OPT Recruiter
US IT Staffing (OPT/CPT/STEM OPT)
- Experience: 1-4 Years
- No of Openings : 3
- Timings: 7:30pm to 4:30AM - IST (US Shift)
- Job Location - Hyderabad
We’re seeking an energetic, self-motivated OPT Recruiter to join our growing US Staffing team. You’ll recruit OPT, CPT, STEM OPT, H-1B, EAD, Green Card, and US Citizen consultants for contract, contract-to-hire, and full-time roles — sourcing, screening, interviewing, and managing consultants through the full recruitment lifecycle while building strong relationships with candidates, universities, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Candidate Sourcing: Build continuous pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Indeed, Monster, TechFetch, ZipRecruiter, GitHub, referrals, and university/alumni networks; apply Boolean and X-Ray search techniques.
- Candidate Screening: Evaluate technical skills, communication, work authorization, employment history, and rate expectations; verify eligibility documentation before submission.
- Relationship Management: Maintain long-term consultant relationships, provide bench-period follow-ups, and deliver an excellent candidate experience end-to-end.
- Recruitment Lifecycle: Coordinate interviews, gather feedback, negotiate compensation, and manage offers and onboarding.
- University & OPT Outreach: Build relationships with universities and training institutes to create early-stage OPT/CPT pipelines.
- ATS & Compliance: Maintain accurate ATS/CRM records and ensure compliance with US immigration and employment regulations (OPT, CPT, STEM OPT, H-1B, EAD, Green Card, I-9, E-Verify).
- Collaboration: Partner daily with Sales, Account Managers, Delivery Managers, Bench Sales, and Career Advisors to meet urgent client needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- 1–4 years of experience in US Staffing or OPT Recruitment
- Strong understanding of the US recruitment lifecycle and work-authorization categories
- Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Direct Clients, MSP, or VMS requirements
- Knowledge of IT technologies and software development roles
- Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter Corporate and AI-assisted recruiting tools
- Prior experience with university hiring programs
What We Offer
- Competitive salary + monthly performance incentives and annual bonus
- Paid training & development, with career advancement opportunities
- Employee referral program and health & wellness benefits (as applicable)
- Recognition & rewards in a collaborative work environment