Lead US IT Recruiter (Night Shift/ Chennai/ OnSite)

Lead US IT Recruiter – Night Shift

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Work Mode: Onsite

Shift: US Night Shift

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Lead US IT Recruiter to join our Chennai-based recruitment team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in US IT staffing, technical recruiting, candidate sourcing, client requirements, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the recruitment lifecycle for US IT requirements, from sourcing through placement.
• Source qualified candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, internal databases, referrals, and other channels.
• Handle requirements across Software Engineering, Cloud, Data/AI, DevOps, Cybersecurity, SAP, ServiceNow, and other IT technologies.
• Screen candidates, conduct technical/behavioral assessments, and coordinate interviews.
• Work closely with Account Managers and clients to understand job requirements and delivery priorities.
• Mentor recruiters, monitor daily performance, and drive team productivity and closures.
• Maintain accurate candidate and submission information in ATS/VMS/recruitment systems.
• Stay updated on US IT hiring trends, technologies, work authorization, and staffing practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in US IT Recruitment, preferably with staffing/consulting firms.
• Strong knowledge of US IT technologies, job requirements, and candidate sourcing strategies.
• Experience working with W2, C2C, 1099, and different US work authorization types.
• Proven ability to handle multiple requirements and meet submission/placement targets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Experience mentoring or leading a team of recruiters is preferred.
• Willingness to work US Night Shift from the Chennai office is mandatory.