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The Role
Lead design and delivery of recruiter development, field enablement, and talent acquisition strategy. Build scalable learning programs, tools, frameworks, and measurement to improve campus engagement, sourcing, selection, career pathing, and recruiter performance while partnering across field leadership, TA, and L&D.
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About the Job:
The Field Talent Acquisition Sr. Program Manager is responsible for strengthening recruiter capability and driving continuous field engagement across talent acquisition strategy initiatives. This role serves as the subject matter expert on Field Talent Acquisition processes & best practices across leader development and recruiter development serving as a critical enablement lead to ensure the field is employing best-in-class talent strategies. As a key partner across Field Talent, this role helps build tools, insights, frameworks, training, and sessions to support recruiting performance with a focus on recruiting strategy, campus engagement, sourcing, and selection. This role focuses on career pathing for talent teams in the field and driving experiences forward that aid in retention.
What You'll Do
Recruiter Development Strategy & Career Progression
Field Engagement & Enablement
Recruiting Strategy & Subject Matter Expertise
Program Design & Execution
Leadership Development & Coaching Enablement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement
What You'll Bring to the Role
Skills You Have:
#LI-Hybrid
Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$98,320.00
Pay Range - End:
$147,480.00
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110:
$108,160.00 USD - $162,240.00 USD
Structure 115:
$113,040.00 USD - $169,560.00 USD
We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.
Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!
Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.
Skills
Industry Knowledge (NM) - Intermediate, Prioritization (NM) - Intermediate, Visual Storytelling (NM) - Beginner, Technical & Digital Acumen (NM) - Intermediate, Employee Brand Value Proposition (NM) - Intermediate, Talent Sourcing (NM) - Intermediate, Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM) - Intermediate, Talent Acquisition Strategy (NM) - Intermediate, Data Security (NM) - Intermediate, Customer Centricity (NM) - Intermediate, Adaptive Communication (NM) - Intermediate, Learning Agility & Critical Thinking (NM) - Intermediate, Negotiation & Managing Objection (NM) - Intermediate, Attention to Detail (NM) - Intermediate, Talent Assessment & Selection (NM) - Intermediate, Candidate Experience (NM) - Intermediate, Organization (NM) - Intermediate, HR Ethics (NM) - Intermediate
FIND YOUR FUTURE
We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.
The Field Talent Acquisition Sr. Program Manager is responsible for strengthening recruiter capability and driving continuous field engagement across talent acquisition strategy initiatives. This role serves as the subject matter expert on Field Talent Acquisition processes & best practices across leader development and recruiter development serving as a critical enablement lead to ensure the field is employing best-in-class talent strategies. As a key partner across Field Talent, this role helps build tools, insights, frameworks, training, and sessions to support recruiting performance with a focus on recruiting strategy, campus engagement, sourcing, and selection. This role focuses on career pathing for talent teams in the field and driving experiences forward that aid in retention.
What You'll Do
Recruiter Development Strategy & Career Progression
- Partner across Talent Acquisition and Development to define recruiter career pathing strategies and shape cohesive experience design and curriculum that supports progression across the full career lifecycle from onboarding through advanced career stages.
- Build scalable learning experiences that reinforce core recruiting capabilities, best practices, and performance expectations.
- Continuously evolve development programs to align with business priorities and emerging talent needs.
Field Engagement & Enablement
- Drive ongoing engagement with field offices to understand needs, gather feedback, and ensure alignment on recruiting strategies and initiatives.
- Partner closely with field leaders and offices to translate enterprise strategy into practical, actionable guidance.
- Create tools, resources, and frameworks that enable consistent execution of recruiting practices across the field.
Recruiting Strategy & Subject Matter Expertise
- Serve as a subject matter expert in recruiting strategy, including campus engagement, sourcing, and selection best practices.
- Provide strategic guidance to enhance recruiting effectiveness and improve outcomes across key talent segments.
- Ensure alignment with industry standards, compliance requirements, and evolving market dynamics.
Program Design & Execution
- Lead end-to-end design and delivery of strategic talent acquisition initiatives that strengthen recruiter capability.
- Build scalable, repeatable programs that drive consistency while allowing flexibility for local market needs.
- Monitor program effectiveness and continuously refine based on feedback, performance data, and evolving business needs.
Leadership Development & Coaching Enablement
- Equip field leaders with the knowledge, tools, and frameworks needed to effectively coach and develop recruiting talent.
- Lead leadership development efforts through key forums, academies, and engagement sessions focused on recruiting excellence.mKey partner in designing recruitment focused content across TalentWorks, Leadership Development and other field focused programs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Talent Acquisition, Field Leadership, Learning & Development, and other key stakeholders to align strategy and execution.
- Act as a connector across teams to ensure consistent messaging, prioritization, and delivery of recruiting initiatives.
- Foster strong relationships to drive engagement and adoption across diverse stakeholder groups.
Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement
- Define and track success metrics tied to recruiter development, engagement, and recruiting effectiveness.
- Leverage insights and feedback to continuously enhance programs, tools, and overall talent acquisition strategy.
- Identify opportunities to improve how recruiters and leaders learn, grow, and perform over time.
