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.

📌 Lead US IT Recruiter (Chennai)
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