Human Resources Business Partner (Talent Acquisition & Engagement)

State Electric Supply Co.•Huntington, WV

11d•Onsite

About The Position

State Electric Supply Co. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner focused on talent acquisition and engagement. Reporting to the Corporate Human Resources Director, the role partners with branch and corporate leaders on recruitment, employee engagement, and retention. It combines hands-on recruiting with opportunities to improve hiring, employee recognition, and career growth. The position manages full-cycle recruiting, builds relationships with active and passive candidates, supports hiring managers in making selection decisions, and uses recruiting systems and data to improve hiring. It also develops consistent interview practices, coordinates employee feedback initiatives, recommends retention actions, builds talent pipelines through education and community partnerships, and contributes to HR compliance and process improvement. The position is based at the Corporate Office in Huntington, West Virginia, with regular travel for branch visits, job fairs, campus recruiting, and related events.

Requirements

Proven expertise in full-cycle recruiting, talent sourcing, and candidate engagement.
Strong knowledge of behavioral interviewing, structured selection methods, and candidate assessments.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to facilitate training for varied audiences.
Ability to use recruiting data and employee feedback to identify trends and recommend practical improvements.
Strong organization, dependable follow-through, and discretion when handling confidential information.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, candidate assessment platforms, and Microsoft Office.
Five or more years of progressive experience in recruitment, employee engagement, or HR business partner roles is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Experience with campus recruiting, workforce development, or community partnerships is preferred.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting, from job postings and candidate outreach through screening, interviews, offers, and pre-employment screenings.
Build relationships with active and passive candidates through targeted outreach, networking, and follow-up.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies.
Keep candidates informed and engaged, coordinate interviews, extend offers, and facilitate negotiations.
Use applicant tracking systems, assessment tools, and recruiting metrics to strengthen selection decisions and improve the hiring process.
Develop interview guides, question banks, scoring tools, and candidate evaluation forms.
Train managers and interview teams on behavioral interviewing, legal compliance, and consistent, equitable selection practices.
Design and coordinate employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.
Coordinate employee surveys, stay interviews, and exit interviews; analyze feedback and recommend action plans.
Partner with managers on retention strategies, career development, succession planning, and internal growth opportunities.
Build relationships with colleges, universities, trade schools, and community organizations to connect future talent with State Electric.
Represent the company at career fairs, campus recruiting events, and industry networking opportunities.
Help develop internship, co-op, and workforce-development partnerships that support long-term staffing needs.
Provide guidance on recruitment, engagement, and retention policies while supporting compliance with applicable employment laws and company standards.
Contribute to HR projects and process improvements, and support other HR responsibilities as assigned.