Talent Acquisition Specialist - US IT Recruitment

Objectways · India

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