HR Generalist - Central Division

We are 27 (and growing) market-leading operating companies that deliver unmatched HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical solutions. We are actively building the nation’s preferred technical service partnership for commercial MEP+ ecosystems, empowering industrial, commercial, and institutional clients—including Fortune 500 companies and other industry leaders across the United States—with reliable, innovative service. com .

Please note: We do not use agencies or third-party recruiters and do not accept unsolicited resumes from them. HR Generalist | Central Division – North Dakota Location: North Dakota (Various Onsite Locations between Dickinson and Minot) Reports To: Divisional HR Manager – Central This is a full-time, salaried (exempt) position. Preferred working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Additional hours may be required as needed to support employees, leadership, and business operations. Position Overview Kelso Industries is the Nation’s Preferred MEP+ Solutions Partner. Through their partner companies, Kelso is one of the leading mechanical, plumbing, and electrical contractors in the North Dakota region specializing in commercial and industrial piping, HVAC, and refrigeration.

Kelso is seeking a proactive and people‑focused HR Generalist to support our expanding team. In this role, you will help shape the employee experience from onboarding through offboarding, strengthen team engagement, support day‑to‑day HR operations, reinforce compliance, and contribute to a culture where employees feel valued and supported. Working closely with OpCo leadership and the Divisional HR Manager, you will play a meaningful part in ensuring our HR function is responsive, thoughtful, and aligned with the needs of the business.

This role will support multiple different business units between Minot and Dickinson, ND.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations Support Serve as a trusted resource for employees at all levels, providing guidance on workplace concerns, HR policies, and procedures. Support supervisors with performance conversations, documentation, coaching, and conflict resolution. Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Benefits

, Leave HR Administration Assist employees with

questions, enrollment changes, and 401(k) inquiries.

Compensation

, and return‑to‑work processes. Maintain accurate HRIS data and confidential personnel files. Onboarding Employee Experience Facilitate a welcoming and structured onboarding process.

processes as needed. Be a champion for safety standards and protocols by holding self, leaders and field employees to the highest standards.

Requirements

, new hire documentation, and orientation. Support appreciation events and employee engagement initiatives. Offboarding Transition Support Coordinate exit steps, documentation, equipment collection, and system access removal.

Conduct exit interviews and share insights for retention and manager coaching. Ensure offboarding is completed with professionalism, empathy, and accuracy. Training Leadership Support Create and present HR‑related training for managers.

Coordinate additional development opportunities and track completions. Partner with leadership to identify workforce needs and mitigate HR-related risks. ) to support decision-making.

Compliance Policy Management Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Support handbook updates and HR procedure improvements. Assist with audits, reporting, and data analysis.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field, or equivalent ex