HR Representative

JOB DESCRIPTION FirstEnergy 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 This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications. This position is responsible to perform various business-related activities to support the Compliance area of Human Resources. It reports to the Manager, Employee Relations and HR Compliance and can be located in OH, PA, WV or NJ with travel to Akron, OH as needed. Responsibilities include: Identifying and implementing legal requirements and government reporting relationships affecting human resource functions (EEO, ADA, and Affirmative Action). Participating in the development of HR related policies, procedures and programs and systems to meet corporate goals and ensure compliance with applicable legislation Managing the process for annual EEO-1's, and Vets 4212reports Managing compliance functions including background checks, CIP/RAAD access, poster compliance program, harassment training, unemployment, pre-employment testing Counselling Leadership and field Human Resources Representatives about background checks, I-9's, AAP, employment legislation, discrimination and harassment issues as well as other various employee issues, including accommodation requests Investigating and responding to external harassment and discrimination charges Supports Employ ee Relations functions as needed Assisting or coordinating reorganizations during company restructuring downsizing and layoffs Analyzing compliance/employment/diversity related statistics and reporting on data collected including responding to internal and external data requests Supporting Diversity & Inclusion initiatives Manage functional Affirmative Action Plans including all updates, renewals and communications Preparing and delivering compliance presentations Serving as the company liaison to various government agencies (OFCCP, EEOC, etc) Manage vendor relationships with HR compliance vendors Providing a high level of service, continuous support, and proactive involvement to leadership and peers Conducting business specific research and analyzing data; interpreting results; assisting in implementation activities Working on special projects as assigned Traveling to compa ny locations and seminars as required Developing process improvements and efficiencies to improve work product Conducting in-depth strategic research and analyzing data; interpreting results; providing solutions Consulting with business unit leaders on compliance practices; recommending and interpreting compliance policies and processes Providing project management and analytical support in key compliance special pr