The Recruiting Specialist assists the field managers in overall recruiting activities and goals. This individual understands the field office recruiting strategy, including the financial professional profile and recruiting sources to be focused upon, along with the overall selection process, to bring experienced financial professionals into the organization.
Position Expectations
Responsibilities
- Sources and contacts potential candidates
- Understands and assists with the development of the field office recruiting plan with the Managing Partner
- Drives the recruiting process according to the plan
- Works with the Managing Partner to understand the ongoing impact of proper selection on the field office financials
- Understands and recruits towards the financial professional “profile” that is being sought
- Develops creative staffing plans to generate a qualified pool of candidates for current and future openings
- Develops and implements “approach talk” to be used with potential candidates
- Follows selection process outlined by field and Home Office
- Proactively recruits and interviews passive candidates
- Creates and maintains a candidate database
- Utilizes tools available (phone, web, community interaction) to maximize the effectiveness of the recruiting initiative
- Complies with all company and site policies and procedures
- Remains current in profession and industry trends
- Successfully completes regulatory and job training requirements
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Demonstrates a confident and positive attitude
- Self-motivated with a strong goal orientation
- Strong communication skills and management skills; ability to meet deadlines; team player; ability to build strong and committed relationships with recruiting partners, candidates and internal staff; ability to interact with all levels of management
- Demonstrates strong, effective presentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Proficiency with email and internet
- Ability to make a positive contribution as demonstrated by learning new skills and making suggestions for process/procedure improvement
- Ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment
Required Experience
Experience
- 3+ years’ experience as a recruiter, preferably with a focus on financial services professionals
Education/Licenses/Professional Designations
- Bachelor degree or a strong combination of skills and work experience required
Penn Mutual helps people become stronger. Our expertly crafted life insurance is vital to long-term financial health and strengthens people’s ability to enjoy every day. Working with our trusted network of financial professionals, we take the long view, building customized solutions for individuals, their families, and their businesses. Penn Mutual supports its financial professionals with retirement and investment services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.
Salary Range - $60,000 - $70,000 Base Salary plus Variable Compensation. At target, Total Compensation is expected to be near or exceed $100,000
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