Position: OPT Recruiter
Location: Madhapur, Hyderabad
Description:
This role focuses on talent sourcing, candidate engagement, immigration awareness, and smooth onboarding, ensuring consultants are well-prepared to transition into projects.
We are not looking for Technical Recruiter or Bench Sales profiles- Pls do not apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for OPT, H1B, and senior consultants: sourcing, screening, evaluation, and onboarding.
- get the candidates into our bench
- Source OPT/CPT candidates from job portals (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder), LinkedIn, universities, and training institutes.
- Build and maintain a diverse pipeline of candidates, including OPT, CPT, H1B, GC, and US Citizens.
- Onboard senior IT consultants onto the bench, ensuring documentation, compliance, and smooth integration into the team.
- Collaborate with universities, training vendors, and referral networks to attract fresh OPT talent.
- Educate candidates about visa processes, immigration requirements, and career growth opportunities.
- Conduct detailed resume screenings and pre-interviews to evaluate technical and cultural fit.
- Maintain accurate candidate records in ATS/CRM systems and prepare recruitment status reports.
- Coordinate with the reporting manager to understand current bench requirements and align sourcing strategies.
- Ensure all candidate documentation is compliant with US hiring and immigration regulations.
- Provide ongoing relationship management and career guidance to onboarded consultants.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 2–5 years of hands-on experience in US IT recruitment.
- Strong knowledge of US immigration policies, work authorizations, and hiring processes.
- Proficiency in sourcing via Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn Recruiter, and university networks.
- Experience in onboarding both entry-level OPT candidates and senior consultants on the bench.
- Familiarity with US tax terms (W2, C2C, 1099).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a target-driven environment.
