Talent Acquisition Specialist (Future Role

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Future Role)

FUTURE ROLE

The Talent Acquisition Specialist at Northwestern Mutual - Denveris responsible for overseeing the recruitment efforts for Financial Advisors at our growing District Office. Under the direction of office leadership, this 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 financial representatives.

Additionally, you will manage the recruitment process from "yes" to success, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience. This position requiresa strong desireto make a difference, sound interpersonal skills, priority setting, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to driving results. If you are a proactive, persuasive, and resourceful professional with apassion for salesand recruitment, we want to hear from you!

Referral Development:

Develop and nurture effective referral sources within the office and the community to generate qualified leads.

Recruitment Management:

Oversee the entire recruitment process, including sourcing candidates, screening, conducting first interviews, administering screening tools, and guiding candidates through the selection process.

Resume Review:

Assess resumes and conduct initial interviews with potential candidates.

Ongoing Communication:

Maintain relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Community Engagement:

Activelyparticipatein community clubs and organizations to promote the office and the Northwestern Mutual brand.

Recruitment Strategies:

Coordinate recruitment strategies,leveraging referrals, philanthropic opportunities, and local events.

Collaboration:

Work with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices.

Activity Reporting:

Provide weekly recruitment activity reports to the leadership team.

Database Management:

Use supported software tomaintaincandidate databases andaccuraterecords of prospects.

Leadership Coordination:

Assistin coordinating leadership team meetings and preparing activity/results reports.

Process Improvement:

Analyze recruiting ratios toidentifyinefficiencies and propose improvements.

Contract and Licensing:

Collaborate with the Contract and Licensing specialist to ensure a smooth candidate contract and licensing process.

Education:

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

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years in sales, recruiting, or a related field; financial services industry experience is a plus.

Team Interaction:

Proven ability to work professionally as part of a team and interact effectively at all levels.

Lead Generation:

Experience in prospecting and generating leads via phone and face-to-face interactions.

Sourcing Platforms:

Knowledge of Linked In,Indeed, Handshake, and other sourcing platforms.

Networking:

Strong network of personal/professional advocates or active community involvement.

Collaboration:

Strong senseof teamwork and goal orientation.

Communication:

Ability to communicate effectively with individuals in the office and the community.

Resourcefulness:

Innovative and resourceful problem-solving skills.

Adaptability:

Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Proficiency:

Comfort with various technologies anda commitment to efficiency.

Process Management:

Competencies in process and project management, including anticipating needs.

Confidentiality:

Ability to manage confidential and time-sensitive information.

Communication

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written…