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Human Resources Business Partner

Kirby Corporation

Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Stewart & Stevenson is Now Hiring an HR Business Partner at8631 East Freeway Houston TX 77029.

Stewart & Stevenson Power Products A Kirby Corporation Company Houston TX

The work we do matters.

Every day the equipment supported by Stewart & Stevenson Power Products helps keep essential operations moving in demanding environments from power generation and industrial engines to service parts and customer support solutions.

Behind that work is a team of skilled technicians operations professionals sales and service leaders and support teams who take pride in delivering reliable solutions to customers. As part of Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) Stewart & Stevenson Power Products is backed by a long-standing legacy of operational excellence safety integrity and commitment to its people.

Thats where you come in.

Responsibilities

About the role
Were looking for an Human Resources Business Partner who wants to do meaningful HR work close to the business partnering with leaders supporting employees and helping shape a workplace where people and operations can perform at their best.
Youll be a trusted partner to business leaders a steady resource for employees and a key contributor to the culture capability and consistency that help Stewart & Stevenson Power Products continue to grow and serve customers well.
This role will support eight locations across Texas and Louisiana and will require approximately 30% travel to stay connected with leaders employees and operations across the region.
What youll own
Be the partner leaders cant run the business without
Youll work closely with business and operations leaders helping them think strategically about their people strengthen performance management and navigate the day-to-day realities of running a service-focused customer-driven operation. When a leader has a tough people decision to make youre a trusted partner in the conversation.
Build the workforce that builds the equipment
From sourcing and onboarding to development retention and succession planning youll help attract and grow the skilled talent frontline supervisors and future leaders who keep Stewart & Stevenson Power Products moving forward.
Champion a culture employees brag about
Youll be visible approachable and engaged with employees across the business. Youll help shape engagement recognition and the everyday experiences that make people want to stay. When tough conversations or investigations are needed youll handle them with judgment fairness and care.
Turn data into decisions
Turnover trends engagement feedback staffing risk safety signals and workforce data youll translate the numbers into clear actionable insights that help leaders make better decisions. You dont just report what happened; you help determine what should happen next.
Keep us strong on the fundamentals
Youll make sure were rock-solid on compliance leave programs ADA FMLA workers comp attendance and the HR operational backbone that lets everything else work. The basics are done brilliantly.
What success looks like in your first year
- Leaders describe you as essential not helpful.
- Frontline supervisors are measurably stronger at coaching accountability and engagement.
- We see the right talent moving up and the right risks getting addressed early.
- Turnover engagement and staffing trends are moving in the right direction and you can support it with data.
- The culture across the business feels more connected consistent and aligned with the values we expect every day.

Qualifications

What you bring
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Organizational Development or related field
- 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience bonus points if its in service power generation industrial equipment manufacturing distribution or another operationally intense environment
- Real fluency in employee relations investigations performance talent and org effectiveness
- An analytical brain and a coachs heart
- Experience supporting hourly technical skilled trades field service or frontline leader populations
- Comfort with AI workforce analytics and modern Human Resources tech
Why Stewart & Stevenson Power Products
- Safety first always. Every employee every shift safety is non-negotiable and built into how we work.
- Real impact. Youll support a business that helps customers keep critical equipment power systems and operations running.
- A seat at the table. Youll partner directly with business and operations leaders and have visibility into the decisions that matter.
- Room to grow. Kirby is a place where careers not just jobs get built.
Ready to build something that lasts
If you want to do HR work that shows up in stronger leaders safer operations more engaged employees and a healthier business wed love to meet you.
Apply today and help us build the workforce that supports the equipment service and solutions our customers depend on.