Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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

 

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the recruitment efforts of the Northwestern Mutual - Farmingdale Network 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

• • Execute recruiting plan to reach activity & productivity goals .
  • Source high quality candidates
  • Manage candidate selection process as the main point of contact through each stage
  • Master information and language regarding all aspects of the roles you source for 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
  • Maintain database of recruiting & selection activity in the ATS
  • Report weekly and monthly activity to leadership team
  • Develop qualified lead strategies
  • Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to promote NM
  • Develop and coordinate advertising & marketing strategies

Other Duties

• • Provide support to leadership team for recruiting & selection efforts
  • Be resourceful in problem solving throughout the recruitment process
  • Travel to career fairs and COI appointments as needed
  • Maintain effective candidate notes and ensure all reports are updated in a timely manner

 

Qualifications

• • 2+ 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
  • Bachelor's degree preferred