Hiring: Employee Experience Specialist V Company: FirstEnergy Location: Akron, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 11:25:58 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •5 years of experience in project management; experience in HR & employee experience preferred Required Skills: •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. •This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00 •Employee Experience & Inclusion plays a critical role in delivering high‑impact HR initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, belonging, and organizational effectiveness across the enterprise. This role supports the design, execution, and measurement of inclusion strategies and programs that align with enterprise priorities and values. •Reporting to the Director of Employee Experience, this role partners across HR Centers of Excellence to align, coordinate, and advance enterprise‑wide initiatives, supporting executive‑level priorities and organizational outcomes. •HR Project & Initiative Management •Leads cross‑functional HR programs and initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and stakeholder expectations •Ensures HR initiatives are executed effectively, measured for impact, and continually improved •Oversees project planning, resource alignment, risk management, and progress tracking to ensure successful delivery of enterprise HR initiatives. Qualifications: •Bachelor's or advanced degree in HR, business or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered. •3–5 years of experience in project management; experience in HR & employee experience preferred •Exposure to project management disciplines (formal PM certification a plus but not required) •Demonstrated capacity to lead efforts supporting FirstEnergy’s core values and behaviors along with demonstrated experience, mindset, and strong disposition toward transparency, unassailable integrity, and trustworthiness. •Exceptional leadership, communication, teamwork, relationship building, and management skills are required. Compensation: •Translate employee feedback into actionable recommendations and improvements, with attention to equity, inclusion, and varied employee experiences Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!