Talent Acquisition Specialist (Future Role)

Northwestern Mutual - Denver•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

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!

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.

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.