HR Data & Records Specialist at American… · Columbus

HR Data & Records Specialist Location: Columbus, OH Job Posting End Date 05-25-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary This role supports essential HR Data and Records operations by processing employee lifecycle transactions, including hires, leaves of absence, job changes, and terminations. The position ensures accurate, timely HR and payroll‑related data processing, resolves service requests within established SLAs, and supports compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements. The role also partners with HR and business teams to maintain data integrity and support day‑to‑day HR operations. Job Description What You'll Do: Review and process employee returns from all types of leave of absence (LOA), including Disability (LTD), Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), and related programs, ensuring accurate and timely execution in accordance with established procedures. Resolve assigned service tickets within established Service Level Agreements (SLAs), prioritizing workload to support business continuity. Analyze and adjust employee leave balances and related time data to ensure accuracy and compliance. Analyze and process employee terminations, including final pay calculations, processing of vested assets, and identification of applicable prior employment programs based on dates of service. Perform service data calculations for the Leased Employee Worksheet and other similar programs. Support core HR transactions across key lifecycle events, including Hire, Rehire, Transfer, Transitions, and Terminations. Review HR data for discrepancies, trends, or potential control violations in alignment with HR data governance standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., Sarbanes‑Oxley, HIPAA). Review and process position updates, corrections, and position creation to ensure appropriate attributes and alignment with organizational structure. Coordinate position changes with business line support teams and managers to ensure accuracy and timely execution. Write test cases and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system enhancements, updates, and implementations. Research and resolve data errors or transaction issues, collaborating with HR partners and business teams as needed. Participate in HR initiatives by providing operational insight and transactional support related to organizational and compensation changes. What We're Looking For: Education: High School diploma or GED is required. Experience for HR Data and Records Specialist (Grade 4): 2 years related work experience. 1 year of Workday support experience. Experience for HR Data and Records Specialist Senior (Grade 5): 4 years related work experience. 2 years of Workday support experience. Where You'll Work: On-Site in the AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH 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! #LI-ONSITE #AEPCareers Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-004 Compensation Range: $25.99 - $79,369.00 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. Hear about it first!   Get job alerts by email.  Log in to your Candidate Home Account today!  If you don't have an account, you can create one. 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.