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

FirstEnergy•Akron, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

FirstEnergy is hiring a Recruiter within its Talent Acquisition job family. The selected candidate may be placed at a lower level in the same job family depending on interview results, skills, work history, experience, and other relevant qualifications. The position reports to the Manager, Talent Acquisition and is based on-site at FirstEnergy’s headquarters in Akron, Ohio, or at its Reading, Pennsylvania, or Holmdel, New Jersey locations. The Recruiter partners with hiring managers throughout the recruiting process, from defining staffing needs and developing job postings to sourcing and assessing candidates, presenting offers, and supporting candidate acceptance. The role focuses on identifying qualified talent through varied recruiting sources, building diverse candidate slates, maintaining compliance with employment laws and company policies, and delivering a strong candidate and hiring-manager experience. The position requires sound judgment, confidentiality, relationship building, strong communication, and the ability to manage competing recruiting work in a fast-paced environment. The posting describes qualifications for two levels. Talent Acquisition Representative II requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline and at least two years of relevant experience, or four years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. HR Representative III requires a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and at least four years of relevant experience, or seven years in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. Relevant experience includes recruiting, talent acquisition, talent sourcing, or human resources. The role may require work before or after standard office hours and travel to career events; the III level may involve periodic travel with overnight stays.

Requirements

For Talent Acquisition Representative 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 in lieu of 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 in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Relevant experience includes recruiting, talent acquisition, talent sourcing, or human resources.
Strong organizational, follow-up, and attention-to-detail skills.
Strong interviewing, public relations, negotiation, influencing, and communication skills.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems; the level III qualifications specify strong working knowledge of or experience with an ATS.
Ability to present FirstEnergy’s values, mission, strengths, and opportunities effectively.
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 contribute positively in a team environment and work independently with professionalism and motivation.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet research; level III qualifications also require strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint and Outlook.
Ability to maintain composure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to develop and manage relationships with people at various organizational levels.
Ability to work before and after standard office hours as work requires.
Ability to travel to career events and conferences when necessary.
For level III: strong sales skills, strong passive sourcing skills, creativity and energy supported by analytical skills, behavioral-based interviewing experience and ability to coach management, demonstrated ability to model FirstEnergy values and behaviors, customer-service focus, and strong planning and prioritizing skills.
For level 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 success sourcing diverse candidate slates.
Experience using creative sourcing strategies and resume mining.
Experience with SuccessFactors and/or Oracle ATS.
Knowledge of SAP.
For level III, experience with Empower ATS.

Responsibilities

Consult with hiring managers and develop job postings based on the responsibilities and qualification requirements of open positions.
Partner with and strategically guide or advise hiring managers through the recruiting process, from posting through candidate acceptance.
Ensure diversity is appropriately represented throughout the hiring process in compliance with FirstEnergy policy and applicable diversity and inclusion objectives.
Post positions on FirstEnergy internal and external career websites and relevant third-party job boards.
Create and execute candidate sourcing strategies, including sourcing passive candidates and diverse candidates.
Determine staffing objectives with hiring managers by reviewing organizational plans and position requirements.
Use recruiting sources and tools to identify qualified candidates, including partnerships with niche and community groups.
Develop role-specific knowledge, skill, and screening questions to determine candidate qualifications.
Conduct phone screens, interviews, and employee benefit overviews.
Refer qualified candidates to hiring managers while ensuring appropriate candidate slate diversity.
Develop salary recommendations by analyzing internal equity in relation to candidates’ skills and experience.
Present employment offers and communicate 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 proactively recommend process improvements.
Demonstrate commitment to safety, use sound judgment, and seek formal and informal learning opportunities related to recruiting procedures.
Maintain confidentiality regarding projects and employee-related information.
For the level III role, use behavioral-based interview techniques and coach management in their use.