Talent Acquisition Coordinator Senior

AEP Service Corporation; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation seeks a Talent Acquisition Coordinator Senior SG4 to support the Talent Acquisition department on-site in Corpus Christi or Abilene, Texas. The role focuses on coordinating interviews, candidate logistics, and post-offer activities to ensure a smooth, compliant hiring process.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, organizational skills, and experience with ATS and MS Office; Workday is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate’s degree preferred.
• Six years of experience in Talent Acquisition or related area.
• Knowledge of full life-cycle recruiting policies and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication; professional candidate experience.
• Experience with ATS and MS Office; Workday preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Talent Acquisition Specialists to ensure compliant recruitment processes.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates, managers, and interview teams.
• Arrange candidate travel and accommodations and process reimbursements.
• Manage post-offer and pre-employment steps: background checks, drug screening, I-9, and physicals.
• Review and audit candidate documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor milestones and resolve issues to ensure a high-quality candidate experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Highly organized

Customer-focused

Attention to detail

Prioritization

ATS experience

Microsoft Office

Workday (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

ATS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Workday

Job description

Job Summary

Provides comprehensive support across all functions of the Talent Acquisition department, from interview scheduling and candidate coordination through onboarding and post-offer activities. Serves as a key resource to candidates, hiring managers, recruiters, and other stakeholders by coordinating and supporting the administrative and operational aspects of the recruitment process. Performs a wide range of organizational, customer service, and administrative responsibilities to ensure an efficient, accurate, and compliant hiring process. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, manages competing priorities effectively, and delivers high-quality work in a timely manner. Works with limited supervision and exercises sound judgment, discretion, and initiative in carrying out day-to-day responsibilities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer focus.

What you’ll do

• Partners closely with Talent Acquisition Specialists to ensure a streamlined, effective, and compliant recruitment process that delivers a positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
• Coordinates and schedules interviews by collaborating with candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams to ensure a seamless interview experience.
• Arranges candidate travel and accommodations when necessary and processes related reimbursement requests in a timely manner.
• Manages post‑offer and pre‑employment requirements, ensuring background checks, drug screenings, required physical examinations, and Form I‑9 documentation are completed accurately and within established timelines. This includes scheduling, monitoring, and tracking the completion of drug tests and physicals.
• Reviews and audits candidate and hiring documentation throughout the recruitment process to ensure accuracy, completeness, policy compliance, and regulatory adherence.
• Supports a high‑quality hiring experience by proactively monitoring process milestones, identifying issues, and coordinating timely resolution with stakeholders.

What we’re looking for

• Talent Acquisition Coordinator Senior SG4 Education: High School Diploma or GED (associate’s degree in a related area preferred).
• Experience: Six years of experience in the field or in a related area. Experience should also include varied business situations or circumstances which tend to favorably develop the job incumbent in terms of confidentiality, maturity, discretion, personal tact, judgment and initiative.
• Knowledge of human resources recruiting policies and procedures - experience and knowledge of all steps in the full life‑cycle of recruiting.
• In addition: Customer-focused professional with a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. Creates a welcoming, professional, and positive experience for candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Technologically proficient, with experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Workday is preferred but not required.
• Builds collaborative relationships and works effectively across teams to achieve recruiting and business objectives.
• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Maintains attention to detail while balancing deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.

Where you’ll work

This role sits on site in Corpus Christi or Abilene, Texas.

What you’ll get

Talent Acquisition Coordinator Senior SG4 ($54,063-$67,578).

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well‑being of our employees.

American Electric Power (On‑Site) $54,063-$67,578 / Year.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do At AEP

We’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward‑thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Physical Demand Level

S – Sedentary. Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer‑employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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