What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at Northwestern Mutual?
Overview
With direction from office leadership, this role supports and executes all recruiting efforts within a district or network office. The Recruiter & Talent Acquisition Specialist ensures the team efficiently attracts, recruits, selects, and contracts financial representatives. This position also assists with onboarding new hires and coordinating recruitment-related events and activities.
Critical competencies in this position include strong organization, communication, attention to detail, follow-through, interpersonal savvy, and a drive for results.
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Primary Responsibilities
• Source and review resumes from job boards, referrals, and social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Handshake, etc.)
• Schedule and conduct initial candidate interviews
• Maintain communication and relationships with candidates throughout the selection process
• Track and update recruitment pipeline files and prepare recruiting activity reports
• Coordinate and attend community events, campus fairs, and networking opportunities
• Develop and maintain referral sources within the office and community
• Coordinate advertising and marketing strategies, including social media and local promotions
• Utilize applicant tracking systems to maintain accurate candidate data
• Track and report onboarding progress to leadership
• Communicate timelines and updates for onboarding completion
• Coordinate office setup and materials for new representatives
• Report weekly recruiting activity and results to leadership
• Use supported software to maintain candidate databases and ensure process efficiency
• Analyze recruiting ratios to identify and improve inefficiencies in the selection process
• Assist with coordination of leadership meetings and preparation of reports
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Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field is preferred
• 1 years of professional work experience, preferably in recruiting, sales, or a related field
• This is an on-site position based in our Lake Nona office
• Experience in sourcing and recruiting candidates
• Proficiency in conducting interviews and collaborating with hiring managers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices and strategies
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and HR software
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Previous experience in the financial or insurance industry is a plus
• Experience in the financial services industry a plus