Director Talent Management - HR Talent Acquisition and Talent Management - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

Job Description 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.

This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corporation

Talent Management team, including Onboarding Program Specialist

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

The Director of Talent Management at FirstEnergy 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 FirstEnergy’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.

- Develop and implement talent strategies aligned with FirstEnergy’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.

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, SuccessFactors) 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

At FirstEnergy, 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. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas currently.

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.