Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) at Northwestern Mutual - Calabasas is responsible for overseeing the recruitment efforts for Financial Advisors at our growing District Office. Under the direction of office leadership, the TAS role goes beyond 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 career changers. Additionally you will manage the recruitment process from a "yes" to success, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience. This position requires a strong desire to make a difference, sound interpersonal skills, priority setting, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to driving results. If you are purpose driven, have a hunter mindset, are people oriented, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and an abundant mindset, we want to hear from you!

**This is a 100% in office, Monday - Friday opportunity. Please only apply if you're local and can commute to Calabasas everyday.

Primary Responsibilities

Sourcing & Selection

• Proactively sourcing through LinkedIn and Indeed to find quality talent
• Review resumes, schedule initial interviews, and conduct 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, local events, etc.
• Develop relationships with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices

Accountability, Tracking, and Analysis

• 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
• Includes the oversight of contract and licensing responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 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
• Demonstrated knowledge of sourcing platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.)
• Strong network of personal/professional advocates or community involvement