Talent Acquisition Specialist

This on-site Talent Acquisition Specialist role at Northwestern Mutual Puget Sound focuses on full-time recruitment of financial advisors, leveraging outbound sourcing with a sales-driven approach. The base salary ranges from $65,000 to $85,000, with target total compensation of $120,000 to $140,000+.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage candidates through LinkedIn, referrals, and your own network
• Conduct phone screens and initial interviews, guiding strong candidates to the next step
• Lead candidates through the selection process, partnering with firm leadership on final interviews and decisions
• Develop a referral network among our advisors, recognizing that top candidates often come from our best people
• Record activity and conversion metrics weekly to monitor progress

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of experience in sales, business development, or recruiting, with a proven ability to persuade people to action
• Energetic with meeting new people and comfortable asking for commitments
• Resilience and self-direction, treating a no as information
• Consistent daily discipline and a drive to achieve measurable goals
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Technologies

• LinkedIn

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision (HMO)
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Disability insurance and paid maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Competitive paid time off and holidays
• Employer-sponsored licensing, professional development, and education
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan

Compensation

Base salary: $65,000–$85,000 per year. Target total compensation: $120,000–$140,000+.

Location and Work Arrangement

• Location: Seattle, WA 98101 (onsite)
• Work arrangement: In person, full-time
• Hybrid or remote work is not indicated; this role is on-site in Seattle

Eligibility and Onboarding Details

• This role is full-time and on-site at our Seattle office; please apply only if you live within commuting distance
• You must be authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship) and able to pass a background check and drug test

Application Instructions

Submit your resume. We review every application and respond within one week.