Senior Talent Management Specialist

Job Posting End Date10-05-2025

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

Job Summary

The Senior Organizational Development Consultant is responsible for understanding organizational talent needs and developing and delivering programs and solutions that support business objectives. The role will work with HR Business Partners and other HR Centers of Expertise to ensure collaboration, partnership, and stakeholder satisfaction. The incumbent will be accountable for the programs’ effectiveness. Success should be achieved through disciplined processes and planning, robust and clear resources, comprehensive yet concise communications, and establishing and leveraging ongoing feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement.

Job Description

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees…. the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

What You'll Do:

Program and Process Ownership

Ensure the assigned program(s) are in support of and alignment with business goals

Define the program’s end to end process (i.e. how the program is executed and who is responsible for what)

Ensure easy to use and access feedback mechanisms are in place

Make ongoing recommendations for continuous improvement, using data insights wherever possible

Manage program-related projects in accordance with AEP HR practices & processes

Leverage metrics to monitor and report out on program success and effectiveness

Identify and administer governance models, as needed

Manage vendor relationships, as needed, with manager oversight

Seek connections across Integrated Talent Management teams where possible to deliver maximum value to the organization

Resources & Communications Ownership

Build and maintain appropriate resources (Managers, Employees, BHR, CoE SOP)

Ensure an inclusive lens with partner oversight.

As needed, educate Business HR to support the programs and processes (e.g. training, office hours, etc.)

Communicate program strategy, activities, and other pertinent information to targeted audiences. This includes drafting communications and partnering with the corporate communications team, as needed and identifying the most impactful communication channels and strategies.

Seek connections across Integrated Talent Management teams where possible to deliver maximum value to the organization.

Technology Ownership

Act as the business owner of related systems, software, and technology platforms

Work with HRIS/IT partners to ensure systems best enable programs/processes

Participate in any and all testing activities, as needed (new system implementations, system enhancements, releases, etc.)

Seek connections across Integrated Talent Management teams where possible to deliver maximum value to the organization

What We're Looking For:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required

Work Experience:

Must have at least 8 years’ experience supporting enterprise-wide programs in an HR capacity

Must be able to independently manage work while meeting agreed upon deadlines, including multiple projects at one time

Must have strong presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in an HR discipline (e.g. Human Resources, Industrial Organizational Psychology, etc.) preferred

Strong understanding of HR Information Systems, specifically Workday preferred

PHR, SHRM, PMP or other related professional certifications preferred

Experience writing enterprise-wide communications preferred

Experience working in a CoE model preferred

Capabilities:

Performance success will be measured not only by role-specific performance objectives but also by standard job capabilities & expectations

Adaptability

Work Standards

Building Customer Loyalty

Technical & Professional Knowledge

Lives the AEP Values

What You'll Get:

Salary Grade 8: $96,110.00 - $115,330.00

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.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-008

Compensation Range:

$96,110.00-124,940.00 USD

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.

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