Lead IT Recruiter (US Staffing) - Onsite Chennai/ Night Shift/ Independent Contributor Role

Job Title: Lead IT Recruiter – US Staffing

Location: Chennai (Onsite)

Shift: Night Shift (US Shift)

Experience: 4–6 Years

Role Type: Independent Contributor (IC Role)

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Lead IT Recruiter – US Staffing to join our growing recruitment team in Chennai. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in end-to-end US IT recruitment, excellent sourcing skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced staffing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Handle complete recruitment life cycle for US IT requirements.
Source, screen, and submit qualified candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, networking, and referrals.
Work on W2, C2C, and Full-Time requirements from Direct Clients/MSP/VMS.
Understand technical job requirements and identify suitable candidates quickly.
Conduct initial HR screening and interview coordination.
Negotiate pay rates and manage offer discussions with candidates.
Maintain strong candidate relationships and ensure regular follow-ups.
Achieve daily/weekly submission and closure targets.
Maintain recruitment trackers and update ATS regularly.
Ensure quality submissions within client TAT.

Required Skills:

4–6 years of experience in US IT Staffing/Recruitment.
Strong experience working with technologies like Java, .NET, Cloud, DevOps, Data, SAP, Cybersecurity, etc.
Hands-on experience with Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Boolean search techniques.
Good understanding of US tax terms, visa types, and employment models.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong sourcing and screening capabilities.