Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Northwestern Mutual – West Hartford is seeking a coachable, team-oriented, and driven individual to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a hunter mentality to identify and attract the ideal Northwestern Mutual Candidate profile. The Full‑Time Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the recruiting efforts and initiatives specific to the West Hartford, Network Office. The specialist will be involved in all aspects of full‑life cycle recruiting activities in the selection process.

Responsible for identifying, sourcing and recruiting qualified potential Financial Representative candidates to join our team in West Hartford. The specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in executing the West Hartford, Network Office’s recruitment and selection initiatives
• Help reach all activity and productivity goals for agency annual recruiting goals
• Build referral source network within the West Hartford Network Office
• Maintain applicant tracking system for all recruiting activity on a daily basis
• Prepare activity and results reports as needed for Network Office leadership team
• Achieve individual recruiting metrics and annual goal on quarterly basis

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies with leadership and recruiting team
• Build strong relationships with current Financial Advisors, staff and leaders to identify candidates
• Ability to generate qualified leads through centers of influence, social media, and networking
• Maintain active and robust social media presence to demonstrate office culture
• Maintain an active presence in the local West Hartford community

• Master company history, language, tracking and selection process and experience
• Review resumes, conduct pre‑screen and first interviews of all candidates entering selection
• Administer, learn and understand candidate assessments
• Lead all candidates through the selection process efficiently and effectively
• Manage candidates through full life cycle of selection, onboarding and training process
• Participate in company training and professional growth programs relevant to selection

• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship building skill sets
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Work collaboratively and effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• High accountability and results driven mentality
• Knowledgeable and advanced with Linked In sourcing
• Tech Savvy

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• One to two years of professional experience preferred
• Administrative support experience including scheduling, logistics, and computer skills
• Demonstrated detail orientation, organizational skills, multitasking abilities and time management
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and work effectively with people at all levels

• One year of recruiting or related experience in corporate setting. Ability to be in West Hartford office on‑site Monday‑Friday.

Compensation for full time role is between 50-60k