Assistant Director of Recruitment

Assistant Director of Recruiting and SelectionThis role is a critical member of the team recruitment and selection efforts for Northwestern Mutual - Philadelphia. The process of sourcing and selecting Financial Advisors is conducted and continuously improved by this individual. They have primary responsibility in the office to build high-level quality relationships inside the firm and in the outside community to promote the Northwestern Mutual career, generate referrals and develop influential connections. Exceptional communication, action orientation, strong ability to connect, organizational skills and drive to achieve are critical in this position.Primary ResponsibilitiesSourcing and Selection· Build and develop effective referral sources internally and productive centers of influence externally.· Develop qualified lead strategies from a variety of sources (i.e., referrals, COIs, advertising, career fairs, social media, etc.)· Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to promote and brand Northwestern Mutual - Philadelphia· Coordinate advertising and marketing strategies to include ads, social media, community events, etc.· Develop relationships with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices.· Specific selection process accountability to include but not limited to screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, administering selection tools and guiding candidates through the selection process· Review resumes and schedule initial interviews· Effectively communicate with candidatesAccountability, 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 activityresults reports· Analyze recruiting ratios to identify inefficiencies in selection process; establish and implement improvementsQualifications· Bachelor's degree· One to three years professional work experience, preferably in sales, recruiting or the financial services industry. New Graduates welcome to apply.· 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 preferred· Strong personal network andor community involvement to leverage from a recruiting perspectiveCompetenciesAction Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things heshe sees is challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than othersDrive for Results: Motivated by success and passionate about working to achieve higher results. Persistent to complete tasksresponsibilities, even in the face of challenges. Is optimistic and tenacious all throughEffective Listening: Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others and even when heshe disagrees. Ability to listen and meet the needed communication style for intended audienceInterpersonal Communication: Relates well to all kinds of people; ability to motivate, inspire and successfully build relationships with others; orientation toward teamwork; builds appropriate rapport; uses diplomacy and tact; can navigate critical conversationPrioritization: Spends hisher time and the time of others on what's is most important and effective; understands how to use time strategically and set aside distractions; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus with self and teamGrowth Minded: Sees opportunities even during times of challenge; make every effort to accelerate growth; think differently and taking on new levels of ownership as a leader; constantly evaluating self, systems and habits to learn and grow and encourage others around them to do the same.Resilient: Ability to recover quickly from difficult challenges and see them as temporary setbacks; maintain positive attitude out outlook; sustain energy under pressure; cope and adapt with disruptive changesDecision Quality: Utilizes analysis, experience and wisdom to make good decisions; sought out by others for advice and solutions; ability to use strategy and take into account the complexity of issues at hand in problem solving. Decisions tend to yield not perfect, but consistently good results.Benefits· Full training program, mentorship· Career Development Path· Health Insurance, Vision, Dental· Retirement plan· Competitive pay scaleJob Type: Full-timePay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per yearAdditional Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceVision insuranceScheduleMonday to FridayEducationBachelor's (Preferred)ExperienceProfessional work: 1 year (Preferred)Ability to CommutePhiladelphia, PA (required)Ability to RelocatePhiladelphia, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work LocationIn person

Created: 2024-11-02