What You'll Bring to the Role
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Education, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting strategy, learning & development, or related field experience.
- Strong understanding of recruiting strategies, including campus engagement, sourcing, and selection.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives and priorities across a matrixed environment.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business needs into scalable development solutions that drive measurable impact.
- Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to build credibility, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across field and corporate partners.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to engage both leadership and field audiences.
- Analytical Skills: Data-driven mindset with ability to measure outcomes and continuously refine strategies.
- Field Orientation: Strong ability to stay connected to field needs and translate insights into practical, actionable solutions.
- Adaptability: Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and ambiguity.
- Collaboration: Demonstrated success partnering across teams to design and deliver impactful programs at scale.
Skills You Have:
- Attention to Detail: Focuses on specific details to spot and correct errors in advance of them being found and surpass quality expectations. Performs work with thorough proofreading for presentation, content, accuracy, and overall quality.
- Cross Functional Partnering & Planning: Facilitates collaboration, communication, coordination, and planning with individuals and teams from different functions within the organization, and who have different areas of expertise, to achieve common goals.
- Talent Acquisition Strategy: Engages candidates and managers throughout hiring process to uncover needs and motives. Articulates and sells value and benefits of the hire to address priorities and preferences of both parties. Negotiates between parties and drives to secure the best possible hire in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Visual Storytelling: Communicates a message or idea through visualization of concepts such as images, videos, graphics, narratives, mock-ups and data. Designs visuals that convey a narrative, evoke emotion, and engage the viewer.
#LI-Hybrid
Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$98,320.00
Pay Range - End:
$147,480.00
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110:
$108,160.00 USD - $162,240.00 USD
Structure 115:
$113,040.00 USD - $169,560.00 USD
We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.
Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!
Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.
Skills
Industry Knowledge (NM) - Intermediate, Prioritization (NM) - Intermediate, Visual Storytelling (NM) - Beginner, Technical & Digital Acumen (NM) - Intermediate, Employee Brand Value Proposition (NM) - Intermediate, Talent Sourcing (NM) - Intermediate, Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM) - Intermediate, Talent Acquisition Strategy (NM) - Intermediate, Data Security (NM) - Intermediate, Customer Centricity (NM) - Intermediate, Adaptive Communication (NM) - Intermediate, Learning Agility & Critical Thinking (NM) - Intermediate, Negotiation & Managing Objection (NM) - Intermediate, Attention to Detail (NM) - Intermediate, Talent Assessment & Selection (NM) - Intermediate, Candidate Experience (NM) - Intermediate, Organization (NM) - Intermediate, HR Ethics (NM) - Intermediate
FIND YOUR FUTURE
We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.
- Flexible work schedules
- Concierge service
- Comprehensive benefits
- Employee resource groups
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Education, or related field
- 7+ years experience in talent acquisition, recruiting strategy, learning & development, or related field
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering scalable learning and development programs
- Strong knowledge of recruiting strategies including campus engagement, sourcing, and selection best practices
- Proven ability to build recruiter career pathing and progression frameworks
- Experience partnering with field leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to implement talent initiatives
- Data-driven mindset with ability to define and track success metrics and refine programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership influence, and coaching enablement skills
- Organizational skills to manage multiple strategic initiatives in a matrixed environment
- Attention to detail and visual storytelling skills for creating engaging learning materials and resources
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Northwestern Mutual Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include both a 401(k) and a company‑funded Cash Balance plan, with age/service‑based credits and a noted additional contribution in a recent year—an uncommon pairing among large employers. This combination elevates long‑term financial security beyond typical single‑plan offerings.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, and vision alongside on‑site Mutual Health Centers, fitness centers or reimbursement, mental‑health support, and named condition‑management programs. This breadth indicates strong investment in preventive care, access, and overall wellbeing.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, caregiving leave, fertility benefits via specialized partners, and adoption/surrogacy assistance (with specified reimbursements) reflect robust family support. The scope of these programs suggests meaningful backing across diverse family‑building needs.
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The Company
What We Do
You’ll Like It Here At Northwestern Mutual, we believe that our lives and our work matter. And that doing what’s right is good for everyone. We follow through by designing tech that improves the community and cultivating creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere. These guiding principles have allowed our company to grow for more than 160 years. Here, you’ll be with a team who emphasizes integrity and prioritizes security to design experiences that better everyone. You’ll work in cross functional teams to create optimal solutions that are rooted in innovative strategy and thoughtful execution. And you’re provided development tools and opportunities to become a leader all with the support of a collaborative team. You’ll be surrounded in a culture that values innovation and works to always evolve to stay ahead of trends and client needs. We are intentional in seeking out team members who will challenge us. Our employees choose us for the career opportunities, commitment to philanthropy and desire to have a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. You have career passions and goals. We have ambition and opportunity for you to grow your future in tech. Discover today: https://careers.northwesternmutual.com/
Why Work With Us
We invest in our people. We know careers are about choices, so we provide intentional opportunity. Here you can build creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere and revolutionize traditional processes. As a mutual company, our focus is our people — whether professional development or investments in the community.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We offer a flexible, hybrid approach for our employees . Teams are in the office a few days a week and work from home the others.
Typical time on-site:
Flexible
