Kumar Raja

Experienced US IT Recruitment Specialist | Lead Talent Acquisition | Technical Hiring Expert | W2 Sourcing Specialist | Salary Negotiation Expert | Interviews Scheduling | Onboarding Specialist

I'm a results-oriented US Recruitment lead with a strong track record in full-cycle hiring for contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent positions across IT verticals. My goal is simple connect top-tier talent with the right opportunities, fast and efficiently.

Full-Cycle Recruitment Expertise: From sourcing to onboarding, I manage every stage of the recruitment process with speed and precision.

I work on onboarding candidates in US IT recruitment by helping them with joining formalities and making sure they have a smooth start in their new role. I stay in touch with candidates and clients to ensure everything goes well from offer to joining.

Diverse Sourcing Strategies: Adept at leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder and ATS tools like Ceipal

Deep Understanding of US Work Authorization & Tax Terms: Well-versed in W2, Corp-to-Corp (C2C), and 1099 classifications.

Technical Acumen Across Diverse Technologies with a solid understanding of IT stacks (Java, .NET, Cloud, DevOps, Data, Security, ERP) as well as non-IT roles (HR, Finance, Sales, Healthcare, etc.), I can evaluate candidate resumes and profiles efficiently to ensure strong technical alignment and cultural fit.

I thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in building long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates.