Manager Talent Acquisition - HR Talent Acquisition - Ohio

Talent Acquisition Manager

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better, and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE : FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corporation. This role will focus on Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Maryland State Operations, managing recruiting for engineering, field, and technical roles across multiple jurisdictions.

Reports To : Vice President of Talent Management and Talent Acquisition

Position Summary

The Manager of Talent Acquisition will lead recruiting operations for assigned business units, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely, and inclusive hiring practices. This role manages a team of recruiters and coordinators, partners with HR Business Partners and business leaders, and drives process improvements to meet workforce goals. The Manager will oversee full-cycle recruiting, workforce planning support, and talent pipeline development, ensuring alignment with FirstEnergy's strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned business units, including technical, professional, and leadership roles.

Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to forecast hiring needs and develop sourcing strategies.

Ensure consistent execution of recruiting processes, including intake meetings, candidate assessments, and offer management.

Monitor recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, inclusion representation) and implement improvements.

Supervise recruiters and coordinators, providing coaching, performance feedback, and development support.

Allocate requisitions and manage workload to ensure timely delivery of hiring goals.

Collaborate with HRBPs and Finance to align hiring plans with operational and financial goals.

Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on talent acquisition strategies and market conditions.

Ensure adherence to employment laws, internal policies, and collective bargaining agreements where applicable.

Drive process improvements and leverage technology (Oracle Recruiting Cloud, CRM tools) for efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.

10+ years of recruiting experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.

Strong knowledge of recruiting systems, sourcing strategies, and employment law.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Experience in utilities, energy, or regulated industries preferred.

Preferred Attributes

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.

Commitment to inclusion in hiring practices.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity : At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas currently.

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers, and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.