Divisional HR Manager South Region

About the role

Lead the HR strategy and initiatives for multiple operating companies across Kelso from the corporate offices in Salt Lake City (Draper), UT. Partner with company leaders to build a high-performing workforce and culture that drives business success.

Responsibilities

• Own a regional group of operating companies by overseeing all HR-related activities and ensuring alignment with Kelso’s strategic goals.
• Lead Kelso-wide projects and initiatives as needed by senior leadership.
• 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.
• Manage talent by proactively identifying, acquiring, developing, and retaining the human capability required to execute Kelso's growth strategy.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in a multi-site, regional, or field-based capacity.
• Proven experience leading HR strategy and operations in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated success in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and leadership development.
• Ability to partner with senior leaders and influence business outcomes through people strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience working within the construction, skilled trades, or MEP+ industry is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a decentralized business model with multiple operating companies.
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases, including ADP Workforce Now.
• Project management and change management experience.