Manager Talent Acquisition - State Operations

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

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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 . 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utilities, energy, or regulated industries preferred.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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