Associate Director of Talent

Overview

With direction and partnership of leadership, this role is pivotal in driving talent growth and recruitment at the District Network Office. This position is focused on cultivating high-quality relationships within the office and the broader community while promoting the Northwestern Mutual career path. Key responsibilities include generating internal referrals and developing brand advocates. The ideal candidate will excel in creating and executing recruiting strategies to meet activity and contract goals. Critical competencies include innovation, priority setting, exceptional communication skills, decision quality, and a strong drive to achieve.

Primary Responsibilities

Sourcing, Branding, Selection

• Review resumes and schedule initial interviews.
• Utilize digital platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and job boards for sourcing.
• Manage relationships and communication with candidates throughout the selection process.
• Own the selection process, including screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, administering screening tools, and guiding candidates through each stage.
• Build and nurture effective referral networks within the office, with community advocates, and from various other sources to generate qualified leads.
• Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to enhance office and company branding.
• Coordinate advertising and marketing strategies, including social media, flyers, and local events.
• Collaborate with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to exchange leads and best practices.

Onboarding

• Coordinate initial onboarding schedules with candidates.
• Oversee pre-contract training requirements for candidates.
• Partner with the Network Office Director of Talent on onboarding to ensure successful enrollment in the National Training Program.

Accountability, Tracking, and Analysis

• Report weekly recruiting activities to the leadership team.
• Develop proficiency in using home office-supported software to maintain candidate databases and ensure efficient record-keeping during the selection process.
• Assist in coordinating leadership team meetings and preparing activity/results reports.
• Analyze recruiting ratios to identify inefficiencies in the selection process and implement improvements.
• May include oversight of contract and licensing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience, preferably in sales, recruiting, or a related field.
• Experience in the financial services industry is a plus.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and professionally with team members and individuals at all levels.
• Experience in prospecting and generating leads through phone or face-to-face interactions is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Handshake.
• Established network of personal/professional advocates or demonstrated community involvement.