Regional HR Business Partner - Kelso Industries

Regional Human Resources Business Partner 

Reports To: Divisional HR Manager 
Supports: 3–4 Operating Companies 
Location: Regional (within 1–2 hours of supported OpCos) 
Travel: Regular regional travel required 

Position Summary 

The Regional HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor to Operating Company leadership, providing hands-on support in employee relations, manager coaching, talent acquisition support, and continuous improvement of people processes. This role is field-based and relationship-driven, focused on strengthening leadership capability and ensuring consistent people practices across assigned operating companies. 

Core Responsibilities 

Employee Relations & Risk Management 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues 

• Investigate and resolve employee concerns, policy violations, and performance issues 

• Coach leaders on corrective action, documentation, and terminations 

• Ensure consistent and compliant application of policies across OpCos 

• Partner with Divisional HR Manager on high-risk or escalated matters 

Manager Coaching & Leadership Support 

• Coach managers on performance management, communication, and team effectiveness 

• Support difficult conversations and conflict resolution 

• Train managers on HR processes, policies, and expectations 

• Build leadership capability within field and office management teams 

Recruiting & Talent Support 

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and hiring strategy 

• Support interviews, candidate assessments, and selection decisions 

• Ensure consistent hiring practices across OpCos 

• Coordinate closely with the HR Administrator on postings, offers, and onboarding 

Process Improvement & Standardization 

• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in people processes 

• Partner with Divisional HR Manager to improve consistency and scalability 

• Reinforce shared-service boundaries and proper use of HR resources 

Onsite Presence 

• Maintain regular onsite presence with supported OpCos 

• Build trust with leaders and employees through visibility and responsiveness 

What Success Looks Like 

• Reduced employee relations escalations 

• Stronger manager capability and confidence 

• Consistent people practices across OpCos 
• Clear separation between strategic support and administrative execution 

Qualifications 

• 5+ years HR experience, including employee relations 

• Experience supporting field-based or multi-site operations 

• Strong coaching and conflict resolution skills 

• Comfortable traveling regionally 

• Construction, industrial, or operations-heavy environment preferred