Sr. OPT Sourcing Recruiter

Job Summary:

We are looking for an energetic and results-driven OPT Sourcing Recruiter with experience in U.S. IT staffing and sourcing candidates on OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, H4 EAD, and other work-authorizedstatuses.

The recruiter will be responsible for identifying qualified IT professionals, building a strong candidate pipeline, and coordinating with the marketing/sales team for project opportunities.

Role & responsibilities:

• Source qualified IT candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, resume databases, social media, and internal candidate databases.
• Identify candidates with OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, H4 EAD, and other eligible U.S. work authorizations.
• Understand candidate resumes, technical skills, experience, location, availability, and project preferences.
• Conduct initial screening calls to understand candidate background, communication skills, technical experience, and career goals.
• Maintain and continuously update the OPT/STEM OPT candidate database.
• Match candidates with suitable client requirements based on skills, experience, location, work authorization, and availability.
• Coordinate with sales/marketing teams to submit qualified candidates to relevant requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Follow up with candidates regarding submissions, interviews, feedback, offers, and onboarding.
• Build long-term relationships with candidates and maintain an active candidate pipeline.
• Verify candidate information and ensure resumes are updated and aligned with job requirements.
• Track daily sourcing activities, calls, submissions, interviews, and closures.
• Meet daily and weekly sourcing targets.
• Stay updated on U.S. IT staffing trends, technologies, job markets, and work-authorization terminology.
• Maintain accurate records in ATS, CRM, Excel, or internal recruitment systems.
• Work closely with senior recruiters and team leads to improve sourcing strategies and conversion rates.

Preferred Candidate:

Candidates with experience sourcing OPT/STEM OPT consultants and recent U.S. graduates in technologies such as Java, .NET, QA, Data Engineering, DevOps, Cloud, Business Analysis, and other IT domains will be preferred.

Perks and benefits

• Attractive salary
• Good Incentive structure
• Team Lunch (For every Vacation)
• Snacks & Tea.