Recruiter

Northwestern Mutual; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual – St. Louis is seeking a driven Recruiter to identify, attract, and engage exceptional talent for our growing network of Financial Advisors.

This role goes beyond traditional recruiting, offering an opportunity to influence the future of a high-performing organization by connecting ambitious professionals with meaningful, long-term careers. You will source through referrals, social media, and community networks; maintain a strong candidate pipeline; and partner with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, sales, business development, staffing, or a relationship-focused role preferred.
• Strong networking, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and driven by goals and results.
• Comfortable engaging with professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute innovative sourcing strategies across referrals, networking, social media, community engagement, and targeted outreach
• Serve as a brand ambassador for Northwestern Mutual throughout the St. Louis community and professional organizations
• Build meaningful relationships with prospective candidates and guide them through a consultative, high-touch recruitment process
• Partner closely with leadership to execute growth initiatives and achieve recruiting objectives
• Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates and deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first conversation through onboarding

Skills

Networking

Relationship-building

Sourcing strategies

Candidate experience

Communication

Tools

LinkedIn

ATS tools

Job description

Help Build the Future of a Top Financial Services Organization

Northwestern Mutual – St. Louis is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Recruiter to identify, attract, and engage exceptional talent for our growing network of Financial Advisors. This is more than a recruiting role—it's an opportunity to influence the future of a high-performing organization by connecting ambitious professionals with meaningful, long-term careers.

If you thrive on building relationships, creating opportunities, and making a measurable impact, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Create and execute innovative sourcing strategies across referrals, networking, social media, community engagement, and targeted outreach
• Serve as a brand ambassador for Northwestern Mutual throughout the St. Louis community and professional organizations
• Build meaningful relationships with prospective candidates and guide them through a consultative, high-touch recruitment process
• Partner closely with leadership to execute growth initiatives and achieve recruiting objectives
• Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates and deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first conversation through onboarding

Why Join Northwestern Mutual?

• Direct impact on organizational growth by helping build a team of future financial professionals
• Competitive compensation with uncapped performance-based incentives
• Professional growth opportunities in recruiting, talent acquisition leadership, and business development
• Extensive networking opportunities with business leaders, community influencers, and emerging professionals
• Collaborative, high-performance culture that values initiative, relationships, and results
• Access to a respected national brand with a strong local presence and reputation

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, sales, business development, staffing, or a relationship-focused role preferred
• Strong networking, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, organized, and driven by goals and results
• Comfortable engaging with professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds
• Base Salary: $60,000–$70,000 annually
• Performance-based bonuses tied directly to recruiting success
• 401(k) with company benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Ready to Learn More?

Apply today and help connect top talent with meaningful careers while building your own successful future with Northwestern Mutual.