US IT Recruitment Team Lead

Role Overview

Kaizen SRA Technologies is seeking an experienced and driven US IT Recruitment Team Lead to join their talent acquisition team in Chennai. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of recruiters focused on sourcing and placing IT professionals for clients in the United States staffing market. You will combine hands-on recruiting expertise with strong leadership capabilities to drive team performance, ensure quality delivery, and meet client hiring objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of US IT recruiters to achieve individual and team hiring targets
Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process for US-based IT positions, including sourcing, screening, submitting, and closing candidates
Partner with account managers and clients to understand job requirements and develop effective sourcing strategies
Monitor team performance metrics and provide regular coaching and feedback to improve productivity
Utilize job boards, ATS platforms, LinkedIn, and other sourcing channels to identify top IT talent
Ensure compliance with US staffing regulations including work authorization (OPT, CPT, H1B, GC, USC)
Conduct training sessions for new recruiters on US IT staffing processes and best practices
Collaborate with senior management to refine recruitment workflows and improve placement ratios
Maintain strong candidate pipelines across various IT skill sets including development, infrastructure, and data roles

Requirements / Qualifications

Proven experience in US IT staffing and recruitment, with demonstrated team lead or supervisory experience
Strong understanding of US tax terms (W2, C2C, 1099) and work visa categories
Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and job portals such as Dice, Monster, LinkedIn, and CareerBuilder
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with candidates and clients effectively
Ability to work in US shift timings aligned with client time zones
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset
Experience sourcing niche IT profiles across domains such as cloud, cybersecurity, data engineering, and software development
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple open requisitions and prioritize workload under pressure
Bachelor's degree in any discipline; MBA or HR specialization is a plus

About the Company

Kaizen SRA Technologies is a staffing and IT services organization specializing in connecting skilled technology professionals with leading enterprises across the US market. The company focuses on delivering end-to-end recruitment and workforce solutions tailored to the dynamic needs of the global IT industry.