About The Position
FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corporation LOCATION: THIS POSITION IS ON-SITE AND WITHIN THE FIRSTENERGY CORP FOOTPRINT This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. Position Summary The Supervisor, Transmission Staffing will lead recruiting efforts for the Transmission and Substation Engineering organization. This role will be responsible for executing the staffing strategy aligned with the Transmission growth plan through 2030, including full-cycle recruiting, workforce planning, pipeline development, and coordination with HR, business leaders, and external partners. The Supervisor will play a critical role in scaling talent acquisition to support a projected increase of over 900 employees and contractors across PD and C&DS.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
- 7+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory role.
- Experience supporting technical or engineering functions, preferably in utilities or infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, recruiting systems, and workforce planning.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Oracle HCM or similar ATS platforms.
- Experience with contractor workforce management and vendor oversight.
- Understanding of transmission engineering, project management, or construction staffing needs.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Staffing Execution Lead recruiting operations for Transmission and Substation Engineering, aligned with the Phase III staffing expansion plan.
- Manage annual hiring targets based on scenario-based projections (Current, Prior, Stretch), including attrition and internal movement.
- Partner with HR leadership to monitor hiring progress and adjust strategies as needed.
- Team Leadership & Coordination Supervise a team of recruiters, sourcing specialists, and coordinators supporting Transmission staffing.
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development planning for recruiting team members.
- Coordinate recruiter assignments across business units and ensure alignment with WIN Room and Business Recruiting Support teams.
- Workforce Planning & Pipeline Development Collaborate with Transmission leadership to forecast hiring needs and develop talent pipelines.
- Support rotational programs and direct-hire strategies for PM/CM and engineering roles.
- Expand outreach to universities, military events, and technical programs to attract entry-level talent.
- Compliance & Process Optimization Ensure recruiting practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Audit job postings and hiring documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Partner with Legal, Employee Relations, and HR Compliance on sensitive hiring issues.
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management Manage relationships with search firms, staffing partners, and job board vendors.
- Oversee external recruiting spend and drive cost-effective sourcing strategies.
- Serve as the primary contact for executive-level candidates within Transmission.
- Data & Reporting Track and report recruiting metrics, diversity outreach, and hiring progress.
- Provide insights to HR and business leaders on hiring trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities.
- Contribute to annual recruiting surveys and benchmarking efforts.
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
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
