OPT Recruiter

Job Title: OPT Recruiter

Location: Mindspace ( Madhapur - Hyderabad )
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Staffing & Recruitment / IT Services

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven OPT Recruiter to join our dynamic talent acquisition team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and placing F1-OPT, CPT, STEM OPT, and H1B transfer candidates & other visas, primarily in the IT sector. This role requires deep understanding of the U.S. work visa ecosystem and hands-on experience working with international student populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, identify, and recruit OPT/CPT candidates through job portals, university relationships, social media, and networking.
• Build and maintain robust pipelines of qualified candidates through ongoing engagement and effective relationship management.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates to understand their career goals and match them with suitable client job openings.
• Screen candidates through interviews, assess technical and communication skills, and ensure legal eligibility for employment.
• Coordinate with internal sales/account management teams to align candidates with client needs.
• Educate candidates on job market trends, career paths, visa compliance, and interview preparation.
• Maintain accurate candidate data and activity logs in the recruitment CRM/ATS system.
• Stay updated on U.S. immigration policies related to F1, OPT, CPT, STEM OPT, and H1B.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• 06 months - 2 yeas of experience in OPT recruiting in the U.S. staffing industry.
• Familiarity with U.S. immigration/work authorization types (especially F1, OPT, CPT, H1B, GC, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Proficiency in using job boards (e.g., Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder), LinkedIn, and ATS systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with university career centers and international student offices.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Sales mindset and negotiation skills are a plus.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive compensation + performance-based incentives.
• Flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding team.
• Exposure to diverse hiring strategies and cutting-edge recruitment tools.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person