Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Posting End Date

11-05-2026

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

Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for full life-cycle recruiting: recruiting, screening, recommending placement of, and onboarding staff.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Partners with hiring manager and HR Business Partner to determine staffing needs.

• Screens resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), administers appropriate testing 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.

• 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. Participates in the development of annual Affirmative Action Plans as assigned by the Talent Acquisition Manager.

• Suggests and helps implement on-going process improvements to ensure an effective, efficient and compliant recruiting process.

What We're Looking For:

Education requirements listed below:
Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field preferred; or equivalent years of experience.

Experience requirements listed below:
Two years of corporate experience in recruitment and placement of applicants in professional and management level exempt positions, including one year of knowledge and experience working with electronic applicant systems and internet recruiting sources.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competencies:
• Business acumen.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Global & cultural awareness.
• Relationship management.
• Consulting/coaching.

Additional Information:

Some travel may be required.

What You’ll Get:

In addition to a 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:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$63,496.00 - $79,369.00

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.

Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.

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.