social networking.
• Understand client requirements (job descriptions) and identify matching candidates for technical roles (e.g., Java Developer, .NET Developer, Data Engineer, DevOps, Business Analyst, QA, Network Engineer, etc.).
• Conduct initial screening calls to assess technical fit, communication skills, rate/salary expectations, visa status, and availability.
• Negotiate compensation, rates (W2/C2C), and contract terms with candidates.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and clients/hiring managers.
• Manage the entire recruitment cycle from sourcing to onboarding, including reference checks and background verification coordination.
• Maintain and update candidate database/ATS with accurate records and pipeline status.
• Build and maintain a strong network of consultants, vendors, and preferred candidates for future requirements.
• Work closely with account managers/bench sales team to align on requirements and submissions.
• Meet daily/weekly submission and closure targets (KPIs).
• Stay updated on US tax terms, visa classifications, and labor law basics relevant to staffing.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–5+ years of experience as a US IT Recruiter (specify range based on level: Junior/Senior).
• Strong knowledge of US tax terms: W2, C2C, 1099, C2H.
• Familiarity with visa types: H1B, GC, USC, OPT/CPT, TN, EAD.
• Hands‑on experience with sourcing tools: Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn Recruiter, ZipRecruiter.
• Experience using ATS/CRM tools (e.g., Bullhorn, JobDiva, Ceipal, Crelate, or similar).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in US time zones (night shift, if role is based outside the US).
• Strong understanding of technical IT roles and terminologies (a plus, not always mandatory).
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience recruiting for [specific tech stack, e.g., Cloud/DevOps, Data/AI, SAP, etc.].
• Experience working with direct clients, implementation partners, or Tier-1 vendors.