HR Business Partner

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

15d • Onsite

About The Position

This on-site role with the First Energy Service Company is based at FirstEnergy’s Akron headquarters and supports enterprise-wide executive functions, including Corporate, Operations, Utilities, and Shared Services. The HR Business Partner works directly with senior and executive leaders to shape and execute people strategies, engagement, and culture. The role helps define how HR partners with the company, establishes an operating rhythm, and advocates for the employee experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 6 years of progressive HR experience.
• Ability to advise and influence senior executives, build credibility as a trusted advisor, and implement people strategies that affect business outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change, with success in organizational design, workforce planning, and cultural transformation.
• Expertise in analyzing HR data and presenting clear, actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in HR transformation.
• Experience in a utility or regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior executives to design and execute people strategies that support business priorities, workforce planning, and organizational design.
• Advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, talent planning, succession management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee HR data analysis and reporting, providing actionable insights on engagement, attrition, succession coverage, and workforce health.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by incorporating measurable goals into hiring, leadership development, succession planning, and advancement.
• Guide leaders through change initiatives, including reorganizations, integrations, and large-scale cultural or operational shifts.
• Facilitate enterprise-wide HR processes, including performance reviews, compensation cycles, and engagement surveys, supporting alignment and accountability across business units.
• Model FirstEnergy’s values, prioritizing integrity, safety, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution.
• 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: Senior