01 Sep
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Objectways
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Chennai
01 Sep
Objectways
Chennai
Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Chennai (Remote)
Experience: 2+ Years
Employment Type: Full time
Work Timing: US EST Shift / Night Shift
About the Role:
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in US IT Recruitment. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the US recruitment process, excellent sourcing and candidate management skills, and be comfortable working in US EST shift timings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle the end-to-end recruitment process for US IT positions.
- Source candidates through LinkedIn, Dice, Indeed, job portals, referrals, and internal databases.
- Review resumes and shortlist candidates based on technical skills and client requirements.
- Conduct initial candidate screening and assess technical and professional suitability.
- Understand candidate work authorization, location, availability, compensation, and other relevant details.
- Coordinate interviews between candidates and US-based clients/hiring managers.
- Maintain regular communication and follow up with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified IT candidates.
- Work closely with hiring managers to understand job requirements and sourcing priorities.
- Negotiate compensation and assist in closing selected candidates.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment status in ATS/recruitment trackers.
- Handle multiple requirements simultaneously and ensure timely submission of qualified candidates.
- Meet recruitment targets and turnaround times while maintaining candidate quality.
- Develop and maintain strong candidate relationships throughout the hiring process.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in US IT Recruitment/Talent Acquisition.
- Hands-on experience recruiting for US-based clients or organizations.
- Good understanding of the US IT recruitment lifecycle.
- Experience using sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn, Dice, Indeed, and other job portals.
- Basic understanding of US work authorization categories such as H-1B, H-4 EAD, L-2 EAD, Green Card, US Citizen, OPT, and CPT.
- Ability to understand technical requirements and screen candidates for IT roles.
- Strong sourcing, communication, negotiation, and candidate-closing skills.
- Good knowledge of Boolean search and other candidate-sourcing techniques.
- Ability to manage multiple open positions and work in a target-driven environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to work in US EST shift timings.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with US staffing companies or US-based clients.
- Experience recruiting for roles such as Software Development, Data Engineering, Cloud, DevOps, AI/ML, QA, and other IT positions.
- Experience working with ATS/recruitment management systems.
- Strong passive candidate sourcing and engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Key Competencies
- US IT Recruitment
- Talent Acquisition
- Candidate Sourcing
- Resume Screening
- Technical Recruitment
- Candidate Engagement
- Interview Coordination
- Negotiation & Closing
- Stakeholder Management
- Time Management
📌 Talent Acquisition Specialist – US IT Recruitment (Chennai)
🏢 Objectways
📍 Chennai