Northwestern Mutual · 1 day ago
Associate Director of Recruitment
Sheboygan, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expNorthwestern Mutual is a financial services company seeking an Associate Director of Recruitment. The role involves sourcing, managing candidate relationships, and overseeing the onboarding process while ensuring effective branding and recruitment strategies are implemented.
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Hiring Manager
Jenna Woodworth
Responsibilities
Review resumes and schedule initial interviews
Utilize digital platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and job boards for sourcing
Manage relationships and communication with candidates throughout the selection process
Own the selection process, including screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, administering screening tools, and guiding candidates through each stage
Build and nurture effective referral networks within the office, with community advocates, and from various other sources to generate qualified leads
Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to enhance office and company branding
Coordinate advertising and marketing strategies, including social media, flyers, and local events
Collaborate with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to exchange leads and best practices
Coordinate initial onboarding schedules with candidates
Oversee pre-contract training requirements for candidates
Partner with the Network Office Director of Talent on onboarding to ensure successful enrollment in the National Training Program
Report weekly recruiting activities to the leadership team
Develop proficiency in using home office-supported software to maintain candidate databases and ensure efficient record-keeping during the selection process
Assist in coordinating leadership team meetings and preparing activity/results reports
Analyze recruiting ratios to identify inefficiencies in the selection process and implement improvements
May include oversight of contract and licensing responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of equivalent work experience
3+ years of professional experience, preferably in sales, recruiting, or a related field
Proven ability to work collaboratively and professionally with team members and individuals at all levels
Strong knowledge of sourcing platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Handshake
Established network of personal/professional advocates or demonstrated community involvement
Preferred
Experience in the financial services industry is a plus
Experience in prospecting and generating leads through phone or face-to-face interactions is preferred
Company
Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to millions with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, and investments.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Gerend
Chairman, President and CEO
Phil Odella
COO/CFO
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