Lead Technical Recruiter

Role & responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of US IT Recruiters; provide training, support, and performance feedback.
  
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for IT requirements from sourcing to onboarding.
  
• Collaborate with clients and internal account managers to understand hiring needs and define job requirements.
  
• Utilize various sourcing strategies including job boards (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder), LinkedIn Recruiter, internal databases, and referrals.
  
• Screen candidates for technical fit, visa status, availability, rate/salary expectations, and communication skills.
  
• Handle negotiations (W2, C2C, 1099) and close candidates within defined SLAs.
  
• Track and report recruitment metrics: submission count, interviews, offers, and closures.
  
• Ensure compliance with client-specific processes and documentation.
  
• Stay updated with current market trends, technologies, and visa regulations (H1B, GC, USC, etc.).
  
• Act as a bridge between recruiters, account managers, and clients to ensure timely and quality delivery.
  

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in US IT recruitment.
  
• At least 2 years in a

  leadership or senior role

  , handling a team of 3+ recruiters.
• Strong working knowledge of US tax terms (W2, C2C, 1099) and visa types (H1B, GC, USC, OPT/CPT).
  
• Hands-on experience with major job boards and ATS tools (e.g., Ceipal, Bullhorn, JobDiva).
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to multitask and prioritize based on client urgency and role criticality.
  
• High closure ratio and proven record of performance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with performance incentives.
  
• Leadership opportunity in a growing organization.
  
• Friendly work environment with career growth potential.
  
• Exposure to top-tier US clients and technologies.