Recruiter

Sonepar; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Employee Referral Program

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Life insurance for dependents

Job summary

Standard Electric Company, a Sonepar brand, is seeking an experienced Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist to join our Warren, Michigan HR team. You will lead full-cycle recruiting for professional, operations, and sales roles across Standard Electric and Viking Electric, guiding candidates from sourcing through onboarding.

You will partner with hiring managers and HR business partners, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience while maintaining compliant

Qualifications

• Three+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Proven success recruiting for professional, operations, and sales roles.
• Experience supporting multiple business units preferred.
• Strong sourcing skills and ability to attract passive candidates.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and modern recruiting tools.
• Excellent communication, active listening, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence decisions and provide practical guidance to hiring leaders.
• Strong organization and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, judgment, and follow-through.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel approximately 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for a variety of professional, operational, and sales positions.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to develop sourcing strategies and effective interview processes.
• Source and engage qualified candidates, including passive talent and candidates for critical or hard-to-fill positions.
• Create job requisitions, confirm approvals, validate position information, and maintain accurate applicant tracking system records.
• Provide hiring managers with regular recruiting updates, market insights, and data-informed recommendations.
• Guide leaders through candidate evaluation and selection decisions using consistent company standards.
• Deliver a welcoming, transparent, and timely experience throughout the candidate journey.
• Coordinate background screening, drug testing, new-hire paperwork, and other pre-employment requirements.
• Communicate proactively with new hires so they understand what to expect before their first day.
• Troubleshoot recruiting and onboarding system issues to help keep hiring timelines on track.
• Train and coach hiring managers on interviewing and candidate-selection best practices.
• Support employer-branding efforts and develop pipelines for future talent needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows through technology, analytics, and process improvements.
• Maintain appropriate recruiting records and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, company, and Sonepar requirements.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing passive candidates

ATS/HRIS tools

Candidate evaluation & interviewing

Communication & relationship-building

Influence decisions & guidance

Organization & prioritization

Travel 20%

Confidentiality & professionalism

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

HRIS platforms

Modern recruiting tools

Job description

Standard Electric 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.

Standard Electric Company, a Sonepar company, is looking for an experienced Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist to join our Human Resources team in Warren, Michigan. This position will lead full-cycle recruiting for professional, operations, and sales roles across Standard Electric and Viking Electric.

You will serve as a trusted partner to hiring managers, guide candidates through the selection process, and help ensure every new associate has a welcoming and productive start. This is a great opportunity for a resourceful recruiter who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and improving the way talent is attracted, selected, and onboarded.

What you will do

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for a variety of professional, operational, and sales positions.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to develop sourcing strategies and effective interview processes.
• Source and engage qualified candidates, including passive talent and candidates for critical or hard-to-fill positions.
• Create job requisitions, confirm approvals, validate position information, and maintain accurate applicant tracking system records.
• Provide hiring managers with regular recruiting updates, market insights, and data-informed recommendations.
• Guide leaders through candidate evaluation and selection decisions using consistent company standards.
• Deliver a welcoming, transparent, and timely experience throughout the candidate journey.
• Coordinate background screening, drug testing, new-hire paperwork, and other pre-employment requirements.
• Communicate proactively with new hires so they understand what to expect before their first day.
• Troubleshoot recruiting and onboarding system issues to help keep hiring timelines on track.
• Train and coach hiring managers on interviewing and candidate-selection best practices.
• Support employer-branding efforts and develop pipelines for future talent needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows through technology, analytics, and process improvements.
• Maintain appropriate recruiting records and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, company, and Sonepar requirements.

What you bring

• At least three years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for professional, operations, and sales roles.
• Experience supporting multiple business units is preferred.
• Strong sourcing skills and the ability to attract passive candidates.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, and modern recruiting tools.
• Excellent communication, active-listening, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to influence decisions and provide practical guidance to hiring leaders.
• Strong organization and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, judgment, and follow-through.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel approximately 20%.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [e-mail] .