US IT Recruiting Team Lead
Location:Mumbai (Onsite)
Shift:Night Shift (aligning with US EST/CST business hours)
Experience:6+ years in US IT Recruitment
Role Type: Individual Contributor (4 years) + Team Management ( 2 Years)
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, result-orientedUS IT Recruiting Team Leadwith a minimum of 6 years of core experience in US IT staffing. In this role, you will play a pivotal dual role: driving your own recruitment targets as a high-performingIndividual Contributorwhile simultaneouslyleading, mentoring, and motivatinga team of US IT Recruiters.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional people skills, proven conflict-management abilities, and a track record of driving teams toward aggressive placement goals. Because this role supports the North American market, it requires working regularNight Shiftsonsite at ourMumbaioffice.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management
- Lead & Mentor:Oversee a team of US IT recruiters, providing daily guidance, performance monitoring, and strategic direction.
- Drive Targets:Motivate the team to meet and exceed weekly, monthly, and quarterly submission, interview, and placement targets.
- Conflict Resolution:Act as the first point of contact for internal team conflicts, performance bottlenecks, or placement hurdles, handling them with maturity and diplomacy.
- Performance Tracking:Conduct regular performance reviews, identify training gaps, and implement strategies to upscale team capabilities.
Individual Contribution (IC Role)
- Full-Cycle Recruitment:Source, screen, interview, and place high-caliber IT professionals for US-based clients.
- Advanced Sourcing:Utilize job boards, LinkedIn, and passive sourcing channels to build a robust talent pipeline.
- Tax Terms & Compliance:Hands-on experience working with various tax terms like W2, C2C, and 1099, as well as managing visa types (H1B, OPT, EAD, Green Card, US Citizens).
Strategy & Collaboration
- Client Delivery:Collaborate with Account Managers to understand client requirements and ensure the team delivers quality resumes within tight deadlines.
- Market Intelligence:Stay updated on US IT hiring trends, rate structures, and technological advancements to guide the team effectively.
Mandatory Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience:Minimum6+ yearsof hands-on experience in US IT Recruitment, with at least 12 years in a senior, lead, or supervisory capacity.
- People Skills:Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Ability to build rapport with both international candidates and internal team members.
- Leadership Traits:Proven ability to manage people, resolve workplace conflicts constructively, and maintain high team morale in a high-pressure environment.
- Target-Driven:A strong history of achieving both individual and team-level placement metrics.
- Shift & Location:Absolute willingness to work a permanentNight Shiftonsite at ourMumbaifacility.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary with an attractive, incentive structure based on team and individual performance.
- A vibrant, collaborative, and growth-oriented work environment.Role & responsibilities
Preferred candidate profile
Candidates who are currently performing the role of Team Lead that includes managing people, and working as a individual contributor.