Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Role

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the recruitment efforts of the Northwestern Mutual - Norwalk Office. They will execute office recruiting plans, including sourcing, community engagement, and process engagement to reach office contract goals. Critical competencies in this position include: interpersonal savvy, priority setting, strong verbal and written communication skills, and drive for results. 

Primary Responsibilities 

Sourcing & Selection 

• Review resumes and schedule initial interviews

• Own relationship and communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process

• Process ownership to include but not limited to screening candidates, conducting first interviews, administering screening tools, and guiding candidates throughout the process

• Build and develop effective referral sources within the office, with community advocates, and from a variety of other sources that generate qualified leads

• Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to promote the office and company brand

• Coordinate advertising and marketing strategies including social media, flyers, local events, etc.

• Develop relationships with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices

Accountability, Tracking, and Analysis

• Report weekly recruiting activity to leadership team

• Develop proficiency and use of home office-supported software to maintain candidate databases and accurate records of prospects to ensure efficiency of the selection process

• Assist in the coordination of leadership team meetings and the preparation of activity/results reports

• Analyze recruiting ratios to identify inefficiencies in selection process; establish and implement improvements

• May include the oversight of contract and licensing responsibilities

Other Duties 

• Maintain sufficient inventory of all recruiting materials & supplies.
• Provide support to the leadership team for recruiting & selection efforts.
• Be resourceful in problem solving throughout recruitment process.
• Maintain effective candidates notes and ensure all reports are updated in a timely manner.
• Ensure that their recruiting business is highly organized.
• Travel to career fairs and COI appointments as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; or 5+ years of equivalent work experience

• 3+ years of professional work experience, preferably in sales, recruiting, or related field

• Experience in the financial services industry a plus

• Experience with prospecting; generating leads via phone or face-to-face interactions preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of sourcing platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake)

• Strong network of personal/professional advocates or community involvement

About Northwestern Mutual 

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 165 years. Through a distinctive, whole-picture planning approach including both insurance and investments, we empower people to be financially confident. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and leading-edge technology to best serve our clients.

With $309 billion in assets, $31.1 billion in revenues, and more than $2 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.75 million people who rely on us for life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, brokerage and advisory services, trust services, and discretionary portfolio management solutions. The company holds more than $200 billion of client assets as a part of its wealth management and investment services.