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.
- Robust 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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