Talent Acquisition Coordinator Senior

American Electric Power; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Corpus Christi, TX, seeks a Talent Acquisition Coordinator Senior SG4 to manage interview scheduling, candidate coordination, and post-offer activities, ensuring a smooth, compliant hiring process.

You’ll partner with Talent Acquisition specialists, coordinate travel, complete background checks and I-9s, and maintain documentation with high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. On-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; associate’s degree preferred.
• Six years of recruitment or related experience.
• Familiarity with full life-cycle recruiting and HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Talent Acquisition Specialists to ensure compliant recruitment.
• Coordinates and schedules interviews with candidates and teams.
• Arranges candidate travel and accommodations; processes reimbursements.
• Manages post-offer and pre-employment steps: background checks, drug screens, I-9.
• Audits documentation for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Monitors milestones and coordinates issue resolution with stakeholders.

Skills

Customer focus

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in related area preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Workday

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-12-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

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.

Job Description

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

• 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.

• 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.

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!

American Electric Power (On-Site)

$54K- $67K / Year

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-004

Compensation Range:

$25.99 - $32.49

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: 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.

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.