Talent Acquisition Specialist

MassMutual New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

29d

About The Position

MassMutual New Mexico is seeking a highly motivated and community-connected Talent Acquisition Specialist to help identify, attract, and recruit exceptional talent for our growing organization. This individual will play a critical role in expanding our advisor and professional staff teams by leveraging strong networking skills, local community relationships, and modern recruiting technologies, including LinkedIn Recruiter. The ideal candidate is well-connected throughout the Albuquerque and New Mexico business community, possesses a strong work ethic, and thrives in a relationship-driven environment. This role requires someone who enjoys meeting new people, building professional relationships, and creating a positive candidate experience from initial outreach through onboarding.

Requirements

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, staffing, business development, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and social recruiting strategies.
• Well-established professional network within the Albuquerque and New Mexico business community.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and generate referrals through networking.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and interviewing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment software.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated passion for connecting people with career opportunities.
• Professional presence and ability to engage with candidates at all career levels.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Ability to represent the MassMutual New Mexico brand positively within the community.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, outreach, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms to identify and engage high-quality talent.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Build relationships with local business leaders, community organizations, universities, professional associations, and networking groups to generate candidate referrals.
• Conduct initial candidate interviews and assessments to evaluate qualifications, cultural fit, and career motivations.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring leaders.
• Promote and strengthen MassMutual New Mexico's employer brand throughout the community and online.
• Track recruiting activity and candidate progress through recruitment systems and reporting tools.
• Attend networking events, career fairs, community events, and industry functions to increase brand awareness and talent attraction efforts.
• Partner with leadership to execute recruiting strategies aligned with organizational growth objectives.
• Deliver a professional, responsive, and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level