Recruiter

Company: Northwestern Mutual
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary The primary responsibility in the office is to build high-level quality relationships in the community and to promote Northwestern Mutual career, generate referrals, and develop brand advocates. He or she plays a key role in creating and leading the recruiting strategies to reach activity and contract goals. Key Responsibilities Sourcing • Build and develop effective referral sources within the office, with community advocates, and from a variety of other sources that generate qualified leads • Take ownership of internal and external relationships that drive candidate pipeline growth • Design and deliver office recruiting strategies to drive activity and reach contract goals • Identify new prospects by participating in community clubs and organizations • Lead and promote office brands on social media platforms and in community forums • Actively source leads from online databases and social platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc) • Coordinate and collaborate on recruitment marketing strategies Selection • Own full cycle recruiting process, including but not limited to screening candidates, conducting first interviews, administering screening tools, and guiding candidates through the process • Maintain integrity and consistency of the process; communicate with candidates at each step • Be knowledgeable on all aspects of the financial representative career • Manage the transition of candidates from recruitment to onboarding, including the Contract, • Oversee any pre-contract training to be done by the candidate Accountability, Tracking, and Analysis • Analyze and identify recruiting process inefficiencies; establish and implement improvements • Utilize applicant tracking system to maintain accurate records in candidate database • Prepare reports and results for leadership team meetings; coordinate regular meetings to review, assess, and establish actions based on the data Minimum Job Requirements • Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years of equivalent work experience • 5 years of progressively responsible work experience, preferably in sales, recruiting, or related field • Experience in the financial services or related industry is desired • Strong communication skills required with the ability to build rapport and influence others • Experience with prospecting; generating leads via phone or face-to-face interactions preferred • Demonstrated knowledge of sourcing platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake) • Strong network of personal/professional advocates or community involvement Benefits • Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance • Group Life, Short and Long-Term Disability • 401(k) Retirement Plan • PTO holiday pay • Base salary proportionate to experience level with the opportunity for bonuses • Personal and professional development opportunities

Keywords: Northwestern Mutual, St. Louis , Recruiter, Sales , Saint Louis, Missouri