Director Of Recruiting

Director of Recruiting

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position is responsible for recruitment efforts in our Rockville, MD district office. The process of sourcing, recruiting and selecting financial representatives is conducted and continuously improved by this individual. He or she builds high-level quality relationships in the community and in the network/district 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 offices and is responsible for holding all members of the leadership team accountable for their respective roles in recruiting and selection. Creativity, exceptional communication skills and drive to achieve are critical in this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:

Recruiting:

• Execute office recruiting plans to reach activity & productivity goals
• Build referral source network within the offices
• Develop networks in the community
• Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to promote Northwestern Mutual
• Promote the benefits of growth and recruiting successes within the offices
• Develop relationships with other recruiters in the NMDC network to share leads and best practices

Selection:

• Master information and language regarding all aspects of the financial representative career and each step of the selection process
• Review resumes and schedule initial interviews
• Conduct pre-screen and initial interviews of all candidate entering the process
• Administer selection profiles
• Direct all candidates through the selection process and series of interviews with other network office management and financial representatives
• Maintain integrity of the selection process
• Effectively communicate with candidates
• Manage the transition of candidates offered a contract with offices, including the Contract, Licensing and Registration process as well as training and development

Management:

• Build and refine the selection process as needed
• Guide leadership team in developing specific recruiting strategies and activities necessary to reach recruiting goals
• Participate in company and industry training programs
• Create and execute on a professional development plan built with input and guidance from the Development Officer

Accountability & Activity Tracking:

• Maintain database of all recruiting & selection activity for the district network offices on a daily basis
• Report weekly activity to the network office
• Prepare activity/results reports for recruiting and leadership team meetings

Miscellaneous:

• Maintain sufficient inventory of all recruiting materials & supplies
• Oversee any pre-contract training to be done by candidate
• Develop programs/contests as needed to enhance recruiting results
• Provide support to the leadership team for recruiting & selection efforts

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Two years progressively responsible work experience preferred, ideally in sales, recruiting or financial services industry
• Strong communication skills required with the ability to build rapport and influence others

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rockville, MD 20852: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Recruiting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations