Bilingual Human Resource Generalist

About the role

This role owns the complete employee journey, from initial contact through final delivery. You will shape organizational culture, ensure operational consistency, and deliver genuine care across all teams. The position translates business requirements into structured people processes while preserving a human centered experience.

Kelso Industries employs more than 4,000 people across over 40 companies. The organization delivers comprehensive HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions on a national scale. It is an environment where innovation, excellence, and safety remain top priorities.

Location for this position is Dallas, Texas. The role requires direct applications only; external recruiters will not be considered. The annual compensation is $70,000.00. The position seeks candidates with 3 years of experience in people operations.

Key Responsibilities

You will establish the intake rhythm by organizing applications, clarifying needs, and guiding candidates through clear pathways. This includes managing the application flow and ensuring candidates understand each step.

You will design the build phase by owning core HR programs, workforce planning, and talent strategies. These efforts must align closely with overarching leadership goals. You will analyze people data, including turnover and engagement metrics, to drive decisions and continuous improvement.

You will ship employee experiences by directing onboarding, development initiatives, recognition programs, and communication strategies. These actions strengthen overall culture and engagement across the organization.

You will partner with leaders to coach managers, resolve complex situations, and support compliance in every interaction. This includes providing HR advisory support to supervisors and management.

You will champion compliance by correctly applying requirements related to ADA, FMLA, FLSA, I-9, EEO, COBRA, USERRA, and workers' compensation. This ensures all employment practices remain fair, consistent, and legally sound.

You will optimize operations through HRIS improvements, process refinement, and thoughtful digitalization of HR workflows. This enhances efficiency and accuracy across the employee lifecycle.

You will support partners by managing elements of payroll, workers' compensation, and employee communications. Accuracy and care are essential in these responsibilities.

Requirements

You possess 3 to 5 years of progressive HR experience in people leadership roles. You have five or more years handling employee relations, compliance, and HR operations.

You understand design build solutions specific to industrial environments, including mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC projects. You can manage performance management, career development, and mentorship programs at scale.

You ensure fair and consistent practices while guiding teams through complex employee matters. You serve as a resource for leadership in these situations.

About Kelso Industries

At Kelso Industries, more than 4,000 employees across over 40 companies work together to deliver exceptional solutions. The organization serves a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, automotive, chemical processing, data centers, and warehouses.

Mullins Mechanical is a leader in industrial and large commercial mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC construction. It operates as a self performing specialty contractor focused on design build solutions, process and utility piping, HVAC systems, plumbing, equipment installation and rigging, metal fabrication, plant maintenance, and relocation.

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What you'll do

Kelso Industries builds scientific research vessels for government marine operations. The company name honors the late Dr John Kelso, a scientist with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. This background is reflected in the design of vessels built to support fisheries research and water quality work. The lead vessel is a "Near Shore Fisheries Research Vessel" used for trawls, box core sampling, bottom sampling, and water quality sampling. It was commissioned in 2009 and built by ABCO Industries Lunenburg Shipyard. The vessel was ordered by the Canadian Coast Guard to replace the retiring CCGS Shark and operates from CGS Base Burlington in the Central and Arctic Region. The ship has a maximum speed near 16 knots and a cruising speed near 14 knots. Fuel capacity is about 2,848 litres, with additional water storage of 500 litres. Accommodation includes seating for ten passengers and a crew of three. This configuration supports day trips and focused research campaigns in coastal and nearshore waters.