Regional HR Business Partner

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 3,500+ employees across 30 companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

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Regional Human Resources Business Partner

Reports To: Divisional HR Manager

Supports: 3–4 Operating Companies

Location: Regional (within 1–2 hours of supported OpCos)

Travel: Regular regional travel required

Position Summary

The Regional HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor to Operating Company leadership, providing hands-on support in employee relations, manager coaching, talent acquisition support, and continuous improvement of people processes. This role is field-based and relationship-driven, focused on strengthening leadership capability and ensuring consistent people practices across assigned operating companies.

Core Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Risk Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns, policy violations, and performance issues
• Coach leaders on corrective action, documentation, and terminations
• Ensure consistent and compliant application of policies across OpCos
• Partner with Divisional HR Manager on high-risk or escalated matters
  
  

Manager Coaching & Leadership Support

• Coach managers on performance management, communication, and team effectiveness
• Support difficult conversations and conflict resolution
• Train managers on HR processes, policies, and expectations
• Build leadership capability within field and office management teams
  
  

Recruiting & Talent Support

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and hiring strategy
• Support interviews, candidate assessments, and selection decisions
• Ensure consistent hiring practices across OpCos
• Coordinate closely with the HR Administrator on postings, offers, and onboarding
  
  

Process Improvement & Standardization

• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in people processes
• Partner with Divisional HR Manager to improve consistency and scalability
• Reinforce shared-service boundaries and proper use of HR resources
  
  

Onsite Presence

• Maintain regular onsite presence with supported OpCos
• Build trust with leaders and employees through visibility and responsiveness
  
  

What Success Looks Like

• Reduced employee relations escalations
• Stronger manager capability and confidence
• Consistent people practices across OpCos
• Clear separation between strategic support and administrative execution
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years HR experience, including employee relations
• Experience supporting field-based or multi-site operations
• Strong coaching and conflict resolution skills
• Comfortable traveling regionally
• Construction, industrial, or operations-heavy environment preferred
  
  

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here You Will Experience

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business