Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist-Richmond, VA
- in person required

Our Richmond Network Office is growing, and we're looking for a motivated Recruiter to help us attract and select top talent for our local team. In this role, you'll partner closely with district leadership to execute recruiting strategies that support both immediate hiring needs and long-term growth goals. You'll engage with candidates and the Richmond community through strategic sourcing, relationship-building, and a disciplined selection process while representing and promoting the Northwestern Mutual brand.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced recruiter or a strong relationship-builder, including career changers, who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused role.

• Review resumes and conduct initial candidate outreach and interviews
• Own candidate communication throughout the recruiting and selection process
• Guide candidates through screening, interview preparation, and decision points
• Build and develop effective referral sources within the office, including leadership, financial representatives, interns, and staff
• Prospect for talent through community engagement, campus involvement, and professional networks
• Actively represent Northwestern Mutual at community events, clubs, and organizations
• Coordinate advertising and marketing efforts, including social media, career platforms, flyers, and local events
• Collaborate with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads, strategies, and best practices

• Report weekly recruiting activity and progress to the leadership team
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate records using home-office supported recruiting software
• Assist in coordinating leadership meetings and preparing activity and results reports
• Analyze recruiting metrics and ratios to identify opportunities to improve the selection process
• Support contract and licensing processes, as assigned

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent professional experience)
• 3+ years of professional experience in recruiting, sales, talent acquisition, or a related field
• Financial services experience a plus, but not required
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable prospecting and generating leads via phone, in-person, or networking
• Familiarity with sourcing platforms such as Linked In, Indeed, and Handshake
• Well-connected within the community or motivated to build strong local networks

• Be part of a growing, entrepreneurial network office
• Make a real impact by helping shape the future of the firm through talent
• Work closely with leadership and gain exposure to business growth strategy
• Open to experienced recruiters and career changers with strong people skills