APG Electric is a full-service electrical and systems contractor, providing complete design, construction, and maintenance services. To do this, we have assembled a diverse team of professionals—including engineers, designers, estimators, project managers, administrative personnel, superintendents, programmers, systems technicians, and skilled electricians—each specializing in their respective fields. In addition, we continually upgrade our team through apprenticeship training and regular continuing education courses and seminars, ensuring a better planned, more efficiently designed, and much more cost-effective project.

APG Electric is proud to be part of Kelso Industries, a family of 29 (and growing) market-leading operating companies that deliver unmatched HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical solutions. Kelso Industries is actively building the nation’s preferred technical service partnership for commercial MEP+ ecosystems, empowering industrial, commercial, and institutional clients—including Fortune 500 companies and other industry leaders across the United States—with reliable, innovative service. Learn more about us at www.kelso-industries.com.

Regional HR Business Partner | Clearwater, Florida

Position Overview

As the Regional HR Business Partner, you will serve as the strategic HR partner supporting APG and Premier Electric, two operating companies within Kelso Industries. Based out of the APG offices in Clearwater, Florida, you will work closely with company and operational leadership to translate business priorities into practical people strategies that strengthen organizational capability, develop leaders, and support continued growth.

This is a strategic, hands-on role requiring someone who can operate comfortably from the field and employee level through senior leadership. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders while providing the connection to Kelso's broader HR organization and specialized support functions.

The Regional HR Business Partner will help ensure APG and Premier Electric have the workforce, leadership capability, organizational structure, and HR practices necessary to execute their business strategies while supporting greater consistency and alignment across Kelso Industries.

In This Role, You Will

Strategic HR & Business Partnership

Serve as the primary HR Business Partner to leadership across APG and Premier Electric.
Develop a deep understanding of each company's business strategy, operations, workforce, and growth plans to provide proactive HR guidance.
Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, talent strategy, employee retention, and leadership effectiveness.
Translate business priorities into actionable people strategies that strengthen organizational performance and support sustainable growth.
Serve as the primary connection between business leadership and Kelso HR support functions, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, HR Operations/HRIS, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations.

Talent & Organizational Effectiveness

Proactively identify the talent and organizational capabilities required to support current operations and future growth.
Partner with leaders on succession planning, talent reviews, performance management, leadership development, and career development.
Assess organizational structures, roles, responsibilities, and workforce capabilities to identify opportunities for greater effectiveness.
Coach leaders and managers on building high-performing teams, developing employees, and strengthening accountability.
Partner with Talent Acquisition on current and future workforce requirements to help build talent pipelines ahead of business demand.

Employee Relations & Leadership Coaching

Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and other complex workforce matters.
Lead and support employee investigations, corrective actions, and performance improvement processes.
Coach managers and leaders on effective people leadership and sound employment practices.