Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our sales-focused organization. As a critical member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and attracting top talent to drive our company's growth and success. Leveraging your expertise in sales, business development or recruitment, you will lead efforts to source and engage high-performing individuals who align with our company's values and objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's trajectory and contribute to building a high-performing sales team About our firm For years, we've helped families and businesses across Atlanta reach their financial goals. Our version of financial planning brings the right insurance and investment strategies together, so you can do the things that matter most, with the ones who matter most. And we'll be there to guide you every step of the way. Our values are excellence, integrity, courage, commitment and fun. We strive to live out these values everyday by putting people first and following this framework. Responsibilities Execute the assigned District's recruiting plan to reach activity & productivity goals Build referral source network within the Network Office Develop centers of influence in the community Develop qualified lead strategies from all sources – referrals, internet, advertising, career fairs, etc. Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to promote Northwestern Mutual Promote the benefits of network growth and recruiting successes within the assigned District Develop and coordinate advertising & marketing strategies (ads, direct mail, community events, etc.) Develop relationships with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices Selection Master information and language regarding all aspects of the Financial Representative career and each step of the selection process Review resumes and schedule initial interviews Conduct pre-screen and initial interviews of all candidates entering the process Conduct subsequent interviews as needed Direct all candidates through the selection process and series of interviews with other Network Office management and representatives Maintain integrity of the selection process Effectively communicate expectations with candidates throughout the selection process Manage the transition of candidates who accept an offer with the assigned District to the Network Office team responsible for onboarding Management Build and refine the assigned District selection process as needed Guide the field leadership team in developing specific recruiting strategies and activities necessary to reach the assigned District recruiting goals Monitor activity and results of the field leadership team and hold members accountable for their assigned recruiting roles Participate in company and industry training programs and work to improve the recruiting & selection skills of the field leadership team Accountability & Activity Tracking Maintain database of all recruiting & selection activity for the assigned District daily Report weekly activity to the field leadership team Utilize home office supported software to maintain the candidate database and accurate records of prospects to ensure efficiency of the selection process Coordinate regular (weekly, monthly & quarterly) meetings with the field leadership team Prepare activity/results reports for field leadership team meetings Maintain sufficient inventory of all recruiting materials & supplies Oversee any pre-contract training to be done by candidateDevelop programs/contests as needed to enhance recruiting results Provide support to the field leadership team for recruiting & selection efforts Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field 2-3 years of progressively responsible work experience required, preferably in sales, recruiting, or financial services industry Strong communication skills required with the ability to build rapport and influence others Growth Path This person will have the ability to learn and develop in this role through training, mentorship and accountability relationships. The growth path is well developed and could move into Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist. Long term this role could lead into Director of Recruiting, Growth and Development Director or other roles depending on individual interests. Compensation and Benefits Salary- $62,000 - $68,000 base, commensurate with experience Bonus opportunities targeting 30% of total compensation Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with 4.5% match, HAS and gym membership Paid time off Ability to commute to the office- this is an in-office role! Our office is located at 2859 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 Interpersonal Communication: relates well to all kinds of people; ability to gain trust and successfully build relationships with others; orientation toward teamwork; builds appropriate rapport; uses diplomacy and tact; can navigate critical conversations. Strong ability in both writing and verbal communication. Prioritization: spends his/her time and the time of others on what's is most important and effective; understands how to use time strategically and set aside distractions; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus with self and team. Good Judgement: makes better decisions than most. Ability to combine personal qualities with relevant knowledge and experience to form opinions and make decisions. Listening well to others with undivided attention understanding what is and is not said. Self-Starter: has the initiative and ability to work independently. This needn't mean working on their own; but rather being able to operate effectively without needing too much supervision. Able to think critically and problem solve. #J-18808-Ljbffr