Advisor, Executive Search- HR Talent Acquisition and Talent Management

FirstEnergy Corp • Akron, OH • 3h ago

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

The reporting location for this on-site position will be Akron, OH or Reading, PA.

FirstEnergy is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Advisor, Executive Search and Talent Intelligence to lead executive recruitment initiatives across the enterprise. Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, this role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and attracting senior leadership talent for critical positions across the organization.

The Senior Advisor will partner closely with executive leadership, Human Resources Business Partners, and Talent Management to align executive search strategies with business objectives, succession planning priorities, and long-term workforce needs. This individual will leverage deep market expertise, executive assessment capabilities, and proactive talent mapping to build robust external leadership pipelines while delivering an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.

This is a senior individual contributor role that requires executive presence, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence outcomes across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Search Strategy

Lead the full lifecycle of executive search engagements for Director, Vice President, Senior Vice President, and other critical leadership positions.

Develop customized search strategies aligned with business objectives, organizational priorities, and talent requirements.

Conduct executive market mapping, talent identification, candidate engagement, assessment, and selection activities.

Build and maintain proactive pipelines for critical leadership roles and anticipated succession needs.

Executive Talent Advisory

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders and hiring teams throughout the search process.

Consult with business leaders to define leadership profiles, organizational requirements, and candidate success factors.

Provide guidance regarding executive talent availability, competitive market conditions, and recruiting strategy.

Facilitate calibration discussions and candidate evaluations to support informed hiring decisions.

Succession & Talent Pipeline Development

Partner with Talent Management and HR Business Partners to understand succession risks and leadership capability gaps.

Develop external talent pipelines aligned with future leadership needs.

Maintain relationships with high-potential external executives and industry leaders.

Support enterprise succession planning efforts through ongoing talent market intelligence.

Executive Assessment & Selection

Evaluate executive candidates through structured assessment methodologies, behavioral interviewing, and leadership competency evaluations.

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