US IT Recruiter

Job Title: US IT Recruiter
Company: Teamware Solutions (a division of Quantum Leap Consulting Pvt. Ltd.)
Location: Chennai (onsite)
Experience: 6 months to 3 years in US IT recruitment
Shift: US time zone (evening to early morning IST)
Employment type: Full-time
About the role
We are looking for a US IT Recruiter to join our Chennai office. You will source, screen and submit IT consultants for contract and full-time roles with US clients and vendors. You will work closely with our account managers and US-based partners to close positions quickly and with quality candidates.
Key responsibilities
Understand US IT job requirements from account managers and clients, including skills, rate, location and visa needs.
Source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals (Dice, Indeed, CareerBuilder and similar), social media and internal databases.
Screen candidates on technical skills, communication, availability, work authorization and rate expectations.
Prepare and submit profiles to clients, vendors and MSP/VMS portals within the required timelines.
Negotiate rates and confirm terms (W2, C2C, 1099) with candidates.
Schedule interviews, follow up on feedback and keep candidates informed through the process.
Maintain candidate and requirement records accurately in the ATS or tracker.
Build and maintain a pipeline of candidates for recurring skills.
Meet daily and weekly targets for submissions, interviews and closures.
Required skills and qualifications
6 months to 3 years of experience in US IT staffing.
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
Good understanding of US employment terms: W2, C2C, 1099, and visa types such as H1B, OPT, CPT, GC and USC.
Basic knowledge of IT technologies and roles, such as Java, .NET, Python, cloud, data and testing.
Experience with Boolean search and sourcing on LinkedIn and job boards.
Strong English communication, both written and spoken.
Comfortable working the US shift from the Chennai office.
Self-motivated, target-driven and a good team player.
Good to have
Experience working with MSP/VMS systems and prime vendors.
Familiarity with an ATS or LinkedIn Recruiter.
Experience recruiting for end clients and implementation partners.

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