Director Talent Management - HR Talent Aquisition and Talent Management - Akron FirstEnergy Hea[
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HR/Recruitment
HR Manager, HR Generalist / Talent Management, Recruiter / Talent Acquisition
Director Talent Management - HR Talent Acquisition and Talent Management - Akron First Energy Headquarters
First Energy | Posted Mar 14
Full-time
Akron
Negotiable
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DIRECT REPORTS
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Talent Management team, including Onboarding Program Specialist
LOCATION
: THIS POSITION IS ON-SITE AT THE AKRON - FEHQ
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 ResponsibilitiesTalent 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 ensure cross-functional coordination with HRIS, IT, Facilities, and Communications.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
At First Energy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes 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, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement.
First Energy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for…
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