IT Recruiter

Role : IT Recruiter

Location : Jersey City, NJ/ Herndon, VA

Job Type : Contract

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled US IT Recruiter to join our talent acquisition team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the US IT job market, experience sourcing and placing IT professionals, and knowledge of US employment practices, visa types, and tax terms. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying top technical talent and guiding them through the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for IT roles: sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels: job boards, LinkedIn, GitHub, Boolean search, referrals, and networking events.
• Screen candidates for technical fit, culture fit, and US work authorization.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Stay updated on US IT salary trends, market demands, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with US labor laws, company policies, and equal opportunity standards.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future IT needs.

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of US IT roles, technologies, and skill sets.
• Familiarity with US work visas (H1B, OPT, CPT, Green Card, etc.) and tax terms (W2, C2C, 1099).
• Proficiency with ATS platforms and recruiting tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for specific IT domains: AI, cloud, data science, cybersecurity, DevOps, etc.
• Experience with high-volume recruiting or agency settings.
• Knowledge of US regional IT markets
• Familiarity with remote recruiting and virtual collaboration tools.