Talent Acquisition Specialist

Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + Holiday time off + 2 Floatinghol

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

Matching 401k plan

Paid garage parking

Remote work option two days a week

Laptop provided

Healthy break pantry and onsite gym

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual – Denver is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to oversee recruitment of Financial Advisors for our District Office. The role blends recruiting with a strong sales mindset, managing the process from sourcing to selection and offering an exceptional candidate experience.

You will cultivate referral networks, manage interviews, criteria screening, and community partnerships to attract high-caliber financial representatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in sales, recruiting, or a related field; financial services industry experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to work professionally as part of a team and interact effectively at all levels.
• Experience in prospecting and generating leads via phone and face-to-face interactions.
• Knowledge of LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, and other sourcing platforms.
• Strong network of personal/professional advocates or active community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture effective referral sources within the office and the community to generate qualified leads.
• Oversee the entire recruitment process, including sourcing candidates, screening, conducting first interviews, administering screening tools, and guiding candidates through the selection process.
• Assess resumes and conduct initial interviews with potential candidates.
• Maintain relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to promote the office and the Northwestern Mutual brand.
• Coordinate recruitment strategies, leveraging referrals, philanthropic opportunities, and local events.
• Work with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices.

Skills

Sales

Recruiting

Communication

Lead generation

Networking

Team collaboration

Process management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LinkedIn

Indeed

Handshake

Job description

Northwestern Mutual – Denver The Talent Acquisition Specialist at Northwestern Mutual - Denveris responsible foroverseeing the recruitment efforts for Financial Advisors at our growing District Office. Under the direction of office leadership, this role goesbeyond traditional recruitment; it requires a strong sales mindset and exceptional sales skills.You will foster relationships within our office as a referral source and engage with the community and online job boards to achieve office goals in recruiting high-caliber financial representatives.

Additionally, you will manage the recruitment process from "yes" to success, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience. This position requiresa strong desireto make a difference, sound interpersonal skills, priority setting, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to driving results. If you are a proactive, persuasive, and resourceful professional with apassion for salesand recruitment, we want to hear from you!

Sourcing &Selection

Referral Development:Develop and nurture effective referral sources within the office and the community to generate qualified leads.

Recruitment Management:Oversee the entire recruitment process, including sourcing candidates, screening, conducting first interviews, administering screening tools, and guiding candidates through the selection process.

Resume Review:Assess resumes and conduct initial interviews with potential candidates.

Ongoing Communication:Maintainrelationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Community Engagement:Activelyparticipatein community clubs and organizations to promote the office and the Northwestern Mutual brand.

Recruitment Strategies:Coordinate recruitment strategies,leveragingreferrals, philanthropic opportunities, and local events.

Collaboration:Work with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices.

Accountability, Tracking, and Analysis

Activity Reporting:Provide weekly recruitment activity reports to the leadership team.

Database Management:Use supported software tomaintaincandidate databases andaccuraterecords of prospects.

Leadership Coordination:Assistin coordinating leadership team meetings and preparing activity/results reports.

Process Improvement:Analyze recruiting ratios toidentifyinefficiencies and propose improvements.

Contract and Licensing:Collaborate with the Contract and Licensing specialist to ensure a smooth candidate contract and licensing process.

Qualifications:

Education:Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of equivalent work experience.

Experience:Minimum of 3 years in sales, recruiting, or a related field; financial services industry experience is a plus.

Team Interaction:Proven ability to work professionally as part of a team and interact effectively at all levels.

Lead Generation:Experience in prospecting and generating leads via phone and face-to-face interactions.

Sourcing Platforms:Knowledge of LinkedIn,Indeed, Handshake, and other sourcing platforms.

Networking:Strong network of personal/professional advocates or active community involvement.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Collaboration:Strong senseof teamwork and goal orientation.

Communication:Ability to communicate effectively with individuals in the office and the community.

Resourcefulness:Innovative and resourceful problem-solving skills.

Adaptability:Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Proficiency:Comfort with various technologies anda commitmentto efficiency.

Process Management:Competencies in process and project management, including anticipating needs.

Confidentiality:Ability tomanageconfidential and time-sensitive information.

Communication Skills:Excellent verbal and written communication skills to gain rapport and cooperation at all levels.

Project Management:Ability to oversee day-to-day and long-term business strategies and initiatives.

What we provide

Competitive pay starting at $65,000 - $95,000 annually based on experience.

Bonuses for achieving targeted recruitment goals.

PTO + Holiday time off + 2 Floating holidays designed to give you the flexibility to take paid time off for occasions and events that are personally significant to you.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Long-Term and Short-Term Disabilityinsurance.

Matching401k plan.

Paid garage parking.

Remote workoptionoftwo days a week after90-daysof employment.

Laptop provided.

Healthy break pantry and onsite workout facility access.

Specific Pay Structure

We prioritize fairness and transparency, which is why wedisclosethe salary ranges. Final salaries aredeterminedby several factors, including the candidate’s skills and experience,andcurrent market.

We are anequal opportunity employer, welcoming and encouraging diversity within ourteam. We are committed to fostering an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, face challenges, assume leadership roles, and continue to meet and exceed both business and personal goals.