Job Title: US IT Recruiter Lead
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
About the Role:
We are looking for a highly experienced and driven US IT Recruiter Lead to join our growing talent acquisition team. This is a leadership role that requires a strong background in full-cycle US IT recruitment, with deep expertise in sourcing strategies and technical screening of W-2 candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of US IT recruiters to achieve hiring targets
- Source high-quality W-2 candidates through various channels including job boards, LinkedIn, social media, networking, and Boolean search techniques
- Conduct thorough technical screening and assessment of candidates for a wide range of IT roles (software engineers, developers, architects, QA, DevOps, data engineers, etc.)
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and define sourcing strategies
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, offer management, and onboarding
- Maintain and grow a strong pipeline of pre-qualified W-2 candidates across multiple IT disciplines
- Ensure compliance with US employment regulations and company hiring policies
- Track and report recruitment metrics to leadership
- Drive continuous improvement in sourcing strategies, screening processes, and candidate experience
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in US IT recruitment, with at least 1-2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity
- Must be very strong in candidate sourcing — including Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards (Dice, Monster, Indeed), and creative headhunting strategies
- Must be very strong in technical screening of IT candidates across various domains
- Exclusively focused on W-2 candidates (no C2C or 1099)
- Deep understanding of US staffing models, tax terms (W-2, C2C, 1099), and employment types
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment tools
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to work in US time zones and manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
Preferred Skills:
- Experience recruiting for niche and specialized IT roles
- Familiarity with visa types (H1B, GC, USC, EAD) and their implications for W-2 employment
- Prior experience working with US-based clients or staffing firms
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to work with top US clients across multiple industries
- Career growth and leadership development opportunities
