Job Information
FirstEnergy Corp Director Talent Management - HR Talent Acquisition and Talent Management - Akron FirstEnergy Headqua in Akron, Ohio
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.
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corporation
Direct Reports: Talent Management team, including Onboarding Program Specialist
LOCATION: THIS POSITION IS ON-SITE AT THE AKRON - FEHQ
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This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.
Position Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Management
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-fu