Executive Search & Talent Intelligence Advisor

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy in Akron, OH is seeking a Senior Advisor, Executive Search and Talent Intelligence to lead executive recruitment across the enterprise. You will partner with senior leaders, HRBP, and Talent Management to build robust leadership pipelines and shape succession plans.

This role requires an executive presence, deep market insight, and the ability to influence hiring decisions. You will manage assessments, benchmarking, and candidate experience across critical leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive recruiting experience, including significant experience leading executive-level searches.
• Demonstrated success recruiting Director, Vice President, and executive-level talent.
• Strong understanding of executive assessment, candidate evaluation, and leadership competency frameworks.
• Experience consulting with senior leaders and influencing executive hiring decisions.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate business strategies into talent acquisition solutions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in highly sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Evaluate executive candidates through structured assessment methodologies, behavioral interviewing, and leadership competency evaluations.
• Develop candidate summaries, leadership profiles, and executive search recommendations.
• Ensure a rigorous, objective, and consistent evaluation process.
• Market Intelligence & Competitive Insights
• Monitor executive labor markets, industry trends, competitor talent movement, and emerging leadership capabilities.
• Provide data-driven insights regarding organizational design, talent availability, compensation trends, and executive hiring strategies.
• Conduct benchmarking and competitive analysis to inform executive hiring decisions.
• Search Operations & Vendor Management
• Manage relationships with retained executive search firms and external partners when utilized.
• Evaluate search firm performance and ensure alignment with organizational expectations.
• Track executive search activity, pipeline health, and key performance metrics.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve executive search practices, tools, and processes.
• Strategic Projects
• Support critical Talent Acquisition and Talent Management initiatives related to leadership talent.
• Participate in executive talent reviews, workforce planning discussions, and strategic talent projects as requested.
• Contribute to the development of enterprise talent acquisition strategies and best practices.

Skills

Executive recruitment

Executive assessment

Stakeholder management

Leadership competency

Business acumen

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Leadership

Job description

FirstEnergy in Akron, OH is seeking a Senior Advisor, Executive Search and Talent Intelligence to lead executive recruitment across the enterprise. You will partner with senior leaders, HRBP, and Talent Management to build robust leadership pipelines and shape succession plans.

This role requires an executive presence, deep market insight, and the ability to influence hiring decisions. You will manage assessments, benchmarking, and candidate experience across critical leadership roles.