Human Resources Business Partner (Talent Acquisition & Engagement)

State Electric Jobs•Huntington, WV

10d•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, this 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 development across the organization. The position manages full-cycle recruitment, develops relationships with active and passive candidates, supports hiring managers, and strengthens consistent selection practices. It also coordinates engagement initiatives, recognition programs, employee feedback activities, and retention strategies. The role develops talent pipelines through educational and community partnerships and contributes to HR guidance, compliance, projects, and process improvements. The position is based at State Electric’s Corporate Office in Huntington, West Virginia, with regular travel for branch visits, job fairs, campus recruiting, and related events. State Electric is a family-owned electrical distributor founded in 1952, with 42 locations across seven states.

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, including 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Five or more years of progressive experience in recruitment, employee engagement, or HR business partner roles preferred.
Experience with campus recruiting, workforce development, or community partnerships preferred.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, candidate outreach, screening, interviews, offers, negotiations, 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 and coordinate the interview and offer process.
Use applicant tracking systems, assessment tools, and recruiting metrics to improve selection decisions and hiring processes.
Develop interview guides, question banks, scoring tools, and candidate evaluation forms.
Train managers and interview teams in 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 develop talent pipelines.
Represent the company at career fairs, campus recruiting events, and industry networking opportunities.
Help develop internship, co-op, and workforce-development partnerships.
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.