24 Aug
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Preferable.Ai
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Bengaluru
24 Aug
Preferable.Ai
Bengaluru
This is a remote position.
# IT Recruiter – US IT Recruitment & Project Coordination
## Job Overview
We are looking for an **IT Recruiter** with experience in **US IT recruitment and project/resource coordination** to support our growing global IT Field Services operations.
The role will primarily focus on sourcing, screening, recruiting, and onboarding IT professionals and field engineers for **US and European IT projects**, while also supporting project coordination, resource deployment, work-order management, and client delivery activities.
The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of **US IT recruitment, technical staffing, candidate engagement, vendor/contractor coordination, and recruitment operations**, along with the ability to work across multiple time zones and manage time-sensitive project requirements.
### Key Responsibilities
#### US IT Recruitment & Talent Acquisition – Primary Responsibility
* Source and recruit IT professionals and field engineers for **US and European IT Field Services projects**.
* Handle the complete recruitment lifecycle from **sourcing and screening to interview coordination, selection, onboarding, and deployment**.
* Source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, professional networks, referrals, and other recruitment channels.
* Recruit for technical roles such as:
* Desktop Support Engineers
* Field Service Engineers
* Network Engineers
* Data Center Technicians
* IT Support Engineers
* POS / Hardware Support Engineers
* Smart Hands / Remote Hands Engineers
* Infrastructure and Network Support professionals
* Screen candidates based on technical skills, location, availability, work authorization, experience, and project requirements.
* Conduct initial candidate screening and assess communication, technical suitability, availability, and deployment readiness.
* Coordinate technical interviews and client interviews.
* Maintain an active pool of qualified IT contractors and field engineers across different US and European locations.
* Develop and maintain candidate/engineer databases, skill matrices, availability trackers, and regional coverage reports.
* Engage with independent IT contractors, freelancers, staffing partners, and recruitment vendors.
* Negotiate rates, availability, start dates, and other deployment-related requirements with candidates and contractors.
* Ensure candidates meet project-specific compliance and onboarding requirements.
#### Resource & Deployment Coordination
* Coordinate engineer availability and deployment against project requirements and client schedules.
* Support rapid resource fulfillment for **break-fix, IMAC, rollout, installation, migration, and site deployment projects**.
* Coordinate background verification, NDA, right-to-work/work authorization documentation, and other onboarding requirements.
* Maintain accurate records of engineer skills, certifications, locations, availability, rates, and deployment status.
* Coordinate replacements and backup resources when an assigned engineer becomes unavailable.
* Work closely with project coordinators and delivery teams to identify resource gaps and resolve them proactively.
#### IT Field Services Project Coordination
* Support coordination of US/EU IT Field Services projects and work orders.
* Assist with dispatching field engineers and coordinating site visits.
* Track work orders, engineer assignments, appointment schedules, and ticket status.
* Follow up with engineers, vendors, and clients to ensure timely completion of assignments.
* Monitor SLA requirements, response times, appointment timelines, and ticket closures.
* Coordinate activities across multiple time zones, including **EST, PST, GMT, CET, and IST**.
* Escalate delays, resource gaps, SLA risks, and operational issues to the appropriate stakeholders.
* Ensure work-order information and project documentation are complete and accurate.
#### Client & Stakeholder Coordination
* Communicate professionally with US/EU clients, vendors, field engineers, contractors, and internal delivery teams.
* Participate in project and operational calls as required.
* Provide regular updates on recruitment progress, resource availability, deployments, and project requirements.
* Prepare recruitment and project status reports, trackers, and dashboards.
* Maintain clear and timely communication with candidates throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
### Required Skills & Experience
* **1–3+ years of experience in IT recruitment**, preferably supporting US IT staffing or global IT projects.
* Experience recruiting for **US IT / technical roles**, preferably field services, infrastructure, networking, desktop support, or data center roles.
* Understanding of US recruitment practices, candidate sourcing, screening,
interview coordination, and contractor hiring.
* Experience working with **US-based candidates, clients, vendors, or IT staffing partners** is highly preferred.
* Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn, job portals, databases, referrals, and other recruitment channels.
* Good understanding of technical IT terminology and the ability to assess basic technical requirements.
* Strong candidate engagement, negotiation, follow-up, and relationship-management skills.
* Ability to manage multiple open positions and urgent resource requirements simultaneously.
* Good understanding of **SLA, ticketing, work-order, and escalation processes**.
* Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
* Proficiency in **MS Excel / Google Sheets** for recruitment and resource tracking.
* Experience with ATS, CRM, ITSM, or ticketing platforms is an advantage.
### Preferred Qualifications
* Graduate degree, preferably in **Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, HR, or a related field**.
* Experience recruiting for **Desktop Support, Network Support, Field Services, Data Center, POS, or Infrastructure roles**.
* Experience working with IT contractors, freelancers, independent engineers, or staffing vendors.
* Exposure to ServiceNow, Jira, Freshservice, Zoho, or similar ITSM/ticketing platforms.
* Previous experience supporting global IT services, managed services, or field services organizations.
* Familiarity with US time zones and US IT staffing terminology.
### Key Competencies
* Strong ownership and accountability
* Excellent sourcing and candidate assessment skills
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* High level of follow-up and coordination
* Ability to work under tight deadlines
* Strong attention to detail
* Multitasking and prioritization skills
* Client and candidate focused
* Problem-solving and escalation management
* Ability to work independently in a remote setting
### Working Conditions
* **Remote role – India-based**
* Requires flexibility to support **US business hours**, with occasional European/US overlap depending on project requirements.
* Willingness to work in shifts or extended hours when required for US recruitment and project coordination.
* Stable internet connection and laptop required.
* Ability to coordinate with candidates, engineers, clients, and vendors across multiple time zones.
### Role Focus
**Primary:** US IT Recruitment & Resource Management
**Secondary:** IT Field Services Project & Deployment Coordination
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