Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual

Talent Acquisition & Growth Sr Program Manager

Milwaukee, WI Corporate · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
RecruitingHRLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • About the Job: The Field Talent Acquisition Sr.
  • Program Manager is responsible for strengthening recruiter capability and driv ing continuous field engagement across talent acquisition strategy initiatives.
  • This role focuses on career p athing for talent teams in the field and driving experiences forward that aid in retention.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. m Key partner in designing recruitment focused content across TalentWorks, Leadership Development and other field focused programs.
  • Foster strong relationships to drive engagement and adoption across diverse stakeholder groups.

Requirements

  • Strong ability to stay connected to field needs and translate insights into practical, actionable solutions.

Skills

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to engage both leadership and field audiences.
  • Data-driven mindset with ability to measure outcomes and continuously refine strategies.
  • Communication
  • Analytical
  • 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.
  • Skills You Have:
  • The Field Talent Acquisition Sr.

Compensation

  • Pay Range - Start:
  • Pay Range - End:
  • Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
  • $108,160.00 USD - $162,240.00 USD
  • $113,040.00 USD - $169,560.00 USD
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Benefits

  • Build scalable learning experiences that reinforce core recruiting capabilities, best practices, and performance expectations.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition, Field Leadership, Learning & Development, and other key stakeholders to align strategy and execution.
  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds.

This listing is sourced directly from Northwestern Mutual's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.