Recruiter (Talent Acquisition Specialist)

Northwestern Mutual invites applications for a Recruiter (Talent Acquisition Specialist) to join its onsite team in Athens, Georgia. The role centers on sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates for financial planning and wealth management, with a clear path into leadership. Emphasis is placed on relationship-building and collaboration with office leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage candidate pipelines through referrals, networking, and community engagement in the Athens area
• Identify and attract top talent via digital sourcing, referrals, and professional networks
• Conduct initial interviews and candidate screenings
• Administer and interpret assessment tools as part of the selection process
• Coordinate follow-up interviews and meetings with leadership
• Represent Northwestern Mutual at Athens-area networking and community events
• Deliver a structured, professional candidate experience from first contact through onboarding
• Partner closely with office leadership to execute recruiting initiatives
• Maintain accurate candidate records using recruiting and CRM software
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics to improve hiring outcomes
• Support new hires as they transition into their roles
• Assist with recruitment reporting, leadership meetings, and strategic planning

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust quickly
• Prior experience in recruiting, sales, staffing, HR, business development, or networking roles preferred
• Well-connected in the Athens business or professional community
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven
• Comfortable working independently and in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and recruiting/CRM tools

Technologies

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• CRM software

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tution reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Career Growth & Advancement

With demonstrated success, there is a pathway to advance into Recruiting Leadership or Talent Acquisition Manager roles within the Athens office.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$45,000 - $70,000 per year

Work Location

Onsite, Athens, GA (in person)

Desired Competencies

• Action-Oriented: Takes initiative and moves quickly on opportunities
• Candidate-Centric: Prioritizes a positive, professional candidate experience
• Results-Driven: Consistently meets or exceeds hiring goals
• Relationship Builder: Skilled at developing strong professional connections
• Strategic Prioritization: Focuses on high-impact recruiting activities
• Strong Networker: Actively engages with Athens professional and community groups