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

At Kelso Industries, 5,000+ employees across 40+ 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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Position Summary

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

Core Responsibilities

Manager Coaching & Leadership Support

Coach managers on performance management, communication, decision-making, and team effectiveness
Support difficult conversations and conflict resolution
Train, evaluate, and support local leadership on labor law compliance
Train managers on HR processes, policies, and expectations
Build leadership capability within field and office management teams

Process Improvement & Standardization

Identify gaps or inefficiencies in people processes
Support, enhance, and refine evolving processes, practices, and policies
Partner with Divisional HR Manager to improve consistency and scalability
Reinforce shared-service boundaries and proper use of HR resources

Employee Relations & Risk Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues
Investigate and resolve employee concerns, policy violations, and performance management issues
Coach and counsel with 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

Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management

Support assimilation of acquired OpCos, employee integrations, reorganizations, and growth initiatives
Lead change management efforts during operational transitions, including implementation of new HRIS and CRM platforms
Assess organization effectiveness and recommend improvements
Facilitate communication and employee adoption of change initiatives

Recruiting & Talent Support

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

Onsite Presence

Maintain regular onsite presence with service branches
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 occasionally
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.