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FirstEnergy · 13 hours ago

Talent Acquisition Representative - HR Talent Acquisition

Akron, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility committed to making customers’ lives brighter and communities stronger. The Talent Acquisition Recruiter provides full-cycle recruiting and consulting to FirstEnergy’s hiring managers, focusing on building out the Transmission organization and ensuring diversity in the hiring process.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Focus on assisting build out our Transmission organization

Holding strategic consultation meetings with hiring managers and developing job postings based on the responsibilities and qualification requirements of open positions

Partnering and strategically guiding/advising hiring managers through the recruiting process from posting through candidate acceptance

Ensuring diversity is appropriately represented at all stages of the hiring process in compliance with the guidelines outlined in FirstEnergy’s hiring process policy (HR Letter 202)

Posting positions on FirstEnergy’s internal and external career websites, as well as on relevant third-party job boards

Creating and executing candidate sourcing strategies, including sourcing passive candidates and leveraging skills for sourcing diverse candidates

Partnering with various niche and community groups, as well as internal stakeholders such as Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs), Community Involvement and External Affairs, to increase the diversity of candidate slates provided to hiring managers

Partnering with subject matter experts in the business units to develop a working knowledge of open positions across FirstEnergy

Reviewing resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, education and knowledge in relation to position requirements

Developing job specific pre-screening questions in conjunction with hiring manager’s requirements. Utilizing the SuccessFactors “Staff My Organization (SMO)” Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage the recruiting process, capture candidate data and disposition candidates

Conducting phone screens, interviews, and employee benefit overviews

Providing guidance to hiring managers to ensure that the recruiting process complies with State and Federal employment laws, and maintaining thorough documentation of requisition status, candidates considered and selection decisions

Developing and maintaining a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates, especially in the diversity arenas to strengthen our sourcing approach in this key area

Creating and fostering relationships with diverse industry professionals and organizations to attract candidates to meet Affirmative Action and diversity hiring goals

Serving as FirstEnergy’s main point of contact for various professional, community and diversity-focused organizations

Supporting the College Recruiting team and the company’s general recruiting efforts by participating in career fairs and other networking and recruiting events as needed

Serving as an HR Lead for one or more ambassador teams as part of FirstEnergy’s Ambassador Network recruiting program

Serving as the company’s main point of contact for external employment candidates from the point of initial screening through their ultimate disposition, including up to the point of hire

Providing complete and accurate information to motivate candidates and promote the FirstEnergy values, strengths, and opportunities

Developing salary recommendations, in collaboration with the Compensation department as appropriate, by analyzing internal equity in relation to the candidate’s skills and experience

Extending job offers to candidates and handling the negotiation of salary and benefit terms

Proactively identifying and recommending opportunities for continuous recruiting process improvements. Continuously strengthening/learning new skills in the sourcing arena – specifically for diversity sourcing and creative sourcing strategies – and sharing best practices with peers

Maintaining a high degree of confidentiality on projects and employee-related information

Qualification

Full-cycle recruitingDiversity sourcingApplicant Tracking SystemsNegotiation skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProject managementMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsTeam buildingPublic relationsPresentation skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience is required

In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience is required. Relevant work experience includes experience in Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Talent Sourcing or Human Resources

Strong organizational and follow up skills with a high level of attention to detail

Outstanding negotiation and influencing skills

Sound interviewing, organizational, public relations, negotiation and communication skills

Broad knowledge of Employment Laws and HR Policies

Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Strong business acumen and analytical skills

Possess strong team building skills and be a positive contributor in a team environment

Able to work independently with a high level of professionalism and motivation

Able to maintain composure in a high-volume, fast paced environment

Proven ability to develop and manage strong relationships with a broad range of individuals at various levels of the organization

Available to work before and after standard office hours as work requires

Able to travel to attend career events and conferences when necessary

Preferred

Full-cycle recruiting experience for exempt, professional-level positions preferred

Demonstrated capabilities for successfully sourcing diverse slates of candidates is preferred

Experience using creative sourcing strategies and resume mining

Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems. Experience with the SuccessFactors and/or Oracle ATS' preferred

Excellent presentation skills to highlight FirstEnergy values, mission, strengths, and opportunities

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and internet research. Knowledge of SAP highly preferred

Benefits

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

Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

Company

FirstEnergy

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We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

Founded in 1997

Akron, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees