US IT Recruiter

Overview

This position involves managing the entire recruitment process for US IT, domestic, and UK roles. The role includes sourcing candidates, screening them, coordinating interviews, negotiating offers, and closing hires efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete recruitment workflow from requisition intake through offer finalization for US IT and domestic/UK roles.
• Source candidates proactively through various platforms such as Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, referrals, and vendor partnerships.
• Have a solid understanding of US employment tax classifications (C2C, W2, 1099) and immigration/work authorization requirements (H1B, Green Card, US Citizen, OPT/CPT, TN).
• Conduct level-1 interviews to evaluate candidates’ technical skills, communication, compensation expectations, and eligibility to work in the US before advancing them to clients or hiring managers.
• Manage multiple priority requisitions simultaneously across US, domestic, and UK accounts, balancing quality and urgent hiring needs.
• Collaborate with account managers, hiring managers, and clients to clarify roles, set expectations, and resolve sourcing challenges.
• Keep detailed, up-to-date pipeline records in ATS systems like Zoho Recruit, ensuring candidate tracking and stage updates.
• Oversee submissions from staffing vendors, ensuring quality and timeliness while negotiating rates, particularly for C2C contracts.
• Lead compensation and offer negotiations consistent with budget limits, escalating concerns over market rate discrepancies as necessary.
• Communicate regularly with the Talent Acquisition Lead regarding requisition status, hurdles, and hire projections.
• Contribute to ongoing enhancements of recruitment processes, including screening tools and scheduling workflows.
• Guide and mentor junior recruiting staff on sourcing strategies, candidate evaluation, and maintaining pipeline hygiene.

Qualifications and Experience

• Between 5 and 9 years of recruiting experience with a focus on US IT staffing covering C2C, W2, and 1099 engagements.
• Proven ability to fill specialized or difficult US IT roles within agreed timelines, collaborating with clients and vendor partners.
• Strong expertise in sourcing techniques using LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, Boolean search methods, and leveraging referral networks.
• Comprehensive knowledge of US employment tax categories, work authorization types, and staffing submission and rate negotiation processes.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems such as Zoho Recruit or Greenhouse, with a disciplined approach to managing pipeline data.
• Excellent skills in managing stakeholders including hiring managers, clients, and staffing vendors across US, UK, and domestic contexts.
• Willingness to adjust working hours to align with US time zones beyond the standard shift schedule.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills presented professionally and clearly.