Role The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the recruitment efforts of the Northwestern Mutual - Norwalk Office. They will execute office recruiting plans, including sourcing, community engagement, and process engagement to reach office contract goals. Critical competencies in this position include: interpersonal savvy, priority setting, strong verbal and written communication skills, and drive for results. Primary Responsibilities Sourcing & Selection Review resumes and schedule 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, flyers, 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 May include the oversight of contract and licensing responsibilities Other Duties Maintain sufficient inventory of all recruiting materials & supplies. Provide support to the leadership team for recruiting & selection efforts. Be resourceful in problem solving throughout recruitment process. Maintain effective candidates notes and ensure all reports are updated in a timely manner. Ensure that their recruiting business is highly organized. Travel to career fairs and COI appointments as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree; or 5+ years of equivalent work experience 3+ years of professional work experience, preferably in sales, recruiting, or related field Experience in the financial services industry a plus Experience with prospecting; generating leads via phone or face-to-face interactions preferred Demonstrated knowledge of sourcing platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake) Strong network of personal/professional advocates or community involvement About Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 165 years. Through a distinctive, whole-picture planning approach including both insurance and investments, we empower people to be financially confident. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and leading-edge technology to best serve our clients. With $309 billion in assets, $31.1 billion in revenues, and more than $2 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.75 million people who rely on us for life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, brokerage and advisory services, trust services, and discretionary portfolio management solutions. The company holds more than $200 billion of client assets as a part of its wealth management and investment services.