Recruiter - Sales-Minded & Relationship-Driven

Northwestern Mutual; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in San Francisco is searching for a motivated Recruiter to drive talent sourcing and build relationships with candidates. This role involves actively engaging with potential candidates, managing the recruiting process from outreach to selection, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, be goal-oriented, and have excellent organizational abilities. Join this dynamic team to shape the future of the firm.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for interaction with candidates.
• Must be comfortable working toward performance metrics.
• Excellent organization and follow-through abilities are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Source and attract candidates through various methods.
• Lead candidates through the recruiting process from outreach to selection.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and track recruiting outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Goal-oriented and comfortable working toward performance metrics

Highly organized with strong follow-through

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Job description

At Northwestern Mutual, recruiting is not an administrative function — it’s a growth engine. We’re looking for a relationship-driven, motivated Recruiter to help build the future of our San Francisco office by identifying, attracting, and selecting top talent.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, working toward clear goals, and seeing the direct impact of their effort.

What You’ll Do

Talent Sourcing & Relationship Building

• Actively source and attract candidates through referrals, networking, social media, advertising, events, and community partnerships
• Build strong referral pipelines with internal team members, Centers of Influence (COIs), and professional organizations
• Represent the Northwestern Mutual brand at community events, career fairs, and networking opportunities
• Collaborate with other recruiters across the firm to share best practices and candidate leads

Candidate Experience & Selection

• Lead candidates through the full recruiting process — from initial outreach to selection
• Conduct initial interviews and assess candidates for culture fit, drive, and long-term potential
• Clearly communicate expectations, next steps, and timelines to candidates
• Create a professional, engaging, and high-touch candidate experience

Accountability, Metrics & Growth

• Track recruiting activity, progress, and outcomes using Northwestern Mutual systems
• Maintain accurate candidate records and pipelines
• Prepare and share weekly recruiting results with leadership
• Continuously refine sourcing and outreach strategies to improve results

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Comfortable working toward goals and performance metrics
• Highly organized with strong follow-through
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Backgrounds that do well in this role include sales, customer-facing roles, hospitality, coaching, or relationship-driven environments