US IT Recruiter

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior US IT Recruiter to join our dynamic staffing team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with US tax terms (W2, C2C, 1099) and be primarily focused on W2 recruitment. This role demands a deep understanding of the US hiring process, compliance regulations, and prior exposure to working with state & commercial clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, screen, and recruit IT professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, and full-time W2 positions.
• Manage the full recruitment life cycle: gathering, sourcing, screening, interviewing, negotiation, and onboarding.
• Work closely with Account Managers and Delivery Managers to understand client requirements, especially for state and commercial projects.
• Utilize various sourcing tools (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, internal databases, referrals) to identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct technical screenings and evaluate candidates qualifications, skills, and fit for government project environments.
• Negotiate salary and rates with candidates, ensuring alignment with W2 employment terms and federal/state compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of changing US tax laws, employment regulations, and government contracting protocols.
• Build a network of IT consultants with clearance levels (e.g., Public Trust, Secret, Top Secret) preferred for federal roles.
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to client and company compliance policies.
• Provide weekly updates and reports to senior leadership and delivery teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on US IT recruitment experience.
• Strong understanding and experience with US tax terms: W2, Corp-to-Corp (C2C), 1099.
• Proven track record in recruiting for W2 candidates in IT domains.
• Experience recruiting state and commercial clients.
• Familiarity with government client onboarding, security clearance, and documentation requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using ATS and recruiting tools ( JobDiva, CEIPAL).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience recruiting candidates with federal security clearances.
• Knowledge of vendor management systems (VMS) used by state/commercial clients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.