Recruiter II/III - HR Talent Acquisition - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy•Akron, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

FirstEnergy Corp. is hiring a Recruiter within its Talent Acquisition job family. The position reports to the Manager, Talent Acquisition and is on-site at FirstEnergy Headquarters in Akron, Ohio, or at the company’s Reading, Pennsylvania, or Holmdel, New Jersey, locations. Depending on the candidate’s interview results, skills, work history, experience, and other qualifications, the selected candidate may be placed at a lower level in the same job family. The Recruiter partners with hiring managers throughout the recruiting process, from defining staffing objectives and developing job postings through candidate selection and acceptance. The role develops and executes sourcing strategies, screens and interviews candidates, supports diverse candidate slates, advises on employment-law compliance, recommends salary and offer terms, and maintains accurate and confidential recruiting records. The position may require work before or after standard office hours, travel to recruitment events and conferences, and—at the HR Representative III level—periodic travel with overnight stays. FirstEnergy describes its total rewards as including competitive pay and incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, and skills-development training with tuition reimbursement. The company states that it supports workforce diversity and is unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Requirements

For Recruiter II: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline and at least 2 years of relevant experience; alternatively, at least 4 years of relevant experience without a bachelor’s degree.
For HR Representative III: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline and at least 4 years of relevant experience; alternatively, at least 7 years of relevant experience without a bachelor’s degree.
Relevant experience includes Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Talent Sourcing, or Human Resources.
Experience using creative sourcing strategies and resume mining.
Strong organizational, follow-up, and attention-to-detail skills.
Strong negotiation, influencing, interviewing, public relations, and communication skills.
Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Broad knowledge of employment laws and HR policies.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
Ability to build teams and contribute positively in a team environment.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet research.
Ability to work independently with professionalism and motivation, and to remain composed in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Ability to develop and manage relationships with a broad range of people at varying organizational levels.
Availability to work before and after standard office hours as needed.
Ability to travel to career events and conferences when necessary.
For HR Representative III: Working knowledge of or experience with an ATS; knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
For HR Representative III: Strong sales and passive-sourcing skills, creativity and energy supported by analytical skills, and experience with behavioral-based interviewing and coaching managers in its use.
For HR Representative III: Ability to model FirstEnergy’s values and behaviors, provide strong customer service, plan and prioritize effectively, and work in a dynamic team environment.
For HR Representative III: Ability to travel periodically, including overnight stays in and outside FirstEnergy territory.

Nice To Haves

Full-cycle recruiting experience for exempt, professional-level positions.
Demonstrated ability to source diverse candidate slates.
Experience with SuccessFactors and/or Oracle ATS.
Knowledge of SAP.
For HR Representative III, experience with Empower ATS.

Responsibilities

Consult with hiring managers strategically and develop job postings based on role responsibilities and qualification requirements.
Partner with and advise hiring managers throughout the recruiting process, from posting positions through candidate acceptance.
Ensure diversity is appropriately represented throughout the hiring process in accordance with FirstEnergy policy and applicable diversity and inclusion objectives.
Post positions on FirstEnergy career websites and relevant third-party job boards.
Create and execute candidate sourcing strategies, including passive-candidate sourcing and strategies for diverse candidates.
Demonstrate a commitment to safety.
Use sound judgment to develop alternatives and recommend improvements to recruiting processes.
Seek formal and informal learning opportunities to better understand recruiting procedures.
Work with hiring managers to determine staffing objectives based on organizational plans and position requirements.
Develop sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates through recruiting sources and tools.
Partner with niche and community groups to increase the diversity of candidate slates.
Develop position-specific knowledge, skill, and screening questions to assess candidate qualifications.
Conduct phone screens, interviews, and employee benefit overviews.
Refer qualified candidates to hiring managers while supporting diversity requirements and D&I KPIs.
Develop salary recommendations by assessing internal equity in relation to candidates’ skills and experience.
Present employment offers and promote FirstEnergy’s values, strengths, and opportunities.
Negotiate final salary and benefit terms with candidates.
Maintain thorough documentation of requisition status, candidates considered, and selection decisions.
Guide hiring managers on compliance with federal and state employment laws.
Maintain relationships with business networks and professional organizations to gain knowledge and referrals.
Attend college career fairs and other recruitment events.
Research recruiting best practices, methods, and processes and recommend changes proactively.
Maintain confidentiality regarding projects and employee-related information.