Employee Relations Partner

Employee Relations Partner

The Employee Relations Partner will provide end-to-end employee relations consultative support to frontline leadership and employees related to HR policies and procedures to ensure company practices are in compliance with applicable federal/state laws. Additionally, this role may support company investigations and support continuous improvement activities.

What You'll Do:

1. Provide end-to-end employee relations consultative support to frontline leadership on performance concerns and routine misconduct violations for the independent contributor level.
2. Interprets, implements, and administers organization-wide human resource policies and processes.
3. Drafts clear and concise written communications to address employee concerns and accurately relay information regarding policies.
4. Resolve escalations from Employee Solution Center, or other departments, from employees.
5. Support employee communications related terminations, plant closures or workforce reductions.
6. Offer input into the design and revision of ER processes with continuous improvement mindset
7. May support senior members of the ER Organization with investigations.
8. Participate on cross function teams as an ER representative.
9. May assist in leading facilitation of an employee forums, such as 2C's or engage in culture planning sessions, as a resolute of employee relations concerns.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Associates or Bachelor's degrees in Human Resources or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2+ years of HR generalist or Employee Relations experience; or equivalent professional experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: SHRM-CP or HRCI-PHR preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit a high degree of organization and accountability.
• Ability to work confidentially and professionally with all levels of employees.
• Possess thorough knowledge of state and federal laws to include EEO, ADA and FLSA regulations.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and employees.
• Competencies: Creating an Inclusive Environment; Managing Relationships; Quality Orientation; Customer Focus; Building Partnerships; Earning Trust; Adaptability; Communication, Consulting Skills, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Planning & Organizing

Where You'll Work:

• On-site in New Albany, Ohio or Tulsa, Oklahoma

What You'll Get:

• Base salary
• Annual bonus
• 401K match
• AEP Pension
• 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 Grade: SP20-006

Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $109,543.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently 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.

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.