Regional HR Business Partner

Kelso Industries • Clearwater, FL

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Regional HR Business Partner serves as the strategic HR partner for APG and Premier Electric, two operating companies within Kelso Industries. Based at APG’s offices in Clearwater, Florida, the role works closely with company and operational leadership to translate business priorities into practical people strategies that build organizational capability, develop leaders, and support growth. It is a strategic, hands-on position spanning field and employee-level interactions through senior leadership, and it connects business leaders with Kelso’s broader HR organization and specialized support functions.

The role helps ensure the two companies have the workforce, leadership capability, organizational structures, and HR practices needed to carry out their strategies, while supporting consistency and alignment across Kelso Industries. Work includes strategic workforce and talent planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership coaching and development, employee relations, investigations, change management, compliance, and improving HR processes and employee experience. 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 is preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably including HR Business Partner or HR leadership responsibility in 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 combine 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 the APG offices in Clearwater, Florida.
• 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 is strongly preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.
• 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 leadership across APG and Premier Electric.
• Develop a deep understanding of each company’s strategy, operations, workforce, and growth plans and 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 support organizational performance and sustainable growth.
• Connect business leadership with Kelso HR functions, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, HR Operations/HRIS, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations.
• Identify talent and organizational capabilities needed for 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 to improve 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 people leadership and sound employment practices.
• Promote consistent, fair, and values-aligned application of policies and practices across APG and Premier Electric.
• Build relationships with employees and maintain an active presence within supported operations.
• Support organizational change related to 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 support their implementation within the operating companies.
• 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.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities and career advancement.
• A company culture that supports employee growth and values contributions.
• Work with a sense of impact and purpose.
• Competitive compensation and benefits intended to support financial security, health, and overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior