Talent Acquisition Recruiter at Northwestern Mutual in Minneapolis, MN

Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Talent Acquisition Recruiter role is responsible for full-time talent acquisition efforts for our Northwestern Mutual – Minneapolis office. The task of sourcing and attracting quality full-time talent for this organization is the primary role and will be continuously improved by this individual. Success in this role will require the utilization of one’s natural market, development of trusting internal office relationships with team members and Advisors, utilization of social media outlets, and development of professional referral relationships amongst community connectors to create firm brand awareness, source candidate names, and promote the Financial Advisor role.

This role will need a natural, or experienced, sales personality to call, schedule, and nurture relationships with the candidates.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead full-time recruiting efforts for the Minneapolis office to the expectations of leadership team and maintain measurable data to support recruiting results.
• Generate weekly referrals and lead sources through internal office referrals, social media, and community connections.
• Communicate directly, and frequently, with Front-Line Leaders and the overall recruiting team on recruiting plans and strategies.
• Develop and execute on new recruiting strategies to attract top talent.
• Phone leads to potential candidates to schedule interviews and facilitate our selection process.
• Interview and choreograph the attraction of top candidates within the selection process.
• Review and interpret assessments taken by candidates during the interview process.
• Facilitate the onboarding process of new Financial Representatives in collaboration with the Contracting & Licensing department.
• Assist in a variety of recruiting office initiatives and special marketing projects as needed throughout the year.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to commute to the Minneapolis office at least four days per week
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Sales background is preferable
• Recruiting background is preferable
• Experience with web-based searches, sourcing, and scheduling based software
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication, and public speaking
• Strong amount of drive, desire, and ambition-- highly motivated
• Ability to work independently with proper direction
• Develops rapport easily
• Creative, energetic and positive
• Strong organizational, time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects

This is an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Recruiter to join our growing team and make a positive impact on the lives of many people. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive and fun work environment. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for talent acquisition, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Group health, dental, and vision insurance with employer subsidy
• 401k retirement plan with match
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI.