American Electric Power Hiring for Talent Acquisition Mgr at Columbus, Ohio Full Time

Job Description:

Job Summary:
Oversee assigned AEP business units’ staffing needs by maximizing the use of a wide range of HR resources to optimize support. Provide HR support to include staffing, policy/procedure interpretation, and compliance reporting. Responsible for managing Talent Acquisition operations, job marketing activities, vendor management, college recruiting and intern programs, coordination of reference check program and immigration activities.
Essential Job Functions & Tasks:
In partnership with the Director of Talent Acquisition, you will contribute to the development and execution of the talent acquisition strategy, monitor and track KPIs, set direction, priorities, and metrics to maximize engagement and effectiveness of the Talent Acquisition team.

• Set priorities, assign accountability, and assess performance for assigned talent acquisition team.  
• Develop strategic sourcing plans with business unit stakeholders.
• Recruit and develop the talent acquisition team to elevate and maximize their recruiting capabilities and maintain a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience. This includes the selection of the best qualified applicants and ensuring the compliance of the AEP Staffing and Selection Policy, federal, state and local laws, and equal employment opportunity rules and regulations.
• Continuously evaluate opportunities to improve quality, process, tools, and experience across all talent acquisition areas.  Coach and lead team in pursuit of company goals and individualized career development.
• Set sourcing and recruiting strategies and team structure for focused areas of hiring, including experienced talent, technical team members, diversity hiring, and university relations.
• Develop a team culture of accountability, direct communication, and creative problem-solving.
• Engage employer branding initiatives to provide insight into what makes AEP the best place to work.
• Provides assistance to AEPs college recruiting and summer internship programs which include surveying estimated needs, development of recruiting materials and displays, contacts with appropriate educational institutions and allocation of recruiting resources from recruiting through to off-boarding.
• Manages HR support for EEO/AAP activity related to corporate AAP plan.
• Coordinate enterprise-wide background checks provided for AEP employees classified as working in Sensitive positions.
• Directs and/or supports the coordination and administration of AEP immigration activities, including signature authority for legal documents, postings, and correspondence and maintaining employee files. Provide assistance and support to other HR locations as required.
• Utilizes talent acquisition metrics to monitor process compliance and overall position and recruiter performance.
• Participates in the execution of the Company diversity outreach programs.

Basic Qualifications:
Education requirements are listed below:

• Bachelor degree in business administration, human resources or related business field.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• Six years human resources staffing experience. Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:
• Valid state driver’s license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Critical thinker with experience leading and managing a long-term Talent Acquisition strategy that aligns with AEPs goals and drives values-based behaviors.
• Experience in promoting a culture of accountability, direct communication, and creative problem-solving.
• Demonstrates high social/emotional intelligence, diplomacy, integrity, outstanding judgment, ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and assess risk relative to the business.
• Experience establishing relationships as a trusted advisor with the highest degree of integrity; exercises confidentiality and good judgment in complex and sensitive situations, and truly enjoys mentoring and developing talent and cultivating strong relationships with all personalities. 
• Flexible leadership style with equal ability to operate at a highly strategic level and perform tactical responsibilities with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience coaching and developing, and training talent acquisition recruiters in best practices.
• Experience communicating and working, managing with cross-functional teams and across multiple locations.
• Experience managing technical recruiters/resources.
• Some overnight travel required.
• At least six (6) years previous experience coaching talent acquisition recruiters, talent acquisition sourcers, and coordinators.
• At least five (5) years in a talent acquisition leadership role helping develop the recruiting team into a group of high performing business partners.

Additional Requirements:

• Certified People Sourcing Professional (CPSP) and/or AIRS recruiting experience preferred
• Professional Human Resource certification such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Sr. Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional, etc. preferred.
• Continually works with the highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Must be a skilled communicator capable of dealing with employees, managers, and representatives of regulatory agencies who will frequently be in an adversary role.
• Previous direct experience leading and coaching recruiting teams in both high-volume and professional search environments.

Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education requirements are listed below:

• Bachelor degree in business administration, human resources or related business field.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

Six years human resources staffing experience.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

• Valid state drivers license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demand level is Sedentary

1) Certified People Sourcing Professional (CPSP) and/or AIRS recruiting experience preferred 2) Experience with Boolean search writing is preferred 3) Professional Human Resource certification such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Sr Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional, etc. preferred 4) Continually works with the highly sensitive and confidential information. 5) Must be a skilled communicator capable of dealing with employees, managers, and representatives of regulatory agencies who will frequently be in an adversary role. 6) Some overnight travel required. 7) Previous experience coaching and leading others preferred