Director Talent Management - HR Talent Aquisition and Talent Management - Akron FirstEnergy Hea

Director Talent Management - HR Talent Acquisition and Talent Management - Akron First Energy Headquarters

Akron, OH, United States

First Energy 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.

First Energy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, First Energy 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.

This is an open position with First Energy Service Company, a subsidiary of First Energy Corporation.

Direct Reports: Talent Management team, including Onboarding Program Specialist

LOCATION: THIS POSITION IS ON-SITE AT THE AKRON - FEHQ

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Position Summary

The Director of Talent Management at First Energy will lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide talent strategies that support performance management, succession planning, leadership development, workforce planning, and onboarding. This role is critical to building a high-performing, inclusive, and future‑ready workforce aligned with First Energy’s strategic goals. The Director will partner closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, and senior leaders to ensure talent programs are data‑driven, scalable, and integrated across the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Management

• Develop and implement talent strategies aligned with First Energy’s mission, values, and leadership competencies.
• Lead enterprise-wide performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and development planning.
• Drive talent reviews and succession planning to identify and develop future leaders.
• Align leadership development programs with succession pipelines and business needs.
• Promote a culture of accountability, growth, and engagement through structured talent practices.

Workforce Planning

• Forecast headcount needs aligned to operational and financial plans.
• Partner with HRBPs and Finance to model workforce scenarios, including growth, attrition, and retirements.
• Identify talent gaps and succession risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support organizational design and transformation initiatives with data‑driven insights and planning tools.
• Oversee the enterprise onboarding strategy, including the executive onboarding experience.
• Ensure onboarding programs align with performance, development, and engagement goals.
• Manage the Onboarding Program Manager and ensure cross‑functional coordination with HRIS, IT, Facilities, and Communications.
• Monitor onboarding effectiveness and drive continuous improvement through feedback and analytics.
• Lead and develop the Talent Management team, providing coaching, direction, and performance management.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to HR and business leaders on talent‑related initiatives.
• Ensure alignment of talent programs with broader HR systems, policies, and processes.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all talent practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field;
  Master’s preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in talent management, workforce planning, and HR leadership.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and manage complex programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience with talent systems (e.g., Oracle HCM, Workday, Success Factors) and analytics tools.
• Experience in regulated industries or utilities is…