Regional Recruiting Specialist
About the role
Unlock Talent. Power Growth. Build Pipelines. Are you someone who enjoys finding great talent where others aren’t looking? Do you thrive using tools, data, and creativity to connect with candidates and spark initial interest? As a Regional Recruiting Specialist on the Field Recruiting Team, you’ll play a critical role in building the top of the recruiting funnel. You will be responsible for supporting firm strategy and your ability to identify, engage, and generate talent pipelines will directly fuel the growth of the business.
What You'll Do
- You will focus on proactive outreach and pipeline creation, helping our firms ensure a consistent flow of potential candidates into the recruiting process.
- Execute targeted outreach campaigns to identify and engage prospective financial advisors.
- Utilize sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM systems, data platforms) to build and manage candidate lists.
- Conduct high-volume, high-quality cold outreach via messaging, email, and calls.
- Generate initial candidate interest and qualify prospects for handoff to recruiting leaders.
- Maintain organized, up-to-date candidate pipelines and tracking systems.
- Leverage tools & market data to identify new talent pools and sourcing opportunities.
- Track outreach activity, response rates, and pipeline conversion metrics.
- Continuously refine messaging and targeting strategies to improve effectiveness.
- Stay current on competitor hiring trends and talent movement.
- Support recruiting execution by partnering with Recruiting Directors, Regional Vice Presidents, and firm leaders to align on target profiles and sourcing priorities.
- Consult with and train field partners on how to effectively leverage sourcing tools.
- Conduct 1:1 / group virtual workshops.
- Assist with the onboarding of new Recruiting Directors / Coordinators.
- Facilitate regional study groups.
- Contribute to recruiting campaigns, events, and sourcing initiatives.
- Ensure consistent follow-up and candidate experience in early stages.
Who You Are
- Naturally curious and persistent: you enjoy the challenge of finding and engaging passive talent.
- Process-oriented and detail-focused, with strong follow-through.
- Comfortable with high outreach volume and performance tracking.
- Tech-savvy and confident using sourcing platforms and CRM tools.
- A strong communicator who can create interest and build rapport quickly.
What You Bring
- 1–4 years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, sales development, or a similar outbound role.
- Direct experience recruiting for financial services/insurance sales roles.
- Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter or other sourcing platforms preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
- Interest in financial services and talent acquisition.
Location & Travel
Fully remote role with ~ 10% travel across your territory.
Pay
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Benefits
Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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