Manager Talent Acquisition - State Operations
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.
- Commitment to inclusion in hiring practices.
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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Utilities
