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

Position: Director Talent Management - HR Talent Aquisition and Talent Management - Akron FirstEnergy Hea[...]

Director Talent Management – HR Talent Acquisition & Talent Management – Akron, First Energy Headquarters

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About First Energy

First Energy (NYSE: FE) is a forward‑thinking electric utility headquartered in Akron, Ohio. We operate one of the nation’s largest investor‑owned electric systems, covering more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines across the Midwest and Mid‑Atlantic and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of over 3,500 megawatts. Our commitment to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence drives us to make customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

Position

Summary

The Director of Talent Management leads the design, execution and continuous improvement of enterprise‑wide talent strategies that support performance management, succession planning, leadership development, workforce planning and onboarding. This critical role builds a high‑performing, inclusive, future‑ready workforce aligned with First Energy’s strategic goals. The Director partners 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.

Onboarding Strategy

• 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 coordinate cross‑functional HRIS, IT, Facilities and Communications teams.
• Monitor onboarding effectiveness and drive continuous improvement through feedback and analytics.

Leadership & Collaboration

• 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 a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic mindset with a passion for employee development and engagement.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on inclusion and innovation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

First Energy offers 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 and tuition reimbursement for skills development training. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status or disability.

No recruiters or agencies without a signed contract. H‑1B sponsor ships not currently available.

Safety

Safety is a core value for First Energy. We provide employees with the tools, information and processes to perform their duties safely for themselves, coworkers, customers and the public. Our goal is to maintain an accident‑free, injury‑free workplace and achieve world‑class safety standards.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources – Utilities

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