Talent Acquisition Specialist

Northwestern Mutual - Park Ave•Norwalk, CT

9d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the recruitment efforts of the Northwestern Mutual - Norwalk Office. They will execute office recruiting plans, including sourcing, community engagement, and process engagement to reach office contract goals. Critical competencies in this position include: interpersonal savvy, priority setting, strong verbal and written communication skills, and drive for results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; or 5+ years of equivalent work experience
3+ years of professional work experience, preferably in sales, recruiting, or related field
Demonstrated knowledge of sourcing platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake)
Strong network of personal/professional advocates or community involvement

Nice To Haves

Experience in the financial services industry a plus
Experience with prospecting; generating leads via phone or face-to-face interactions preferred

Responsibilities

Review resumes and schedule 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, flyers, local events, etc.
Develop relationships with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices
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
May include the oversight of contract and licensing responsibilities
Maintain sufficient inventory of all recruiting materials & supplies.
Provide support to the leadership team for recruiting & selection efforts.
Be 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.
Travel to career fairs and COI appointments as needed.