Talent Acquisition Specialist (Future Role)

Northwestern Mutual – Denver The Talent Acquisition Specialist at Northwestern Mutual – Denver is responsible for overseeing the recruitment efforts for Financial Advisors at our growing District Office. Under the direction of office leadership, this role goes beyond traditional recruitment; it requires a strong sales mindset and exceptional sales skills. You will foster relationships within our office as a referral source and engage with the community and online job boards to achieve office goals in recruiting high‑caliber financial representatives. Additionally, you will manage the recruitment process from "yes" to success, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience. This position requires a strong desire to make a difference, sound interpersonal skills, priority setting, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to driving results. If you are a proactive, persuasive, and resourceful professional with a passion for sales and recruitment, we want to hear from you! Sourcing & Selection Referral Development: Develop and nurture effective referral sources within the office and the community to generate qualified leads. Recruitment Management: Oversee the entire recruitment process, including sourcing candidates, screening, conducting first interviews, administering screening tools, and guiding candidates through the selection process. Resume Review: Assess resumes and conduct initial interviews with potential candidates. Ongoing Communication: Maintain relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process. Community Engagement: Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to promote the office and the Northwestern Mutual brand. Recruitment Strategies: Coordinate recruitment strategies, leveraging referrals, philanthropic opportunities, and local events. Collaboration: Work with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices. Accountability, Tracking, and Analysis Activity Reporting: Provide weekly recruitment activity reports to the leadership team. Database Management: Use supported software to maintain candidate databases and accurate records of prospects. Leadership Coordination: Assist in coordinating leadership team meetings and preparing activity/results reports. Process Improvement: Analyze recruiting ratios to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements. Contract and Licensing: Collaborate with the Contract and Licensing specialist to ensure a smooth candidate contract and licensing process. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of equivalent work experience. Experience: Minimum of 3 years in sales, recruiting, or a related field; financial services industry experience is a plus. Team Interaction: Proven ability to work professionally as part of a team and interact effectively at all levels. Lead Generation: Experience in prospecting and generating leads via phone and face‑to‑face interactions. Sourcing Platforms: Knowledge of LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, and other sourcing platforms. Networking: Strong network of personal/professional advocates or active community involvement. What You Will Bring to the Team Collaboration: Strong sense of teamwork and goal orientation. Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with individuals in the office and the community. Resourcefulness: Innovative and resourceful problem‑solving skills. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Technical Proficiency: Comfort with various technologies and a commitment to efficiency. Process Management: Competencies in process and project management, including anticipating needs. Confidentiality: Ability to manage confidential and time‑sensitive information. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to gain rapport and cooperation at all levels. Project Management: Ability to oversee day‑to‑day and long‑term business strategies and initiatives. What We Provide Full‑time, 40‑hour work week, exempt position. Competitive pay starting at $65,000 – $95,000 annually based on experience. Bonuses for achieving targeted recruitment goals. PTO + Holiday time off + 2 Floating holidays designed to give you the flexibility to take paid time off for occasions and events that are personally significant to you. Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability insurance. Matching 401(k) plan. Paid garage parking. Remote work option of two days a week after 90 days of employment. Laptop provided. Healthy break pantry and onsite workout facility access. Specific Pay Structure We prioritize fairness and transparency, which is why we disclose the salary ranges. Final salaries are determined by several factors, including the candidate’s skills and experience, and current market. We are an equal‑opportunity employer, welcoming and encouraging diversity within our team. We are committed to fostering an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, face challenges, assume leadership roles, and continue to meet and exceed both business and personal goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwestern Mutual - Denver