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 Summary
The Director of Human Resources serves as the primary HR Business Partner (HRBP) for Corporate/Home Office leaders while also providing strategic leadership and functional oversight to Divisional and Regional HR Managers supporting Kelso's operating companies.
This role operates at both the enterprise and field level, ensuring HR strategies, programs, and practices scale effectively across a decentralized, growth-focused organization. The Director will align people strategies with business priorities, strengthen leadership capability, and drive organizational effectiveness across both corporate functions and operating companies.
This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role requiring strong business acumen, operational HR depth, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Key Responsibilities Corporate HR Business Partnership Serve as the lead HRBP for corporate and shared services functions, partnering directly with executive and functional leaders. Translate business strategies into workforce, organizational design, and talent plans. Coach leaders on performance management, leadership effectiveness, change leadership, and team dynamics. Provide guidance on employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational development. Leadership of Divisional / Regional HR Managers Lead, mentor, and develop a team of regional and divisional HR Managers supporting multiple operating companies. Ensure consistency in HR delivery models, standards, and processes while allowing flexibility for regional business needs. Build HR leadership capability across the organization, elevating the function from transactional support to strategic partnership. Establish clear KPIs and service expectations for field HR support. Enterprise HR Strategy & Program Leadership Partner with senior leadership to design and deploy enterprise-wide HR initiatives, including: Leadership development programs Talent and succession planning Compensation and total rewards strategies Workforce planning and org design HR analytics and reporting Lead cross-functional HR projects that support business growth, integration, and operational excellence. Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership Assess organizational structures and workforce capabilities to ensure alignment with strategic growth goals. Lead and support change management initiatives, including integrations, restructures, and process transformations. Drive initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement, and leadership accountability across the enterprise. Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to forecast workforce needs and develop hiring strategies. Champion succession planning and internal mobility across both corporate and operating companies. Ensure strong alignment between talent quality, workforce costs, and business performance. HR Functional Excellence & Governance Ensure compliance and operational excellence across core HR disciplines, including: Employment law and policy compliance Performance management processes Employee relations Compensation practices Workforce data integrity Act as an escalation point for complex or high-risk employee relations matters. Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's or MBA preferred. 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including direct HRBP support to senior leaders. Demonstrated success leading HR teams in multi-site or decentralized organizations. Experience driving HR strategy in a growth-oriented, operationally complex environment. Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and risk mitigation. Proven ability to influence executives and translate business needs into practical people strategies. Experience leading enterprise HR initiatives and cross-functional projects. Strong analytical capability; comfortable using workforce data to inform decisions. Excellent coaching, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Industry experience in construction, skilled trades, field services, or MEP+ environments strongly preferred. Preferred Skills
Experience supporting organizations with multiple operating companies or a holding company structure Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Workday Formal training or certification in change management or project management Experience supporting M&A integration and rapid growth environments Working Conditions
Based in Draper, UT corporate office Travel up to 40-50% to support operating companies and regional HR teams Prolonged periods of desk and computer work Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
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
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 Summary
The Director of Human Resources serves as the primary HR Business Partner (HRBP) for Corporate/Home Office leaders while also providing strategic leadership and functional oversight to Divisional and Regional HR Managers supporting Kelso's operating companies.
This role operates at both the enterprise and field level, ensuring HR strategies, programs, and practices scale effectively across a decentralized, growth-focused organization. The Director will align people strategies with business priorities, strengthen leadership capability, and drive organizational effectiveness across both corporate functions and operating companies.
This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role requiring strong business acumen, operational HR depth, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Key Responsibilities Corporate HR Business Partnership Serve as the lead HRBP for corporate and shared services functions, partnering directly with executive and functional leaders. Translate business strategies into workforce, organizational design, and talent plans. Coach leaders on performance management, leadership effectiveness, change leadership, and team dynamics. Provide guidance on employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational development. Leadership of Divisional / Regional HR Managers Lead, mentor, and develop a team of regional and divisional HR Managers supporting multiple operating companies. Ensure consistency in HR delivery models, standards, and processes while allowing flexibility for regional business needs. Build HR leadership capability across the organization, elevating the function from transactional support to strategic partnership. Establish clear KPIs and service expectations for field HR support. Enterprise HR Strategy & Program Leadership Partner with senior leadership to design and deploy enterprise-wide HR initiatives, including: Leadership development programs Talent and succession planning Compensation and total rewards strategies Workforce planning and org design HR analytics and reporting Lead cross-functional HR projects that support business growth, integration, and operational excellence. Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership Assess organizational structures and workforce capabilities to ensure alignment with strategic growth goals. Lead and support change management initiatives, including integrations, restructures, and process transformations. Drive initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement, and leadership accountability across the enterprise. Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to forecast workforce needs and develop hiring strategies. Champion succession planning and internal mobility across both corporate and operating companies. Ensure strong alignment between talent quality, workforce costs, and business performance. HR Functional Excellence & Governance Ensure compliance and operational excellence across core HR disciplines, including: Employment law and policy compliance Performance management processes Employee relations Compensation practices Workforce data integrity Act as an escalation point for complex or high-risk employee relations matters. Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's or MBA preferred. 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including direct HRBP support to senior leaders. Demonstrated success leading HR teams in multi-site or decentralized organizations. Experience driving HR strategy in a growth-oriented, operationally complex environment. Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and risk mitigation. Proven ability to influence executives and translate business needs into practical people strategies. Experience leading enterprise HR initiatives and cross-functional projects. Strong analytical capability; comfortable using workforce data to inform decisions. Excellent coaching, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Industry experience in construction, skilled trades, field services, or MEP+ environments strongly preferred. Preferred Skills
Experience supporting organizations with multiple operating companies or a holding company structure Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Workday Formal training or certification in change management or project management Experience supporting M&A integration and rapid growth environments Working Conditions
Based in Draper, UT corporate office Travel up to 40-50% to support operating companies and regional HR teams Prolonged periods of desk and computer work Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
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