Kovalus Finds the Right Global HR
Partner in HSP Group
Solution
Global HR · Payroll Consolidation · Contracts & Benefits
Region
Global
Industry
Filtration & Separation Tech
Use Case
Post-Divestiture HR Build-Out
About Kovalus Separation Solutions
Kovalus Separation Solutions (formerly Koch Separation Solutions) is a global provider of advanced filtration and separation technologies serving the dairy, food & beverage, life sciences, and water treatment industries. Founded in 1963 and backed by Sun Capital, Kovalus operates worldwide with 700+ employees across four manufacturing sites.
Company Size
700+
The Challenge
Rebuilding global HR from the ground up after divestiture
When Kovalus divested from its parent company, it was left without the internal HR infrastructure needed to support its global operations. With teams across multiple countries and complex regulatory environments to navigate, Kovalus faced an urgent need to fill critical HR gaps while maintaining business continuity. Lacking the in-house expertise to manage global compliance and employee support, they needed a trusted partner who could step in quickly, provide strategic guidance, and help them rebuild a scalable HR foundation from the ground up.
The solution
Global HR
End-to-end global HR support — navigating country-specific employment laws, onboarding talent across borders, and managing compliance with confidence across every location.
Payroll Consolidation
Consolidated payroll services that reduced the complexity and cost of separate country systems, ensuring timely, accurate processing compliant with local laws.
Employee Contracts & Benefits
Standardized employee contracts aligned with local labor laws, plus administration of competitive, compliant benefits across all regions.
The impact
A strategic HR partner powering global growth
Following their divestiture, Kovalus needed a partner who could help rebuild and scale their global HR operations. With HSP Group, they found more than a vendor — they found a strategic extension of their internal team, enabling them to move quickly and confidently across people, processes, and compliance worldwide. Since partnering with HSP, Kovalus has achieved:
- Streamlined global HR operations across multiple countries
- Consolidated and compliant international payroll management
- Stronger internal confidence navigating global employment regulations
- A more strategic, scalable approach to international expansion
- Trusted, responsive support through every stage of the transition