Mortgage Loan Officer Recruiter

Mortgage Loan Officer Recruiter

Willamette Valley Bank is seeking a proactive and relationshipdriven MLO Recruiter to build and maintain a pipeline of highperforming mortgage loan officers to support growth. This role focuses on sourcing engaging and aligning talent with Mortgage Banking leadership needs.

Embedded within the Mortgage Banking team the recruiter will collaborate with hiring leaders to understand market demands.

This is a highvisibility role that requires a professional who can balance independent recruiting activity with adherence to structured HR processes and policies.

Some of the Key Responsibilities Include

• Drive strategic sourcing efforts to attract experienced Mortgage Loan Officers within the banks regional footprint.
• Leverage tools like LinkedIn RETR social media referrals and direct outreach to build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline.
• Lead initial outreach and screening to evaluate qualifications cultural fit and overall alignment with team needs.
• Partner closely with Mortgage Banking leaders to refine recruiting strategies and share market insights on talent trends and competitor activity.
• Present qualified vetted candidates to hiring leaders and guide them through earlystage decisionmaking.
• Stay informed on recruitment best practices and industry trends in mortgage and financial services to support a highperforming talent strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Recruiting Scope and Boundaries

• The recruiter does not negotiate or communicate compensation employment terms or offer details to candidates.
• The recruiter does not issue or present offer letters or employment agreements.
• All HRrelated processes including offer execution preemployment screening and onboarding are handled by Human Resources in coordination with business leaders.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• A caring stable and safe working environment
• Experienced and helpful leadership

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of recruitment sourcing or relationshipbased sales experience in a fastpaced environment preferably within mortgage banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of the mortgage industry MLO licensing and regional market trends.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter RETR or similar sourcing platforms.
• High attention to detail ability to manage multiple pipelines simultaneously.
• Professionalism confidentiality and a proactive relationshipfocused mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with applicant tracking or CRM systems is preferred.

About Us

Where Local Means Everything

If you ask us local means that our connection to the places in which we work goes beyond geography it means we are ingrained in the local economy we are part of the culture and we help support our neighbors through volunteering community outreach and charitable donations.

Banking Local means your money gets reinvested into your local communities and keeps your small towns thriving. When you put your money in a local bank you are helping to provide a tractor to local farmers an oven for the neighborhood bakery and a home for the family next door.

ADA Statement: The responsibilities listed are representative of the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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