Executive Recruiter - HR Talent Aquisition and Talent Management - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

Executive Recruiter

This position is on-site in Akron, OH. FirstEnergy is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Executive Recruiter to lead the search strategy for all executive-level hires across the enterprise. This role will be instrumental in identifying top-tier leadership talent, partnering with senior executives on succession planning, and building a robust pipeline of future leaders. The Executive Recruiter will serve as a trusted advisor to the business, ensuring alignment between talent acquisition strategies and FirstEnergy's long-term organizational goals.

Responsibilities include :

• Executive Search Leadership : Own and execute the full lifecycle of executive recruiting (VP and above), including search strategy, sourcing, candidate engagement, assessment, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Succession Planning Partnership : Collaborate with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to identify succession gaps and proactively build external talent pipelines to address future needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Partner closely with senior executives and hiring managers to define leadership profiles, clarify role expectations, and deliver a high-touch candidate experience.
• Market Intelligence : Provide insights on industry trends, competitive talent landscapes, and compensation benchmarks to inform hiring decisions.
• Pipeline Development : Cultivate relationships with passive candidates and maintain a network of executive talent aligned with FirstEnergy's strategic direction.
• Process Excellence : Ensure a consistent, equitable, and confidential executive search process that reflects FirstEnergy's values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Vendor Management : Manage relationships with external search firms when appropriate, ensuring alignment with internal standards and goals.
• Innovation & Technology : Leverage emerging technologies and data analytics to enhance executive search effectiveness and candidate insights.

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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, and a choice of health care plans.