Talent Acquisition Spec Sr

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist Sr to lead full life‑cycle recruiting for exempt and management roles. You will partner with hiring managers and HRBPs, source candidates, conduct interviews, extend offers, and guide onboarding across a defined territory.

This role requires independent work, excellent communication, and the ability to mentor less experienced staff, while maintaining compliant recruiting processes and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of corporate recruitment experience, including filling exempt and management roles.
• Experience with electronic applicant tracking systems and internet sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to determine staffing needs.
• Screen resumes, interview candidates, assess and reference/background checks, and extend offers.
• Manage candidate activity in the ATS and ensure onboarding.
• Build relationships with clients to meet staffing goals.
• Ensure compliance with laws and affirmative action plans.

Skills

Business Acumen

Verbal & written communication

Global & Cultural Awareness

Relationship Management

Consulting / coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Job Posting End Date: 08-26-2026. Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist Sr is responsible for full life‑cycle recruiting: recruiting, screening and recommending placement of staff by using creative sourcing methods (internal and external). With this role's greater level of experience, the Talent Acquisition Specialist Sr can manage technical and non-technical exempt professional positions and management positions and other related responsibilities as assigned. This position requires the ability to work independently with minimal guidance. This role can also serve as a useful resource to other less seasoned Talent Acquisition employees.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Partners with hiring manager and HR Business Partner to determine staffing needs.
• Screens resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), administers appropriate assessments and reference/background checking, makes recommendations for hire (or not hire) and delivers employment offers for both exempt and nonexempt position openings within an assigned territory.
• Serves as an expert for recruiting candidates within an assigned territory.
• Uses traditional and nontraditional resources, such as career fairs, on-line job fairs, community network events, etc., to identify and attract quality candidates.
• Partners with Sourcing Specialist in order to bring a diverse slate of qualified candidates to the hiring manager.
• Manages internal transfer process, including screening, coordination of interviews with hiring manager, transfer offer letters, etc.
• Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process.
• Develops and maintains an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals.
• Communicates important employment information during delivery of employment offers (e.g., benefits, compensation, non‑compete agreements).
• Responsible to ensure onboarding and new hire orientation processes occur.
• Works with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations, including affirmative action plan compliance. Manages current candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Manages application/resume file and retention according to company policy.
• Maintains memberships and affiliations with trade/professional organizations related to industry.
• Takes the lead in the development of one or more annual Affiantive Action Plans.
• Suggest and help implement on‑going process improvements to ensure an effective, efficient and compliant recruiting process.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field preferred; or equivalent years of experience.
• Five years' corporate experience in recruitment and placement of applicants in professional and management level exempt positions including 3 years of knowledge and experience working with electronic applicant systems and internet recruiting sources.

Licenses/Certifications:

Valid driver's license.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Global & Cultural Awareness
• Relationship Management
• Consulting /coaching

Where you’ll work

This role sits onsite in Columbus, Ohio.

Additional Information

35-50% travel required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade

SP20-007

Compensation Range

$87,633.00 - $109,543.00

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.