Kirby Corporation

Human Resources Business Partner

Kirby Corporation • $80K — $95K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in service or operationally intense environments
  • Fluency in employee relations, investigations, performance, talent management, and organizational effectiveness
  • Analytical mindset combined with strong coaching skills
  • Experience with technical, skilled trades, and frontline leader populations
  • Familiarity with AI, workforce analytics, and modern HR technology

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leaders to strategically manage human resources and strengthen performance management
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of skilled workforce and future leaders
  • Enhance employee engagement through visible presence and effective culture-building
  • Translate workforce data into actionable insights for informed decision-making
  • Ensure compliance with HR policies and operational fundamentals

Benefits

  • Safety is a top priority, instilled in every employee and shift
  • Opportunity to impact critical business functions directly
  • Direct partnership with business leaders, influencing key organizational decisions
  • Career development opportunities within Kirby Corporation
Full Job Description
Overview

Stewart & Stevenson is Now Hiring an HR Business Partner at 8631 East Freeway Houston, TX 77029.

Stewart & Stevenson Power Products • A Kirby Corporation Company • Houston, TX
Responsibilities

  • About the role
    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.
    What you'll own
    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.
    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
    • 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 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 coach's 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. You'll support a business that helps customers keep critical equipment, power systems, and operations running.
    • A seat at the table. You'll 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, we'd love to meet you.
    Apply today and help us build the workforce that supports the equipment, service, and solutions our customers depend on.

About Kirby Corporation

Kirby Corporation is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. The company operates a fleet of over 800 vessels, including tank barges, towboats, and offshore support vessels. Kirby's customers include major oil companies, petrochemical producers, and agricultural companies. The company is committed to safety and environmental stewardship and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Kirby is headquartered in Houston, Texas and was founded in 1921. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KEX.
Learn more about Kirby Corporation
Size
5,125 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Transportation
Net Income
-$272.5 million
Founded
1921
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
NASDAQ
KEX
* Ladders Estimates

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