Recruiter

Job Description

Description

We are seeking a motivated and strategic Recruiter to join our growing team. This individual will play a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent across multiple departments, including operations, servicing, sales, capital markets, and credit. The ideal candidate is experienced in full-cycle recruiting within the mortgage or financial services industry, passionate about talent acquisition, and excels in a high-performance, dynamic environment.

This role requires a mix of strategic planning and hands-on execution, with a strong focus on building relationships, enhancing the candidate experience, and supporting workforce planning initiatives.

This position follows a hybrid schedule based out of our Bloomington, MN office, with 2 to 3 days per week onsite.

Remote work may be considered for highly qualified candidates based outside the area.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, define job requirements, and develop ideal candidate profiles.

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, scheduling, interviewing, feedback management, and offer coordination.

Develop and implement tailored sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, industry networks, referrals, and direct outreach.

Maintain a pipeline of diverse, qualified talent for roles in mortgage operations, servicing, capital markets, credit risk, and compliance.

Create and maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS); generate reports on requisitions, hiring metrics, and cost/time-to-hire.

Collaborate with HR leadership on workforce planning, talent gap analysis, and employer branding initiatives.

Provide a positive and transparent candidate experience through proactive communication and engagement.

Stay informed on mortgage industry trends, especially within the non-agency and non-QM lending segments.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.

Organize and participate in virtual job fairs, recruiting campaigns, and other outreach initiatives.

Support process improvements, diversity initiatives, and onboarding programs as needed.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience.

2–4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in mortgage or financial services.

Familiarity with non-agency mortgage products, terminology, and industry dynamics.

Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

Experience using ATS platforms (Pinpoint), LinkedIn Recruiter/Sales Navigator, and virtual meeting tools (Zoom, Teams, etc.).

Knowledge of relevant hiring regulations and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience recruiting for specialized mortgage roles such as underwriting, loan servicing, capital markets, or credit risk.

Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards in mortgage hiring.

Background in high-growth or startup environments.

Demonstrated success with diversity recruitment and employer branding initiatives.

Key Competencies:

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Builds strong candidate networks through proactive sourcing strategies and relationship management.

Full-Cycle Recruitment Execution: Manages the end-to-end hiring process efficiently across multiple roles and departments.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Partners closely with hiring managers and HR leadership to align talent strategies with business goals.

Communication & Candidate Engagement: Delivers a consistent, professional, and transparent experience to all candidates and stakeholders.

Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment with the ability to adjust to changing priorities.

Compliance & Process Excellence: Ensures all hiring practices adhere to legal standards and internal policies while continuously improving recruitment processes.

How This Role Demonstrates Our Values:

Integrity: Upholds ethical hiring practices and ensures transparency with both candidates and internal stakeholders.

Collaboration: Works cross-functionally with managers, HR, and senior leadership to support company growth through thoughtful hiring.

Excellence: Strives for a high-quality recruitment experience and consistently sources top-tier talent aligned with company needs.

Critical Curiosity: Continuously seeks new sourcing methods, market insights, and industry trends to innovate recruitment strategies.

Benefits

Great compensation package

Attractive benefits plans and paid time off

401(k) w/ company matching

Professional learning and development opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

And much more!

Successful applicants will exemplify strong ethics, integrity, respect for others, accountability for decisions and actions, and good citizenship.

Maintaining a reliable, uninterrupted high speed internet connection is a requirement of hybrid or remote positions.

All job duties and responsibilities must be performed within the guidelines of the Verus Residential Mortgage Employee Handbook and established company policies and procedures. It is the responsibility of each employee to maintain confidentiality of the company, its clients and to follow applicable laws and regulations in the performance of duties.

Verus Mortgage Capital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcomed to apply and will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination because of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, sex, age, or sexual orientation, or because of a person’s disability or medical condition.

Full-time

Hybrid remote