Growth Partner - Talent Scout

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Growth Partner – Talent Scout - Northwestern Mutual - Aurora

This position is responsible for attracting, sourcing, and selecting candidates to the Aurora district network office. He or she builds high-level quality relationships in the community and in the district network office to promote the Northwestern Mutual career, generate referrals, and develop centers of influence. He or she plays a key role in developing recruiting goals and strategies for the district network office and is responsible for holding all members of the leadership team accountable for their respective roles in recruiting selection. Strong persona/business connections, exceptional communication skills, and drive to achieve are critical in this position.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Build and develop effective referral sources centers with community advocates
• Lead generation through – warm market, centers of influence, and referrals
• Execute district network office recruiting plan to reach activity productivity goals
• Build referral source network within the district network office (Financial Representatives, specialists, management, and staff)
• Actively participate in community clubs, organizations and networking events to promote Northwestern Mutual
• Promote the benefits of network growth and recruiting successes within the district network office
• Develop relationships with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices
• Own relationship and communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process

Responsibilities

MANAGEMENT

• Guide leadership team in developing specific recruiting strategies and activities necessary to reach district network office recruiting goals
• Participate in company and industry training programs and work to improve the recruiting selection skills of the entire leadership team
• Create and execute a professional development plan built with input and guidance from the Managing Director

ACCOUNTABILITY ACTIVITY TRACKING

• Maintain database of all recruiting selection activity for the network/district network office daily
• Analyze recruiting ratios to identify inefficiencies in selection process; establish and implement improvements
• Report weekly activity and results report to the leadership team
• Utilize home office supported software to maintain the candidate database and accurate records of prospects to ensure the efficiency of the selection process
• Coordinate regular (weekly, monthly quarterly) meetings with the leadership team

MISCELLANEOUS

• Maintain sufficient inventory of all recruiting materials supplies
• Oversee any pre-contract training to be done by a candidate
• Develop programs/contests as needed to enhance recruiting results
• Provide support to the leadership team for recruiting selection efforts
• In office hours Mon-Thur. 8:30am-4:30pm, Fri. 8:30am-3pm

Qualifications

• Must have: strong personal/business connections in or around the Aurora area to be utilized as referral source and/or potential candidates
• Lead generation experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus
• Prior recruiting experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills are required with the ability to attract and build rapport
• Sales experience a plus

Compensation

$60,000 + incentive bonuses – health benefits, PTO, 401K

About Northwestern Mutual - Aurora

• Chicago Tribune Recognized us as a 2019-2023 Top Workplaces
• Northwestern Mutual has received its 6th consecutive perfect score on the Human Right Campaign's Corporate Equality Index
• Business Week recently recognized Northwestern Mutual as one of the “Best Places to Launch a Career”.
• Northwestern Mutual was named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor.com; ranked #1 in our industry.
• Northwestern Mutual named one of the world’s most admired companies in 2024

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Location:

• Aurora, IL 60504 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Aurora, IL 60504 (Required)

Work Location: In person