Executive Recruiter - HR Talent Aquisition and Talent Management - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

16h • Onsite

About The Position

THIS POSITION IS ON-SITE IN AKRON, OH Position Summary FirstEnergy is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Executive Recruiter to lead the search strategy for all executive-level hires across the enterprise. This role will be instrumental in identifying top-tier leadership talent, partnering with senior executives on succession planning, and building a robust pipeline of future leaders. The Executive Recruiter will serve as a trusted advisor to the business, ensuring alignment between talent acquisition strategies and FirstEnergy’s long-term organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in executive recruiting, either in-house or with a retained search firm.
• Proven success sourcing and placing senior leaders in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with succession planning and talent pipeline development.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Familiarity with executive compensation structures and negotiation strategies.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in talent acquisition.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting in the energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Exposure to organizational transformation, leadership development, or strategic workforce planning.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Executive Search Leadership: Own and execute the full lifecycle of executive recruiting (VP and above), including search strategy, sourcing, candidate engagement, assessment, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Succession Planning Partnership: Collaborate with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to identify succession gaps and proactively build external talent pipelines to address future needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner closely with senior executives and hiring managers to define leadership profiles, clarify role expectations, and deliver a high-touch candidate experience.
• Market Intelligence: Provide insights on industry trends, competitive talent landscapes, and compensation benchmarks to inform hiring decisions.
• Pipeline Development: Cultivate relationships with passive candidates and maintain a network of executive talent aligned with FirstEnergy’s strategic direction.
• Process Excellence: Ensure a consistent, equitable, and confidential executive search process that reflects FirstEnergy’s values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external search firms when appropriate, ensuring alignment with internal standards and goals.
• Innovation & Technology: Leverage emerging technologies and data analytics to enhance executive search effectiveness and candidate insights.

Benefits

• 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
• skills development training with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive