Talent Acquisition Spec Sr

JOB-248317 Talent Acquisition Spec Sr - AEPJP00011112

Client: AEP Energy

Location: Canton, OH

Pay rate: Depends on experience.

This is an onsite position. Training will be remote during the first month only, beginning the week of November 17. Preferred location is the following: Canton, OH

Must live within 50 miles of the physical address of the office location. If travel is required, then they would travel to another AEP facility within 50 miles.

Job Summary:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist Sr is responsible for full life cycle recruiting for corporate/exempt roles such as engineers and project managers. 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 toother less seasoned Talent Acquisition employees.

*Utilities and energy sector industry highly preferred but not required

Segments of business: Nuclear Development & New Generation

Not looking for IT recruiters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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