Job Description

Recruitment Lead – U.S. Government Staffing Experience Required: 5–10 Years in U.S. Staffing with strong exposure to U.S.

State/Government hiring Location: Mohali Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Recruitment Lead to manage and drive U.S. Government/State staffing operations. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience working with U.S.

state/public sector clients, managing VMS portals, leading recruitment teams, and delivering qualified candidates within strict SLA timelines. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and expertise in U.S. staffing processes, visa classifications, tax terms, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the U.S. State/Government staffing recruitment team and delivery operations Handle end-to-end recruitment for U.S. state/public sector clients Work directly with hiring managers and clients on requirements, submissions, interviews, and closures Manage and operate VMS portals such as Fieldglass, VectorVMS, Beeline, PeopleFluent, etc.

Assign requirements to recruiters and monitor daily performance metrics Ensure SLA adherence, submission quality, and delivery targets are consistently achieved Source, screen, evaluate, and shortlist candidates for technical and non-technical roles Conduct initial HR, technical, and behavioral screening interviews Draft and post job descriptions across job boards and social media platforms Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline and recruitment database/CRM Coordinate interview scheduling, feedback tracking, onboarding, and documentation Manage client escalations and maintain strong stakeholder relationships Mentor and guide recruiters on sourcing strategies, compliance, and delivery excellence Stay updated on U.S. market trends, technologies, and government staffing demands Required Skills & Qualifications: Must Have: Proven experience in U.S. State/Government/Public Sector staffing Strong hands-on experience with VMS/MSP environments and portals Expertise in U.S.

work authorization/visas: H1B H1 Transfer OPT-EAD GC-EAD H4-EAD TN Visa Green Card Strong understanding of U.S. tax terms: W2 C2C 1099 Good understanding of U.S. time zones and hiring practices Strong leadership, team handling, and stakeholder management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced and target-driven environment Preferred Qualifications: Experience handling direct state client requirements Familiarity with ATS/CRM tools Experience managing a team of recruiters Strong networking and sourcing capabilities using LinkedIn, Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, etc.

Key Competencies: Team Leadership Client Management Delivery Management Recruitment Strategy Negotiation Skills Multitasking & Prioritization Problem Solving Compliance Awareness Performance Metrics: Submission-to-interview ratio Interview-to-offer ratio SLA adherence Team productivity Client satisfaction Closure turnaround time (TAT)