Northwestern Mutual - Paramus, NJ
posted about 1 month ago
The Talent Acquisition Specialist at Northwestern Mutual is a pivotal role responsible for spearheading the recruitment efforts within the district office. This position requires an individual who can independently source, recruit, and select financial representatives while continuously improving the recruitment process. The specialist will be tasked with building high-level quality relationships both in the community and within the office to effectively promote the Northwestern Mutual career, generate referrals, and develop centers of influence. Creativity, exceptional communication skills, and a strong drive to achieve are critical attributes for success in this role. The responsibilities of the Talent Acquisition Specialist include executing the network office recruiting plan to meet activity and productivity goals. This involves building a robust referral source network within the office, which includes advisors, management, and staff, as well as developing centers of influence in the community. The specialist will also be responsible for developing qualified lead strategies from various sources, including referrals, centers of influence, the internet, advertising, and career fairs. Active participation in community clubs and organizations to promote Northwestern Mutual is also a key duty. In addition to recruitment, the specialist will develop and coordinate advertising and marketing strategies, such as ads, direct mail, and community events. They will source high-quality candidates based on the Ideal Candidate Profile using various recruitment channels, including LinkedIn, Indeed, and warm market referrals. The specialist will manage the candidate selection process, serving as the main point of contact throughout each stage, and will be responsible for reviewing resumes, scheduling initial interviews, conducting pre-screen and initial interviews, and administering selection profiles. Maintaining the integrity of the selection process and effectively communicating with candidates is essential. The role also involves accountability and activity tracking, which includes maintaining a database of recruiting and selection activity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), reporting weekly and monthly activity to the leadership team, and preparing activity/results reports for leadership meetings. The specialist must ensure that metrics are met on a weekly and monthly basis. Miscellaneous duties include maintaining an inventory of recruiting materials and supplies, providing support to the leadership team for recruiting and selection efforts, and potentially traveling to career fairs and centers of influence appointments. The role may also require carrying marketing materials and presentations that promote the Northwestern Mutual brand, necessitating a highly resourceful approach to problem-solving throughout the recruitment process.