Regional HR Business Partner

APG Electric•Clearwater, FL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional HR Business Partner is a strategic, hands-on HR partner supporting APG and Premier Electric, two operating companies within Kelso Industries. Based out of APG’s offices in Clearwater, Florida, the role works closely with company and operational leaders to translate business priorities into practical people strategies that strengthen organizational capability, develop leaders, and support growth. The position serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and connects the operating companies with Kelso’s broader HR organization and specialized support functions. The role helps ensure APG and Premier Electric have the workforce, leadership capability, organizational structure, and HR practices needed to execute their business strategies, while supporting consistency and alignment across Kelso Industries. It covers strategic business partnership, talent and organizational effectiveness, employee relations and leadership coaching, change management, HR operations, and compliance. Regular onsite presence is expected, with travel to Premier Electric locations, project sites, and other Kelso locations as business needs require.

Requirements

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 and ability to use workforce information and business context to identify issues and recommend solutions.
Regular onsite presence at APG offices in Clearwater, Florida.
Ability to travel to Premier Electric locations, project sites, and other Kelso locations as business needs require.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Experience within construction, skilled trades, electrical, mechanical, or MEP+ environments.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
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.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR Business Partner to leaders 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.
Connect business leadership with Kelso HR support functions, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, HR Operations/HRIS, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations.
Identify the talent and organizational capabilities needed 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 and talent pipelines.
Advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and 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 supported operations.
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 and help leaders implement programs within their businesses.
Balance the needs of APG and Premier Electric with opportunities for greater consistency and scale across Kelso.
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 support across 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.