Senior International Recruiter (Fintech/Microsoft Business Solutions)

Black Pen Recruitment partners with international clients to deliver high-impact hiring across fintech, technology, and professional services. We combine deep market expertise with smart tooling to produce fast, high-quality results and an exceptional candidate experience.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a high-performing recruiter to lead end-to-end hiring for Microsoft Business Solutions talent globally. You will blend world-class headhunting with AI (incl. ChatGPT) and a modern ATS to build outstanding shortlists, while nurturing trusted client relationships.

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Location: Cape Town, CBD

Workplace: Hybrid

Clients: International (European Timezone)

Required Experience & Skills

• Prior work experience at Microsoft (essential).
• 5+ years’ international recruiting (agency or in-house) focused on Microsoft ecosystem talent.
• Proven headhunting track record for senior and niche roles.
• Hands-on with a modern ATS (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workable) and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Demonstrated use of AI/ChatGPT in day-to-day recruiting workflows.
• Strong client management, negotiation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Comfortable working across time zones; deadline-driven with excellent attention to detail.
• Based in Cape Town (or willing to relocate) and able to work on-site in Cape Town CBD.

Nice to Have

• Experience recruiting for Microsoft partners/GSIs or large transformation programs.
• Familiarity with global screening/compliance in recruitment (POPIA/GDPR).
• Exposure to sales/delivery/PMO recruitment within Microsoft Business Solutions.

Success Metrics

• Time-to-shortlist, submit-to-interview, offer rate, offer acceptance, and client & candidate NPS.
• ATS data accuracy and on-time weekly reporting.
• Quality of hire feedback at 90-day and 6-month checkpoints.

Responsibilities

• Run full-cycle recruitment (intake, sourcing , assessment , offer) for roles across Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, and Modern Work.
• Proactively headhunt scarce skills; conduct market mapping and competitive talent intelligence.
• Use AI/ChatGPT to accelerate sourcing, outreach personalization, screening notes, and candidate summaries.
• Maintain disciplined process and data hygiene in the ATS; produce clear pipeline and KPI reporting.
• Lead client discovery, set SLAs, deliver weekly updates, and advise on compensation and market insights.
• Orchestrate structured interviews/assessments; manage offers and close talent across regions.
• Champion an excellent candidate experience and uphold compliance (GDPR/POPIA).

What We Offer

• Competitive base + performance incentives/commission.
• International client exposure and complex mandates.
• Hybrid work model after 3 months and a collaborative Cape Town CBD office environment.