HR Business Partner

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Standard Electric Supply is a leading electrical and industrial distributor, with a legacy spanning more than a century. Operating as Standard Electric, Madison Electric, and Wittock Supply, the company serves contractors, industrial customers, and the HVAC and plumbing markets across Michigan and northern Indiana through a network of 30+ branches.

As part of Sonepar, a global leader in B2B electrical distribution, Standard Electric combines deep local expertise with the scale, innovation, and resources of a worldwide organization. This connection enables expanded product offerings, advanced supply chain and digital capabilities, and value-added services—including prefabrication, lighting design, and inventory management solutions that help customers operate more efficiently and grow their businesses. Driven by a strong leadership team and a people-first mindset, Standard Electric is focused on accelerating growth, strengthening customer partnerships, and developing its associates—while continuing to adapt and evolve in a rapidly changing market.

The HR Business Partner performs a full range of human resources activities to support Standard Electric's managers, associates, and the HR team. This position focuses on Sonepeople to ensure Standard Electric is utilizing the system to its fullest, maintaining system integrity, reporting, and being the system expert. The HRBP should be proactive in improving Standard Electric's processes and communicating with SUSA regarding improvements for the future.

• Assists in maintaining all components of the Sonepeople portal including Dayforce Payroll & Timekeeping, Core HR, Performance Management, Talent Planning, Applicant Tracking System, On-boarding, Compensation, and the Learning Management System (Electronic Personnel Files).
• Partner closely with managers to assist with their associates as needs arise.
• Responsible for other administrative tasks including but not limited to communications or memos, maintain current and accurate Intranet information, prepare correspondence, record personnel information, and maintain personnel files (associate records, I-9s, etc).
• Assist in recruitment, pre-hire, onboarding, and performance management activities.
• Responds to all customers’ inquiries about HR policies and procedures and refers to manager as needed.

• Performs all assigned duties in a professional and ethical manner in accordance with Standard Electric policies.
• Participates in and follows all Standard Electric policies, guidelines, and procedures (safety, Anti-Harassment, Code of Conduct, Ethics, etc)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree with an HR emphasis preferred. In lieu of bachelor’s degree, will consider an associate degree with 5+ years of HR related experience. SHRM-CP or PHR strongly preferred.

• Acts with integrity
• Creates and leads change
• Develops self and team
• Drives performance and results
• Knowledge of Human Resources principles, practices, and functions.
• Knowledge of employment laws.
• Knowledge of payroll concepts and strong math and analytic skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and understand information related to payroll state and federal employment regulations, and financial reporting.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to manage interactions to provide service and support to internal customers.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Ability to deliver results in tight deadlines.
• Ability to critically think, problem-solve, forward thinker/continuous improvement/challenge status quo and provide guidance to address business needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, where…