Talent Acquisition Specialist

Northwestern Mutual; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Uncapped bonus potential

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for its Long Beach office. This on-site role focuses on sourcing, recruiting, and selecting financial advisors, reporting to the Managing Director in Downtown Los Angeles.

You will build relationships, execute recruiting strategies, and drive candidate evaluation through a structured process. The position is salaried with uncapped bonus potential and full benefits.

Qualifications

• College-educated (bachelor’s degree required).
• Collaborative and interdependent team setting ideal.
• 2–5 years in sales, business development, marketing and/or recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Execute the firm’s recruiting plan to reach production goals.
• Leverage referral network to generate leads.
• Promote network growth and recruiting successes within the office.
• Coordinate advertising and marketing strategies within the firm and community.
• Master language regarding the advisor career and the selection process.
• Review resumes and schedule initial interviews.
• Conduct pre-screen and initial interviews of candidates.
• Direct candidates through the multi-step selection process.

Skills

Relationship building

Recruiting

Sourcing

Communication

Sales

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The firm is only considering local applicants at this time as this role is 100% on-site (90802). Please only consider applying if you are within reasonable commuting distance and comfortable working full-time in-person.

Talent Acquisition Specialist role is responsible for talent acquisition efforts of the Long Beach office. The process of sourcing, recruiting and selecting financial advisors is conducted and continuously improved by this individual. Talent Acquisition Specialist builds quality relationships to promote the Northwestern Mutual career opportunity, generate referrals and develop leaders. Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a key role in executing recruiting strategies for the firm. Creativity, exceptional communication skills and drive to achieve are critical in this position. This role is based in Downtown Los Angeles and reports directly to the Managing Director.

You’re a fit if you are...

• College-educated (bachelor’s degree required)
• The best version of yourself in a highly collaborative and interdependent team setting
• Disciplined, ambitious and motivated by growth opportunities within the firm
• Thrive in a deadline driven environment where results are rewarded
• Resilient, responsible and resourceful
• Most energized by meeting new people and building strong relationships
• Looking for a salaried role + uncapped bonus potential + full benefits
• Experienced (2-5 years) in a sales, business development, marketing and/or recruiting capacity

What you’ll be doing…

• Execute on the firm's recruiting plan to reach production goals
• Leverage referral network within the firm to generate leads
• Promote the benefits of network growth and recruiting successes within the office
• Coordinate advertising & marketing strategies within the firm and community
• Master language regarding the advisor career and each step of the selection process
• Review resumes and schedule initial interviews
• Conduct pre-screen and initial interviews of all candidates entering the process
• Direct candidates through the multi-step selection process

What’s in it for you?

We believe in building a team that loves what they do and creating a work environment that supports long-term career growth. Accordingly, we provide a rewarding compensation package which includes:

• A competitive base salary commensurate to experience
• 100% premium coverage HMO medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employer-sponsored licensing, professional development, and education opportunities
• Fully stocked bar with Starbucks coffee and snacks