Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Job Title : Talent Acquisition Specialist

Direct Supervisor : Edward Gurka, Managing Director

Hours : 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Job Description :

This position is responsible for the recruitment efforts of the district office. The process of independently sourcing, recruiting and selecting financial representatives is conducted and continuously improved by this individual.

He or she builds high-level quality relationships in the community and in the office to promote the Northwestern Mutual career, generate referrals and develop centers of influence.

Creativity, exceptional communication skills and drive to achieve are critical in this position.

Duties may include, but are not limited to :

Recruiting :

• Execute network office recruiting plan to reach activity & productivity goals
• Build referral source network within the network office (Advisors, management, staff)
• Develop centers of influence in the community
• Develop qualified lead strategies from all sources referrals, COIs, internet, advertising, career fairs, etc.
• Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to promote NM
• Promote the benefits of network growth and recruiting successes within the network office
• Develop and coordinate advertising & marketing strategies (ads, direct mail, community events, etc.)
• Source high quality candidates based off of our Ideal Candidate Profile utilizing all recruitment buckets (LinkedIn, Indeed, and Warm Market)
• Manage candidate selection process as the main point of contact through each stage

Selection

• Master information and language regarding all aspects of the financial representative career 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
• Administer selection profiles
• Conduct subsequent interviews as needed
• Maintain integrity of the selection process
• Effectively communicate with candidates

Accountability & Activity Tracking

• Maintain database of recruiting & selection activity in the ATS (Bullhorn)
• Report weekly activity and monthly to the leadership team
• Prepare activity / results reports for leadership team meetings
• Ensure metrics are met on a weekly and monthly basis

Miscellaneous

• Maintain sufficient inventory of all recruiting materials & supplies
• Provide support to the leadership team for recruiting & selection efforts
• This job may require some travel to career fairs and COI appointments
• This job may require carrying marketing materials, presentations materials or other items that promote the NM brand
• Highly resourceful in problem solving throughout recruitment process
• Maintain effective candidates notes and ensure all reports are updated in a timely manner
• Ensure that their recruiting business is highly organized

Qualification Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-5 years of professional work experience preferred, preferably in sales, recruiting or financial services industry
• Strong communication skills required with the ability to build rapport and influence others
• Strong follow up and follow through skills
27 days ago