OPT Recruiter / US IT Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role

We are looking to hire a dedicated OPT Recruiter with 1 to 2 years of expertise in US IT staffing for a fully remote position. This role involves sourcing, screening, onboarding, and placing international visa holders such as OPT, H1B, and Green Card candidates in various IT fields. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of US immigration work authorizations and sharp skills in sourcing tech talent through various online platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and source qualified OPT, H1B, and GC candidates across IT specialties including Software Engineering, Data Engineering, DevOps, Cloud, QA, and Cyber Security.
• Utilize major portals such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, Indeed, Carrier4F1, OPTNation, MyVisaJobs, and university networks for talent acquisition.
• Develop and manage a robust talent pool database of high-demand technical consultants ready for placement.
• Conduct preliminary phone or video interviews to evaluate candidates' technical skills, communication abilities, career objectives, and cultural compatibility.
• Verify candidates’ work authorization status, visa validity, extension possibilities, and confirm their availability to relocate or work across different time zones.
• Facilitate candidate onboarding, including training coordination and documentation verification.
• Maintain ongoing communication with OPT and H1B candidates, serving as their main contact throughout their engagement with the company.
• Collaborate closely with trainers and sales or account managers to ensure candidate alignment with market and project demands.
• Stay current with US immigration policies relevant to visa extensions and H-1B transfer processes.
• Adhere to ethical recruiting standards by ensuring verification of candidate authenticity and background checks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 1 to 2 years of practical experience in US IT recruitment or OPT sourcing.
• Comprehensive understanding of US work visas including OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, H-1B, Green Card, and US Citizenship.
• Strong familiarity with IT roles and skill sets such as Java, Python, Data Science, AWS/Azure, Salesforce, DevOps, and UI/UX design.
• Proven expertise in leveraging key job boards, social media platforms, and specialized OPT databases for sourcing.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written, and comfort with high-volume outbound calling.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting during US business hours, with necessary infrastructure like stable internet, quiet space, and backup power.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working alongside Bench Sales Recruiters or Account Managers.
• Basic knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems such as Ceipal, JobDiva, Bullhorn, or Zoho Recruit.
• Experience with university outreach or campus ambassador programs targeting international graduates.

What We Provide

• Attractive base compensation along with unlimited performance-based incentives or commission per successful placement.
• Entirely remote work flexibility allowing you to operate comfortably from home.
• Clear career advancement opportunities toward senior recruiting roles and management positions.
• Paid time off aligned with US holidays and support for continuous professional development.