Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) at Northwestern Mutual - Calabasas is responsible for overseeing the recruitment efforts for Financial Advisors at our growing District Office. Under the direction of office leadership, the TAS 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 career changers. Additionally you will manage the recruitment process from a "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 purpose driven, have a hunter mindset, are people oriented, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and an abundant mindset, we want to hear from you! This is a 100% in office, Monday - Friday opportunity. Please only apply if you're local and can commute to Calabasas everyday. Primary Responsibilities Proactively sourcing through LinkedIn and Indeed to find quality talent Review resumes, schedule initial interviews, and conduct 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, 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 Includes the oversight of contract and licensing responsibilities Qualifications 3+ years of professional work experience, preferably in sales, recruiting, or related field Experience in the financial services industry a plus Demonstrated ability to work professionally as a team member and with all levels of people Experience with prospecting; generating leads via phone or face-to-face interactions Demonstrated knowledge of sourcing platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.) Strong network of personal/professional advocates or community involvement #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwestern Mutual