Recruiter

Northwestern Mutual; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental and vision

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A financial services firm in Houston is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to lead district office recruitment efforts. This role involves sourcing candidates, engaging with the community, and managing the recruitment process. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least 3 years in sales or recruiting. The position offers a base salary of $50,000, benefits including healthcare, and opportunities for bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in sales, recruiting, or related field.
• Experience in the financial services industry is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Review resumes and schedule initial interviews.
• Build and develop effective referral sources.
• Coordinate advertising and marketing strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Lead generation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

LinkedIn

Indeed

Handshake

Job description

Overview

With direction from office leadership, this role is responsible for district office recruitment efforts. This role will execute office recruiting plans, including sourcing, community engagement, and process engagement, to reach office contract goals. Critical competencies include interpersonal savvy, priority setting, strong verbal and written communication skills, and drive for results.

Primary Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Selection: Review resumes and schedule initial interviews
• Own relationship and communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Process ownership to include but not limited to screening candidates, conducting first interviews, administering screening tools, and guiding candidates throughout the process
• Build and develop effective referral sources within the office, with community advocates, and from a variety of other sources that generate qualified leads
• Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to promote the office and company brand
• Coordinate advertising and marketing strategies including social media, flyers, local events, etc.
• Develop relationships with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices
• Report weekly recruiting activity to leadership 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
• Assist in the coordination of leadership team meetings and the preparation of activity/results reports
• Analyze recruiting ratios to identify inefficiencies in selection process; establish and implement improvements
• May include the oversight of contract and licensing responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; or 5+ years of equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of professional work experience, preferably in sales, recruiting, or related field
• Experience in the financial services industry a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally as a team member and with all levels of people
• Experience with prospecting; generating leads via phone or face-to-face interactions preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of sourcing platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake)
• Strong network of personal/professional advocates or community involvement

Location

1250 Wood Branch Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77079

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay: 50,000 with opportunity for bonuses

Benefits include healthcare, dental and vision

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources