Northwestern Mutual · 5 hours ago
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelNorthwestern Mutual is a Fortune 100 company that has empowered clients for over 160 years through its unique approach to financial planning. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a key role in identifying and attracting top talent for the firm, building relationships, executing recruitment strategies, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
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Responsibilities
Build and develop effective candidate referral sources through personal connections, Centers of Influence (COI’s), existing financial advisors/staff
Facilitate strong candidate selection process by conducting initial interviews and administering selection tools and guiding candidates through follow up meetings until offer is given
Effectively communicate with prospects through persistent and professional outreach and candidates through consistent and proactive touch points
Actively participate in community organizations to promote and brand Northwestern Mutual and build connections in the community that will yield referrals long term
Help with maintaining and updating selection process to achieve incredible candidate experience
Develop relationships with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices
Work closely with the executive leadership team to drive growth across the network office as a 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
Analyze recruiting ratios to identify inefficiencies in selection process; establish and implement improvements
Support advisors post selection to help them be successful
Track recruitment activity and prepare reports as directed by leadership
Assist in the coordination of leadership team meetings and the preparation of activity/results reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
Demonstrated ability to work independently and professionally as a team member and with all levels of people
Strong personal network and/or community involvement to leverage from a recruiting perspective; Huge plus if well connected in the Milwaukee community
Developed intrapersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving recruitment goals
Passion for developing talent and fostering a positive work culture
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Preferred
Experience with prospecting, generating leads via phone or face-to-face interactions preferred
Company
Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to millions with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, and investments.
Founded in 1857
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Gerend
Chairman, President and CEO
Phil Odella
COO/CFO
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