Talent Acquisition Specialist (Future Role)

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist at Northwestern Mutual - Denver is 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 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 a proactive, persuasive, and resourceful professional with a passion for sales and recruitment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture effective referral sources within the office and the community to generate qualified leads.
• Oversee the entire recruitment process, including sourcing candidates, screening, conducting first interviews, administering screening tools, and guiding candidates through the selection process.
• Assess resumes and conduct initial interviews with potential candidates.
• Maintain relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to promote the office and the Northwestern Mutual brand.
• Coordinate recruitment strategies, leveraging referrals, philanthropic opportunities, and local events.
• Work with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices.
• Provide weekly recruitment activity reports to the leadership team.
• Use supported software to maintain candidate databases and accurate records of prospects.
• Assist in coordinating leadership team meetings and preparing activity/results reports.
• Analyze recruiting ratios to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.
• Collaborate with the Contract and Licensing specialist to ensure a smooth candidate contract and licensing process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in sales, recruiting, or a related field; financial services industry experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to work professionally as part of a team and interact effectively at all levels.
• Experience in prospecting and generating leads via phone and face-to-face interactions.
• Knowledge of LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, and other sourcing platforms.
• Strong network of personal/professional advocates or active community involvement.
• Strong sense of teamwork and goal orientation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals in the office and the community.
• Innovative and resourceful problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with various technologies and a commitment to efficiency.
• Competencies in process and project management, including anticipating needs.
• Ability to manage confidential and time-sensitive information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to gain rapport and cooperation at all levels.
• Ability to oversee day-to-day and long-term business strategies and initiatives.

Nice-to-haves

• Financial services industry experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $65,000 - $95,000 annually based on experience.
• Bonuses for achieving targeted recruitment goals.
• PTO + Holiday time off + 2 Floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability insurance.
• Matching 401k plan.
• Paid garage parking.
• Remote work option of two days a week after 90-days of employment.
• Laptop provided.
• Healthy break pantry and onsite workout facility access.