Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Stewart & Stevenson Power Products is now hiring an HR Business Partner at 8631 East Freeway Houston, TX 77029.

Stewart & Stevenson Power Products, a Kirby Corporation company, is located in 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.

That's where you come in.

We're 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.

You'll 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.

Be the partner leaders can't run the business without. You'll 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, you're a trusted partner in the conversation.

Build the workforce that builds the equipment. From sourcing and onboarding to development, retention, and succession planning, you'll 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. You'll be visible, approachable, and engaged with employees across the business. You'll help shape engagement, recognition, and the everyday experiences that make people want to stay. When tough conversations or investigations are needed, you'll handle them with judgment, fairness, and care.

Turn data into decisions. Turnover trends, engagement feedback, staffing risk, safety signals, and workforce data — you'll translate the numbers into clear, actionable insights that help leaders make better decisions. You don't just report what happened; you help determine what should happen next.

Keep us strong on the fundamentals. You'll make sure we're 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.

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.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field. 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience — bonus points if it's in service, power…