Senior Recruiter (Digital marketing/ Sales) at Black Pen Recruitment

Job Description

Senior Recruiter (Digital marketing/ Sales)

Are you experienced in recruiting? Do you have a deep knowledge of FinTech and i-Gaming?

Well do we have the position for you!

Black Pen Recruitment is Africa’s No.1 Recruitment Agency for Fintech and i-Gaming across the globe. We have a position available as a Senior Recruiter to join our multinational team in the heart of Cape Town.

The position is suitable for an individual with experience in recruiting internationally and Locally  for the i-Gaming, Fintech and Digital Marketing industries, and more. The ideal candidate will be ready to tap into their ability to maximize company profitability by delivering solutions that speak directly to our clients’ needs quickly and efficiently.

Starting date: ASAP

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Headhunter, Recruiter (ideally in FinTech) 

• Advanced knowledge of sourcing techniques (including Boolean search)

• Hands-on experience with sourcing tools (resume databases and portfolio sites)

• Familiarity with HR databases and Applicant Tracking Systems (Zoho) 

• International Recruitment experience is a must - (Europe, Africa and South Africa)

• Excellent communication and persuasion abilities (particularly when making cold calls and sending recruiting emails)

• Time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple open roles simultaneously

• Good decision-making skills

• Tech-savvy 

• Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

• Analytical and Problem-Solving competence: Ability to analyze and interpret information accurately

• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills: Ability to clearly communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders within and outside the organization

• Attention to detail, organized and thorough with a desire for continuous improvement

• Accountable: Professional approach to quality, time, costs and deadlines

• Ambitious: Committed to constantly learning and adding value

• Proactive: An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment

• Adaptable: Responsive to changing business needs and critical last-minute deadlines

Duties and responsibilities:

• Proactive sourcing of candidates by means of market mapping and headhunting, as well as continuous talent management

• Conducting interviews and pre-screening candidates

• Briefing talent on clients and job specifications

• Networking with current and potential talent

• Real-time advertising, and managing the expectations of the talent pool by giving appropriate directives

• Working productively to ensure that targets are met

• Have a clear awareness of what is happening within your client and candidate marketplace and all times, so you are able to remain ahead of the curve and match clients with the right talent every time

• Join social media groups and professional networks and interact with potential candidates

• Maintain organized databases with candidates’ data 

• Attend job fairs and organize career events

• Keep in touch with past applicants

• Use Boolean search to look for qualified candidates for hard-to-fill roles

• Conduct benchmark research on compensation and benefits for various positions and seniority levels

• Measure source of hire and time-to-fill for each role

• Research and recommend new sourcing tools and techniques

Personality and Attitude:

• Exude your upbeat energy and enthusiasm each and every day to motivate your team to be the best they can in every aspect of what they do

• Celebrate the success of others by recognizing the contributions of committed team members and their achievements

• Align your values with the mission, vision and values of the client

• Be a role model for the client’s organizational culture by creating a positive impact at every touchpoint with people, with every word you say or put in print and everything you do.

• Communicate in a fashion that is respectful and well understood

• Collaborate with your peers to collectively think of innovative ideas that drive business through technology

• Build and utilize working relationships with internal business partners across the organization and external business contacts