Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years experience in human resources or experience working with business leaders on talent, diversity, performance management and organizational effectiveness.
Strong executive presence with exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
Experience partnering closely with executive teams
Strategic thinker with the ability to align employee strategy with business outcomes.
High ethical standards and demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive
matters with discretion.
Proven experience building and scaling HR infrastructure in growing, complex, or fast-paced organizations.
Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR).
Expertise in employment law, regulatory compliance, and HR best practices.
Proficiency in HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Workday preferred.
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-011
Compensation Range:
$160,434.00 - $208,565.50
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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
Additional Information
Job Posting End Date
06-19-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
The Business HR Director is the senior employee partner to executive leadership, accountable for translating business strategy into workforce and talent outcomes. This role owns the Business HR agenda for their organization and delivers results through a combination of direct leadership, cross-functional partnership, and effective use of specialized HR expertise. The role ensures consistent, compliant, and high-impact employee practices while remaining deeply attuned to business operations, growth goals, and culture.
Job Description
Core Business HR Capabilities & Accountabilities
Workforce & Talent Planning
Owns workforce planning, staffing priorities, and capacity decisions aligned to business strategy and financial constraints. Uses workforce data and dashboards to inform leadership decisions and scenario planning.
Succession & Leader Development
Owns succession planning for critical roles and targeted development of leaders and high-potential talent. Ensures leadership readiness for current and future business needs.
Culture & Engagement
Accountable for culture and engagement outcomes; drives action planning using employee feedback and engagement insights. Partners with leaders to improve retention, engagement, and team effectiveness.
Onboarding & Speed to Productivity
Owns business-specific onboarding strategies that accelerate time to productivity and reinforce company culture.
Labor & Employee Relations (Leveraging Labor Relations COE)
Leads the labor strategy and partners with labor manager on activities such as union relationships, negotiations, grievances, and arbitration.
Compensation Delivery
Owns pay outcomes, local market start rates, and leadership decision-making related to compensation. Ensures fair, competitive, and performance-aligned compensation practices.
Organizational Effectiveness & Change
Leads organizational design, role clarity, and change management initiatives related to growth, restructuring, or transformation.
Talent Acquisition (Leveraging Talent Acquisition COE)
Sets hiring priorities, approves offers, and leads senior or critical leadership hires. Partners with recruiting resources or external firms to ensure high-quality talent outcomes.
How This Role Delivers Results (Leveraging HR Expertise & Partners)
The Business HR Director delivers outcomes by leveraging specialized HR capabilities while retaining clear business ownership.
Key Leadership Capabilities
Strategic workforce and talent planning
Business fluency and operational acumen
Senior leader consulting and influence
Data-driven decision-making and root-cause analysis
Change leadership and organizational design
Sound judgment in employee and labor relations
Ability to deliver through partnership rather than hierarchy
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