Lead Recruiter IT Staffing Contract-to-Hire Focus

Job Title: Lead Recruiter IT Staffing (Contract-to-Hire Focus)

Mode: Work from Office ONLY

Location: Hitech city, Madhapur.

Experience: 4+ years in IT Recruitment (at least 1+ years in team leadership)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Lead Recruiter who will manage a team of 5 recruiters while also contributing hands-on as an individual contributor. The ideal candidate will have strong technical understanding of IT Skills, proven experience in contract-to-hire (C2H), and a demonstrated ability to deliver results in a fast-paced staffing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of 5 IT recruiters to achieve hiring goals.
• Monitor performance metrics, provide feedback, and ensure consistent productivity.
• Conduct regular team meetings, reviews, and recruitment performance analysis.
• Hands-on Recruitment
• Actively source, screen, and interview candidates for contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent IT positions.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requirement understanding to candidate onboarding.
• Utilize job portals, LinkedIn, internal databases, and referrals to identify top talent.
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Partner with Account Managers and Delivery Heads to understand client needs and project timelines.
• Ensure timely submission of quality profiles and manage candidate pipelines effectively.
• Coordinate client interviews, follow-ups, and offer negotiations.
• Process Excellence
• Maintain accurate documentation in the ATS/CRM.
• Implement best practices to improve team efficiency and hiring turnaround time.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies, hiring trends, and market insights.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in IT Recruitment, with at least 1 year in a team lead or senior recruiter role.
• Proven track record of handling Contract-to-Hire (C2H) and direct hire positions.
• Solid understanding of Super Niche Skills like Guidewire, SAP, Workday, Salesforce, ServiceNow
• Experience managing a team, assigning requirements, tracking performance, and training junior recruiters.
• Excellent sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter and Naukri
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to thrive in a performance-driven environment with tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in IT staffing firms or consulting companies.
• Familiarity with VMS / MSP hiring models.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to grow into a Recruitment Manager / Delivery Lead role.
• Collaborative and high-energy work culture.
• Continuous learning and development in the latest recruitment technologies.