Compensation Analyst Senior - Consultant

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Columbus, OH, USA
In-Office
75K-110K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
Supports compensation program administration, including market pricing, salary surveys, job descriptions, job codes, pay equity, recognition programs, compensation planning, stock plans, wage increases, and reporting. Partners with HR, talent acquisition, payroll, HRIS, and business leaders to ensure accurate, compliant, and equitable compensation practices. Performs audits, analyzes compensation data, advises on job offers and pay decisions, and assists with special projects such as acquisitions and divestitures.
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Job Posting End Date

09-13-2026

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Job Summary

Supports the implementation and administration of comprehensive compensation programs. This includes market pricing jobs, participating in salary surveys, maintaining job descriptions and job code tables, and supporting the company’s recognition programs.  This position will perform various analytical and administrative tasks in coordination with Compensation Consultants, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Payroll and Business HR and ensure compliance with compensation policies and practices.  The Senior Compensation Analyst - Consultant will also work directly with our total compensation programs support internal and external pay equity and programs that attract and retain talented and diverse employees. 

Job Description

What You'll Do:

  • Partners with HR business partners and business unit leaders on the development and review of job descriptions.
     
  • Maintains and audits job title and job code database to ensure compliance with internal practices and accuracy of EEOC codes and exemption status.    
     
  • Evaluates positions to determine accurate market competitive pay, internal grading, and compliance with FLSA laws. Participates in annual general industry and energy services salary surveys. Provide guidance to Business HR, Talent Acquisition, and leaders on routine job offers to ensure fairness and internal equity. 
     
  • Provides analysis and helps determine any corrective course of action.  Assist in recognition program administration and reporting to include cash, gift cards, and long-term equity awards.  
     
  • Supports the annual compensation planning process.  
     
  • Partner with Business HR to provide guidance to leaders on applying manager discretion to salary increases and incentives.  
     
  • Assists with reporting and audits to ensure recommendation are within company policies and practices. 
     
  • Supports Consultant with the stock plan administration and general wage increase processes.
     
  • Assist compensation team with special projects or emergent activities such as those related to acquisitions or divestitures.  
     

What We're Looking For:

Compensation Analyst Senior - Salary Grade 6

Education: Associate’s degree in business administration, human resources management, industrial management or an equivalent discipline. 

Experience: Two (2) years of human resources experience required; one (1) year of compensation experience.  Strong technical knowledge and analytical skills in the use of spreadsheet, database and word processing software required.

Compensation Consultant - Salary Grade 7

Education: Bachelor's Degree in business administration, human resources management, industrial management or a related discipline; or Associate's Degree with two (2) years of HR experience. 

Experience: In addition to any experience required above, four (4) years of human resources experience, to include two (2) years of compensation experience.  Expert technical knowledge and analytical skills in the use of spreadsheet, database and word processing software required. Knowledge with various wage and hour laws.

Compensation: $74,551.00-$109,543.00

Preferred Qualifications:

  • World at Work designation as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.
  • Strong consulting, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Familiarity with various wage and hour laws.
  • Preferred Workday or HCM experience
  • Preferred market pricing experience

What You'll Get:

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!

In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

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 (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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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.

Skills Required

  • Associate's degree in business administration, human resources management, industrial management, or an equivalent discipline
  • Two years of human resources experience
  • One year of compensation experience
  • Strong technical knowledge and analytical skills using spreadsheet, database, and word processing software
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources management, industrial management, or a related discipline for the Compensation Consultant level
  • Four years of human resources experience, including two years of compensation experience, for the Compensation Consultant level
  • Expert technical knowledge and analytical skills using spreadsheet, database, and word processing software for the Compensation Consultant level
  • Knowledge of various wage and hour laws
  • WorldatWork Certified Compensation Professional designation
  • Strong consulting, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Workday or HCM experience
  • Market pricing experience
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The Company
HQ: Columbus, OH
12,632 Employees

What We Do

Our team at American Electric Power is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We are investing $54 billion from 2025 through 2029 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 16,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 29,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit aep.com.

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