HR Generalist

Position: Generalist, Human Resources (HR)

COMPANY & CULTURE

Crane Company (NYSE: CR) is a premier global industrial technology company that designs and manufactures highly engineered products and solutions for mission-critical applications across aerospace, defense, space, life sciences, energy, water infrastructure, and industrial markets. With approximately 8,300 associates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, and annual sales exceeding $3 billion, Crane has built a 170-year legacy of innovation, operational excellence, and value creation.  Crane operates through two market-leading segments, Aerospace & Advanced Technologies (AAT) and Process Flow Technologies (PFT), where the Company holds leadership positions through differentiated technologies, trusted brands, deep engineering expertise, and long-standing customer relationships. Across the industries we serve, our products help customers operate more safely, efficiently, reliably, and sustainably in environments where performance matters most.

• Crane's culture is grounded in the principles established by founder R.T. Crane and embodied in the Company's enduring Resolution:  "I am resolved to conduct my business in the strictest honesty and fairness; to avoid all deception and trickery; to deal fairly with both customers and competitors; to be liberal and just toward employees; and to put my whole mind upon the business."
• What truly distinguishes Crane is the combination of a strong values-based culture, an unwavering commitment to customer success, and a relentless focus on execution. Every day, Crane associates work to solve customers' most critical challenges through innovative solutions, exceptional quality, and industry-leading on-time delivery. This customer-centric mindset drives everything we do, creating value not only for our customers, but also for our associates, communities, and shareholders.
• At the center of this approach is the Crane Business System (CBS), our enterprise-wide operating framework that drives strategy deployment, operational excellence, innovation, continuous improvement, and profitable growth. CBS creates a high-performance culture built on accountability, data-driven decision making, and a disciplined cadence of execution, enabling Crane to consistently deliver superior results and sustain long-term competitive advantage.  More than 170 years later, these principles continue to guide how we lead, make decisions, and conduct business around the world. Our commitment to integrity, ethics, respect, and accountability remains a defining characteristic of the Crane culture.
• Crane's success is powered by exceptional talent. Through our rigorous Intellectual Capital (IC) Process, leaders take a disciplined Strategy → Structure → People approach to building organizational capability and developing future leaders. The IC process spans the entire associate lifecycle, from talent acquisition and onboarding to development, performance management, succession planning, compensation, and recognition. This disciplined focus on talent ensures associates are empowered to grow, contribute, and achieve their full potential while supporting the Company's long-term business objectives.
• Equally important is our commitment to corporate citizenship. For generations, Crane has invested in the communities where we live and work through philanthropy, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, and inclusive workplace practices. We believe sustainable success is achieved not only through strong business performance, but through making a meaningful and lasting impact on people and communities.

BUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW

Crane Cryogenics designs and manufactures highly engineered products: including vacuum jacketed Pipe, Valves and Fittings (PVF) solutions for the production, transportation, transfer, and storage of cryogenic fluids.

Backed by 170 years of field experience and operations in severe service applications, Crane offers rewarding careers for those who thrive on challenges and seek to grow within an organization.

OPPORTUNITY

The Human Resources Generalist will report to the HR Manager and have a dotted reporting line to the Site Leader supporting the Conroe, TX site.  This position will hold both administrative and strategic responsibilities while driving key functions including talent attraction/acquisition, training and development, associate engagement, performance management, and systems/file administration. This position will also coordinate and drive various company initiatives such as equality, philanthropy, and our Intellectual Capital process. It’s imperative this position demonstrates a high-level of integrity, builds trust with the team, and has a pro-active approach to helping associates.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership, Operational Excellence & Growth

• Support execution of site‑level talent plans aligned to BU strategy and CBS standard work; coordinate with HR Manager/BU HR leader on AOP and staffing targets.
• Maintain local HR dashboards and partner with Finance/Operations to track impacts on Sales, Operating Profit, and FCF through workforce actions (hiring, attendance, productivity programs).  
• Participate in GEMBA with your HR leader to surface associate feedback and drive Kaizen on HR processes (time‑to‑hire, onboarding cycle time, LMS completion).  

Intellectual Capital (IC)

• Run day‑to‑day recruiting, selection, and onboarding for hourly/salaried roles at the site; apply Crane interview standards and reinforce high‑quality hiring decisions.
• Administer compensation, benefits, and recognition programs in partnership with Corporate Comp; support offers, market checks, wellness initiatives, and milestone recognitions.
• Coordinate performance management & development cycles (mid‑year/year‑end), ensure documentation quality, facilitate required training, and escalate performance cases appropriately.
• Prepare inputs for quarterly IC reviews and contribute to the Annual IC Deep Dive (turnover metrics, staffing plans, contingent workforce, campus recruiting updates).  

Associate Relations & Compliance

• Coach supervisors on everyday employee relations matters; support investigations aligned with Crane policy (retaliation, discrimination, harassment, info security) and document findings.
• Ensure site compliance with employment laws and Crane LMS training cadence; monitor completion and follow up with leaders.  

• Updates and maintains Human Resource Policies, Procedures Manual, and Associate Handbook. Ensures that revisions are distributed to appropriate staff members/associates in a timely manner.

• Maintains EEO logs and assists in preparation of AAP.
• Coordinate local philanthropy/engagement activities per Corporate guidelines.
• Files Worker' Compensation reports.
• Coordinates communication and updates with third party Workers Compensation administrators to address and resolve all WC cases in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Progressive HR generalist experience(3-5 years in a manufacturing environment).
• Exposure to centers of expertise such as Associate Relations, Labor Relations, Comp & Benefits, Recruiting & Onboarding, Learning & Development.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting/retention, benefits & compensation administration, and working in a lean, fast‑paced, performance‑driven culture with larger spans of control.
• Proven ability to develop talent, influence stakeholders with facts‑and‑circumstances arguments, and operate in a matrixed environment.
• High energy, integrity, ethical standards aligned to Crane values
• Confident presenter across site leadership and associate forums.
• Expericence working in ADP and Workday a plus.

EDUCATION

• An undergraduate degree is required

• PHR or SPHR certification; preferred.
  

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.