Human Resources Manager

Kelso Industries • Duncan, SC

25d • Onsite

About The Position

FabLogix, a growing manufacturing and fabrication organization within Kelso Industries, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support its operations in Duncan, South Carolina. The role is a hands-on business partner position, connecting business priorities with practical people strategies as the organization grows. The HR Manager will work closely with FabLogix leadership and employees, as well as the broader Kelso Industries HR organization, supporting workforce planning, organizational development, employee relations, performance management, leadership development, and day-to-day HR needs. The position is onsite and may require occasional travel to other locations as business needs require.

The HR Manager will also help implement Kelso Industries’ broader HR programs and standards. A candidate who has led the people side of rapid growth of two to three times in a pre-fabrication or manufacturing environment may be a good fit.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience in an HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or comparable role.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships with business leaders, frontline supervisors, and employees.
• Strong employee relations experience, including investigations, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, workforce planning, talent development, and change management.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Ability to balance strategic business partnership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong communication, judgment, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Duncan, South Carolina and travel occasionally to other locations as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a manufacturing, fabrication, construction, industrial, or similarly operational workforce.
• Experience leading the people side of rapid organizational growth of two to three times in a pre-fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR business partner to FabLogix leadership, supervisors, and employees.
• Develop an understanding of the operation, workforce, business priorities, and growth plans to provide practical HR support.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational structure, staffing needs, retention, and talent development.
• Translate business needs into actionable people strategies that support growth, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
• Advise leaders while maintaining a strong connection to employees and frontline operations.
• Identify talent needs, organizational gaps, and opportunities to strengthen team effectiveness.
• Support performance management, succession planning, career development, and leadership development initiatives.
• Coach managers and supervisors on leadership effectiveness, employee development, performance expectations, and accountability.
• Help build scalable practices to support organizational growth.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to understand current and future workforce requirements.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and leaders on workplace matters.
• Lead and support employee relations matters, investigations, corrective actions, and performance concerns.
• Coach leaders on performance, conflict, communication, and team dynamics.
• Promote consistent, fair, and values-aligned application of policies and employment practices.
• Build relationships across the organization and maintain a visible presence within the operation.
• Champion accountability, safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Partner with leadership to identify opportunities to improve employee engagement and retention.
• Support communication and change-management efforts as FabLogix and Kelso Industries grow and evolve.
• Help strengthen the employee experience while balancing employee needs with operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, I-9, EEO, USERRA, and workers’ compensation requirements.
• Support effective execution of HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Champion and implement Kelso Industries HR programs, systems, policies, and operational initiatives within FabLogix.
• Partner with centralized HR specialists and shared resources to provide effective support while maintaining consistent enterprise standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, consistency, and service delivery.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities to develop skills, take on challenges, and advance a career.
• A company culture that supports employee growth and values contributions.
• Work with a meaningful impact and sense of purpose.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with perks intended to enhance financial security, health, and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed