Walk-in | OPT Recruiter

SSA Soft Tech; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

SSA Soft Tech in Hyderabad, India, seeks an OPT Recruiter to source, screen, and place international students on OPT/CPT visas for US IT roles. The role emphasizes strong communication, relationship-building, and knowledge of US work authorization processes.

You will manage high-volume IT requirements, coordinate with clients and partners, maintain candidate databases, and ensure visa compliance throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in US IT staffing sourcing OPT/CPT candidates.
• Strong understanding of US recruitment cycle terms (W2, 1099, C2C).
• Proficiency with major job portals (Dice, Monster, Indeed, LinkedIn).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Source OPT/CPT candidates for US IT requirements (W2/1099/C2C).
• Screen, shortlist, and evaluate candidates based on skills and visa status.
• Educate candidates on job market trends and interview techniques.
• Handle high-volume IT requirements from clients and partners.
• Maintain candidate databases and tracking systems.
• Build strong relationships with candidates and clients.
• Ensure compliance with US staffing processes and visa regulations.

Skills

Sourcing

Networking

Communication

US visa basics

Tools

Dice

Monster

Indeed

LinkedIn

Job description

Job Title: OPT Recruiter US IT Staffing (14 Years Experience)

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented OPT Recruiter to join our talent acquisition team. The OPT Recruiter will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and placing international students (primarily on OPT/CPT visas) in suitable job opportunities across various industries. This role requires strong communication skills, relationship-building ability, and a basic understanding of U.S. work authorization processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Source candidates on OPT/CPT visas through job portals, social media, referrals, and university networks for US-based IT requirements (W2/1099/C2C roles)
• Screen, shortlist, and evaluate candidates based on technical skills, visa status, and communication
• Educate candidates about job market trends, resume preparation, and interview techniques.
• Work on a high volume of IT requirements from direct clients and implementation partners
• Maintain and update candidate databases and tracking systems
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and clients
• Ensure compliance with US staffing processes and visa regulations (OPT, CPT, STEM OPT, H1B basics)
• Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process and onboarding

Required Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in US IT staffing, specifically working with OPT/CPT candidates
• Strong understanding of US recruitment cycle and tax terms (W2, C2C, 1099)
• Hands-on experience with job portals like Dice, Monster, Indeed, LinkedIn
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Key Competencies

• Strong sourcing & networking skills
• Result-oriented and target-driven mindset
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Attention to detail and compliance awareness
• Relationship management skills