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 - Park Avenue 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 network office 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

• 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