Northwestern Mutual is hiring: Recruiter in Columbus

This role is responsible for district network office or network office recruitment efforts, executing office recruiting plans to reach contract goals. Critical competencies include interpersonal savvy, priority setting, strong verbal and written communication skills, and drive for results.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review resumes and schedule interviews
• Own relationship and communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Process ownership, including screening candidates, conducting first interviews, administering screening tools, and guiding candidates through the process.
• Build and develop referral sources within the office, with community advocates, and from various sources that generate qualified leads.
• Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to promote the office and company brand.
• Develop relationships with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices

You could be right for this opportunity if you have:

• Bachelor's degree; or 5+ years of equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of professional work experience, preferably in sales, recruiting, or related field
• 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
• Demonstrated knowledge of sourcing platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake)

About Northwestern Mutual

For over 165 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives.

Our tailored, integrated approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients.

Our Financial Advisors are valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes, and a statutory employee for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes.

Northwestern Mutual values an inclusive and belonging workplace where everyone’s unique viewpoints bring new successes. We strive to create teams that reflect our customers and communities, fostering an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.

We offer:

• Unsurpassed financial strength with total company assets of $366 billion
• Recognized for Financial Soundness, Quality of Products/Services, Social Responsibility, and Quality of Management
• Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity (2023)
• Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2023)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.