Job Title: OPT Recruiter / US IT Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Remote (Hyderabad/ Vijayawada)
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Schedule: Night Shift (US Business Hours – EST)
Experience Level: 1 to 2 Years in US IT Recruitment / OPT Sourcing
Interested applicants can share their updated resumes to [email protected]
Position Overview:
We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated OPT Recruiter with 1 to 2 years of experience in US IT Staffing to join our growing talent acquisition team. In this remote role, you will be responsible for sourcing, screening, onboarding, and placing international visa holders (OPT, H1B & GC) across diverse IT domains.
The ideal candidate understands US immigration work authorizations, possesses strong sourcing skills on various job portals and university platforms, and excels at building trusting, long-term relationships with tech talent.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Management
- Source genuine OPT, H1B & GC candidates specializing in IT domains (e.g., Software Engineering, Data Engineering, DevOps, Cloud, QA, Cyber Security).
- Leverage platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, Indeed, Carrier4F1, OPTNation, MyVisaJobs, and university portal networks.
- Build and maintain an active database/talent pool of high-demand tech consultants ready for marketing or project placement.
2. Candidate Screening & Evaluation
- Conduct initial phone/video screenings to assess candidates' technical competency, communication skills, career goals, and cultural fit.
- Verify work authorization details, validity, extension timelines, and visa eligibility.
- Ensure candidate commitment and willingness to relocate or work across different client time zones.
3. Onboarding & Relationship Management
- Guide candidates through the internal onboarding process, training programs (if applicable), and documentation verification.
- Act as the primary point of contact for OPT & H1B consultants throughout their lifecycle with the company, maintaining continuous communication and offering career guidance.
- Coordinate between consultants, technical trainers, and Bench Sales/Account Managers to ensure smooth alignment with market requirements.
4. Compliance & Market Knowledge
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of US immigration rules regarding visa extensions, and H-1B transfer filing processes.
- Adhere to strict ethical recruiting practices, ensuring candidate authenticity and background verification.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience: 1–2 years of hands-on experience in US IT Recruitment / OPT Sourcing.
- US Visa Knowledge: In-depth understanding of US work authorizations (OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, H-1B, Green Card, US Citizen).
- Technical Familiarity: Good grasp of common IT skill sets, tech stacks, and job descriptions (Java, Python, Data Science, AWS/Azure, Salesforce, DevOps, UI/UX, etc.).
- Sourcing Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency using major US job boards, social media networking (LinkedIn/X/Facebook groups), and niche OPT databases.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills; comfortable conducting high-volume outbound calls.
- Remote Work Readiness: Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment during US business hours with reliable internet access, quiet workspace, and backup power.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- Prior experience collaborating closely with Bench Sales Recruiters or Account Managers.
- Basic familiarity with ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) like Ceipal, JobDiva, Bullhorn, or Zoho Recruit.
- Experience in university outreach or campus ambassador programs to connect directly with graduating international students.
What We Offer
- Competitive Base Salary + Uncapped Performance Incentives / Commission per placement.
- 100% Remote Flexibility – Work comfortably from home.
- Career Growth: Clear progression path to Senior OPT Recruiter, Team Lead, or Talent Acquisition Manager.
- Paid time off (PTO), US holiday schedule, and ongoing professional development support.