Regional HR Business Partner

Kelso Industries; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelso Industries is seeking a Regional HR Business Partner based in Clearwater, Florida. You will act as a strategic HR partner to two operating companies, translating business priorities into people strategies that enhance capability, leadership, and growth across multiple sites.

This hands‑on role requires strong employee relations, workforce planning, and change management skills, with regular onsite collaboration and travel to support field and project teams across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner or HR leadership responsibility within a multi‑site or field‑based organization.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with operational and senior business leaders to influence business outcomes through people strategies.
• Strong employee relations experience, including investigations, performance management, leadership coaching, and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner to leadership across APG and Premier Electric.
• Translate business priorities into actionable people strategies that strengthen organizational performance and support sustainable growth.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, talent strategy, employee retention, and leadership 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.

Skills

Strategic HR partner

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Talent management

Leadership development

Coaching

Change management

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

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.

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.
• Promote consistent, fair, and values-aligned application of policies and practices across APG and Premier Electric.
• Build strong relationships with employees and maintain an active presence within the operations you support.

Change Management & Growth

• Support organizational change associated with growth, acquisitions, evolving operating models, and Kelso-wide initiatives.
• Assess organizational readiness and help leaders navigate changes to structure, processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Champion Kelso-wide HR initiatives while helping leaders effectively implement those programs within their businesses.
• Help balance the unique needs of APG and Premier Electric with opportunities to create greater consistency and scale across Kelso.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and HR requirements.
• Support consistent execution of HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Partner with Kelso's specialized HR resources to deliver effective support across benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, HR systems, learning and development, and other HR disciplines.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, employee experience, consistency, and service delivery.
• Participate in broader Kelso HR projects and initiatives as business needs require.

Experience You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably including HR Business Partner or HR leadership responsibility within a multi‑site or field‑based organization.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with operational and senior business leaders to influence business outcomes through people strategies.
• Strong employee relations experience, including investigations, performance management, leadership coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Experience with workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, and leadership development.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws, compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.
• Strong communication, coaching, relationship‑building, and influencing skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use workforce information and business context to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Experience within construction, skilled trades, electrical, mechanical, or MEP+ environments is strongly preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting multiple operating locations or business units.
• Experience working within a decentralized or operating‑company business model.
• Experience partnering with centralized HR specialists or Centers of Excellence.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, integration, or acquisition‑related change.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and technology‑enabled HR processes.
• Project management and change management experience.

Working Conditions

• Based out of the APG offices in Clearwater, Florida.
• Regular onsite presence is expected to build strong relationships with leaders, employees, and operations.
• Travel to Premier Electric locations, project sites, and other Kelso locations as business needs require.
• Regular interaction with field, project, and office‑based employees.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

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.