OPT Recruiter

Overview

The OPT Recruiter role is centered on sourcing and acquiring qualified IT professionals in the US market across diverse work authorization types including OPT, CPT, H-1B, H-4 EAD, GC EAD, Green Card holders, and US Citizens. The recruiter will collaborate closely with the Bench Sales team to supply high-quality candidate profiles aligned with market demands and internal quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize multiple channels such as LinkedIn, job portals, internal databases, referrals, and social media to identify and source qualified IT talent.
• Evaluate candidate profiles for technical skills, experience, visa status, location, salary expectations, availability, and employment preferences.
• Screen candidates to assess technical competencies, communication capabilities, and overall marketability.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of marketable candidates across technologies and visa classifications.
• Prepare candidate resumes and profiles adhering to internal quality guidelines, ensuring thorough and accurate data capture.
• Submit vetted profiles to the Bench Sales team to enable marketing efforts.
• Coordinate effectively with Bench Sales to understand priority technologies and specific candidate needs.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with candidates to keep their status, availability, and other details up to date.
• Maintain precise candidate records and progress updates within the applicant tracking system or CRM.
• Manage multiple sourcing priorities simultaneously to ensure steady flow of qualified candidates.
• Track sourcing metrics and profile submission activities, providing regular updates to management.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly sourcing and submission goals as per defined targets.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment processes, documentation standards, and data accuracy policies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of qualified candidates sourced.
• Profiles submitted to Bench Sales for marketing.
• Candidate quality and marketability levels.
• Pipeline breadth by technology and visa category.
• Candidate responsiveness and engagement rates.
• Accuracy and completeness of candidate profiles.
• Productivity measured daily and weekly in sourcing activity.
• Feedback from Bench Sales on submitted profiles.
• Success rate converting sourced profiles into marketing opportunities.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in US IT staffing or recruitment.
• In-depth understanding of US IT technologies and staffing methodologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of US visa and work authorization categories.
• Proficient in sourcing techniques and candidate identification.
• Experienced in using LinkedIn, job boards, ATS/CRM systems, and other recruitment tools.
• Ability to assess candidate marketability and fit for Bench Sales marketing.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills, with strong candidate relationship management.
• Ability to thrive in a performance-driven US staffing environment.
• High attention to detail for maintaining accurate candidate databases.
• Collaborative approach to working with Bench Sales and Delivery teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be proactive, focused on targets, and possess strong sourcing capabilities. They will have a clear understanding of the US IT staffing market, be comfortable working with candidates from various visa statuses, and consistently build a high-quality, ready-to-market candidate pipeline. This role emphasizes candidate sourcing and profile creation for sales marketing purposes rather than direct client negotiations or final placements.