Senior HR Generalist

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.
People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.
At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.

Employee Relations & Workforce Support

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to supervisors and employees in the foundry, machine shop, and service shop operations.
• Coach leaders on handling performance issues, attendance, and employee relations matters with fairness and consistency.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Partner with EHS and operations to reinforce a culture of safety and accountability.
• Lead employee engagement and communication efforts to strengthen morale and retention.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for skilled trades, engineers, and administrative roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to forecast labor needs and develop proactive recruiting strategies.
• Support partnerships with local technical schools and workforce programs (e.g., FAME, high school internships).
• Oversee onboarding and new hire orientation to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience across all locations.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal and Texas state employment laws (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEO, OSHA).
• Administer employee status changes, separations, and documentation in alignment with company procedures.
• Process payroll and maintain records for payroll compliance including withholding support orders, compensation analysis reports, etc.
• Participate in internal HR audits and continuous improvement projects related to labor documentation and compliance.

Performance & Development

• Support performance review cycles and assist in training supervisors on goal setting, feedback, and documentation.
• Track completion of mandatory training and coordinate development initiatives through the SupremeServ Academy.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to identify emerging leaders and critical skill gaps in the workforce.

Culture & Communication

• Help design and promote HR initiatives that build an employee experience centered on respect, safety, and growth.
• Support internal communication strategies that connect employees to company updates, recognition programs, and values.
• Assist in coordinating employee events, service awards, and milestone recognitions.
• Coordinate visitor accommodations and support as needed for meetings or other hosting events at any of our facilities.

Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Generate and interpret HR metrics such as turnover, headcount, recruiting efficiency, and training compliance.
• Contribute to Lean Six Sigma and HR transformation projects aimed at improving workforce processes and efficiency.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource for HRIS, documentation, and reporting accuracy.

KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.