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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Northwestern Mutual – Puget Sound | Bellevue, WA| Full-time, on-site |$65,000–$85,000 base | $120,000–$140,000 target total comp
Recruit the people who become Northwestern Mutual financial advisors. You’ll source successful, career-changing professionals, earn their attention, and influence them to take a serious look at one of the best careers in financial services. This is proactive, outbound recruiting — closer to sales than to HR — and your results are measured and rewarded.
Compensation
Base salary $65,000–$85,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, plus an uncapped performance bonus earned on results. Target total compensation at plan is $120,000–$140,000 — the bonus is uncapped, so top performers earn beyond the range.
What you’ll do
- Source and engage candidates through LinkedIn, referrals, and your own network
- Conduct phone screens and first interviews — and influence strong candidates to commit to the next step
- Guide candidates through our selection process, partnering with firm leadership on final interviews and decisions
- Build a referral network with our advisors — our best candidates come from our best people
- Track your activity and conversion metrics weekly, so you always know where you stand
What you’ll bring
- 2–5 years in sales, business development, or recruiting — you’ve persuaded people to act, not just built relationships
- Energy for meeting new people, and comfort asking them for a commitment
- Resilience and self-direction — you treat a no as information
- Consistent daily discipline and a drive to hit measurable goals
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision (HMO)
- 401(k), disability insurance, and paid maternity leave
- Competitive PTO and paid holidays
- Employer-sponsored licensing, professional development, and education
Why join us
Northwestern Mutual’s Puget Sound firm serves the Seattle metro from offices in Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma, backed by a company that has helped clients achieve financial security for more than 165 years. You’ll join an established recruiting team with a structured onboarding roadmap, live interview coaching, and a documented training curriculum — plus direct access to firm leadership and a clear path into larger roles as the firm grows.
Details
This role is full-time and on-site at our Bellevue office; please apply only if you live within commuting distance. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship) and able to pass a background check and drug test.
- To apply, submit your résumé — we review every application and respond within one week.
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000