Senior Recruiter (Recruitment/Cross-Industry Expertise)

Black Pen Recruitment is a global recruitment agency that connects top-tier talent with leading companies across Africa, Europe, and North America. We specialize in FinTech, BPO, foreign language support, legal, and startup sectors. Our focus is on delivering quality-driven, client-centric recruitment solutions for high-growth, innovative businesses.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Recruiter to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, building strong talent pipelines, and delivering high-quality candidates to our global clients. You must have a proven track record in sourcing and placing candidates across multiple sectors, with particular experience in foreign language support, BPO, FinTech, or startup environments.

Job Type: Full-time | Onsite

Location: Cape Town

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field
• Understanding of international hiring practices and compliance
• Proven track record of successful recruitment across diverse industries, including high-volume environments and niche roles in sectors such as BPO, FMCG, Oil & Gas, foreign language support (Cross-Functional Industries).
• Strong sourcing skills with expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven
• Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts and vacancies simultaneously
• Comfortable working remotely and independently
• Familiarity with ATS systems
• Ability to work across various time zones and with international clients

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes: sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating interviews, and closing offers
• Partner with clients to understand their hiring needs and deliver tailored recruitment strategies
• Build and manage talent pipelines for high-demand and niche roles
• Source candidates using various platforms including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and networking channels
• Provide market insights, salary benchmarking, and hiring recommendations to clients
• Maintain accurate candidate records using our applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Deliver an exceptional candidate and client experience
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and talent acquisition best practices