HR Business Partner
2 days ago
Draper
Job Description Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety At Kelso Industries, 3,500+ employees across 30 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. Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications. Position Overview As the HR Business Partner (HRBP), you will serve as a strategic advisor to divisional business leaders while remaining deeply hands-on in execution. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this role is responsible for aligning people strategies with business objectives for Kelso Industries Home Office and Kelso Building Services. You will play a critical role in driving performance, culture, and scalable people practices in a fast-growing, decentralized environment. This role is based out of Kelso Industries' home office in Draper, UT, and requires close partnership with field leadership spread across the United States to support both near-term operational needs and long-term growth initiatives. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: • Serve as the primary HRBP for Kelso Industries home office and Kelso Building Services, owning the end-to-end people strategy for a portfolio of operating companies and ensuring alignment with Kelso's enterprise HR vision and business goals., • Act as a trusted advisor to executive and operational leaders, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, performance management, and employee relations., • Lead and execute change management initiatives by assessing organizational readiness, aligning structure and talent to growth plans, and supporting leaders through transformation., • Partner closely with HR Shared Services (Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, and HR Systems) to deliver seamless, high-quality HR solutions to the business., • Drive talent outcomes by identifying critical capability gaps, supporting leadership development, improving retention, and ensuring succession plans are in place., • Support organizational effectiveness through data-informed insights related to labor costs, productivity, engagement, and talent quality., • Ensure compliance and functional excellence across core HR disciplines, including policy adherence, employment law compliance, performance management, workforce planning, employee relations, and core HR operations., • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; MBA or Master's degree preferred., • Minimum of 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in an HR Business Partner or HR leadership role supporting multiple sites or operating companies., • Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders in a growth-oriented, operationally complex environment., • Strong working knowledge of employment laws, compliance requirements, and HR best practices., • Proven success supporting talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, and leadership development., • Ability to translate business strategy into practical people solutions and influence outcomes at all levels of the organization., • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a data-driven mindset., • Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building capabilities., • Experience operating within a decentralized or multi-OpCo business model., • Familiarity with HR systems and platforms, including ADP Workforce Now., • Primarily based out of the Draper, UT home office, with regular travel to Kelso Building Services operating companies (up to 40–50%)., • Hybrid work environment, generally 3–4 days in office and 1–2 days remote, depending on business needs., • Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer. Kelso Industries is building best-in-class companies across the MEP+ and building services space. As an HR Business Partner, you will have the opportunity to shape the people strategy behind that growth while working directly with senior leadership. Here, you will experience: • Career Growth: Opportunities to expand your impact, take on enterprise-level initiatives, and grow alongside a rapidly scaling organization., • Collaborative Culture: A people-first environment that values partnership, accountability, and continuous improvement., • Meaningful Impact: Direct influence on leaders, teams, and outcomes across the business., • Competitive Compensation & Benefits: A comprehensive rewards package designed to support your financial, physical, and personal well-being. 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