Executive Recruiter

Northwestern Mutual; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong potential for career advancement

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Grand Rapids is seeking a driven Recruiter to identify and onboard top talent to support growth. The ideal candidate will leverage their interpersonal skills and community connections to build strong candidate pipelines and ensure a high-quality candidate experience. This role offers strong potential for career progression into leadership. Ideal for a self-motivated individual focused on results and relationship-building tactics.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust quickly.
• Previous experience in sales, recruiting, or networking-driven roles preferred.
• Organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented with a track record of achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop candidate pipelines through referrals, networking, and community involvement.
• Conduct initial interviews, and maintain consistent communication with candidates.
• Partner closely with leadership to drive growth through recruitment initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Networking skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Results-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are looking for a driven and relationship-focused Recruiter to play a key role in the growth of our organization. In this position, you’ll identify, attract, and onboard top talent for our expanding team of financial professionals. You will build meaningful connections both inside and outside the organization, promote the career opportunity, and guide candidates through a structured and thoughtful selection process.

This role offers strong potential for career advancement, with opportunities to move into leadership as the office continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Selection

• Build and develop candidate pipelines through referrals, networking, and community involvement
• Conduct initial interviews, administer assessment tools, and facilitate follow-up meetings
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with candidates throughout the process
• Represent the career opportunity at networking and community events
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience through a structured selection process

Accountability & Collaboration

• Partner closely with leadership to drive growth through recruitment initiatives
• Utilize software tools to maintain candidate databases and track recruiting activity
• Analyze recruiting metrics to improve process efficiency and outcomes
• Provide ongoing support to new hires as they transition into their roles
• Assist with preparing reports, coordinating leadership meetings, and supporting strategic recruitment goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust quickly
• Previous experience in sales, recruiting, or networking-driven roles preferred
• Well-connected within the community and comfortable with relationship-building
• Organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented with a track record of achieving goals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

Growth Path

This position is designed for someone who wants to make a significant impact on the growth of the office. With proven results, the Recruiter will have the opportunity to grow into roles with greater leadership responsibility.

Desired Competencies

• Action Oriented – Energetic and proactive in seizing opportunities
• Candidate Focus – Dedicated to providing an exceptional candidate experience
• Drive for Results – Consistently meets or exceeds recruitment goals
• Interpersonal Savvy – Skilled at building strong and effective relationships
• Priority Setting – Focused on the most critical tasks for success
• Networking Skills – Actively engages in community and professional networks to identify top talent