HR Manager (South Division)

Overview

Lead HR strategy and operations for multiple South Division companies, partnering with leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• hr strategy
• talent management
• workforce planning
• change management
• business partner
• hr analytics

Tasks

-Own a regional group of operating companies by overseeing all HR-related activities and ensuring alignment with Kelso’s strategic goals. -Drive organizational effectiveness by assessing and managing employee costs, talent quality, and aligning workforce capabilities to business needs. -Deliver functional excellence in key HR disciplines such as policy compliance, performance management, leadership development, talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee relations, and core HR operations. -Lead change by assessing organizational readiness, driving change initiatives, and ensuring alignment across structure, processes, systems, and culture. -Manage talent by proactively identifying, acquiring, developing, and retaining the human capability required to execute Kelso's growth strategy. -Build relationships with each OpCo’s leadership by being a business partner, trusted advisor and primary interface between business leaders and HR support functions, including compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, HRIS, and employee relations. -Lead Kelso-wide projects and initiatives as needed by senior leadership. Projects could include leadership development programs, HR analytics, compensation, etc.

Requirements

• mba
• adp
• 5+ years
• project management
• analytical
• construction

What You Bring

-Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. -Experience working in a decentralized business model with multiple operating companies. -Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or Master’s degree preferred. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making. -Ability to partner with senior leaders and influence business outcomes through people strategies. -Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in a multi-site, regional, or field-based capacity. -Project management and change management experience. -Based out of the Draper, UT Corporate office with travel across the South Region (up to 50% travel). -Proven experience leading HR strategy and operations in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. -Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. -Knowledge of HR systems and databases, including ADP Workforce Now. -Strong understanding of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices. -Demonstrated success in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and leadership development. -Experience working within the construction, skilled trades, or MEP+ industry is a plus. -Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building abilities.

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Benefits

-Hybrid working arrangement means 3-4 days in office with 1-2 remote work. -PARTNERSHIP means we work together with trust, loyalty, and an owner mindset, always striving for win-win outcomes. -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. -Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

About Kelso Industries

-Begun with historic brands like Koch Mechanical and Wallace Electric, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions to become a powerhouse across the U.S. -Builds and maintains HVACR, plumbing, piping, electrical, and automation systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities. -Projects range from heavy industrial HVAC systems and process piping installations to electrical infrastructure and sophisticated building automation. -Modular, prefabricated solutions and rapid-response maintenance crews make it a go-to for complex retrofit and emergency-service jobs. -Maintains the heritage brands of acquired firms, preserving local identities while stamping them with a nationwide MEP+ powerhouse identity.

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