HR Generalist, Corporate & Global Talent

As LUFKIN approaches its 125th anniversary, we are looking for an HR Generalist who enjoys the variety of generalist work and has a passion for talent, systems, and getting things done.

This role provides HR support for LUFKIN’s Corporate employee population, including professional and manufacturing employees, while also serving as the day-to-day lead for LUFKIN’s global talent programs. The HR Generalist will own the processes, systems, and tools that enable performance management, goal setting, employee engagement, talent review, succession, and development across the company.

This is a hands-on role within a lean, global HR team and offers meaningful ownership, visibility, and opportunity for growth.

This role is based in our Missouri City, TX office. We value the collaboration that comes from working together in person, and the role is primarily in office with some hybrid flexibility. Occasional travel is required.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate HR

• Serve as the primary HR contact for LUFKIN’s Corporate employee population.
• Advise employees and managers on employee relations, performance management, coaching, attendance, policy application, and workplace concerns.
• Guide managers through performance improvement, corrective action, employee development, and other employee matters.
• Conduct or assist with workplace investigations and escalate matters as appropriate.
• Coordinate onboarding, organizational changes, and employee transitions.
• Partner with HR colleagues on recruiting, compensation, benefits, payroll, and other people initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely follow-through on HR matters.
• Use people data and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and practical solutions.

Global Talent

Serve as the day-to-day lead and process owner for LUFKIN’s global talent programs, including the systems, tools, and processes that enable them.

• Lead the annual global performance review and goal-setting cycles from planning through completion.
• Lead the annual employee engagement survey, including administration, communications, participation tracking, reporting, and follow-up.
• Lead the annual talent review process, including planning, data collection, leadership materials, succession and development information, and action tracking.
• Serve as the UKG superuser for talent-related modules and processes, including performance management, goals, and Employee Voice.
• Configure and administer talent processes within UKG, troubleshoot issues, and help managers and HR colleagues effectively use the applicable functionality.
• Maintain visibility to development priorities, succession needs, retention risks, and agreed-upon talent actions.
• Prepare talent data, analysis, and presentations for leadership.
• Develop practical tools, resources, and communications that help managers and employees navigate talent programs.
• Partner with HR colleagues and leaders globally to drive consistent execution while recognizing local business needs.
• Identify and implement opportunities to simplify, automate, and continuously improve LUFKIN’s talent processes and programs, including through the use of AI and system capabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years of progressive HR experience, with flexibility for candidates who demonstrate strong capability and growth potential.
• Hands-on experience advising employees and managers on general HR matters.
• Manufacturing, industrial, energy, or related industry experience is preferred.
• Experience or strong interest in performance management, goal setting, employee engagement, talent review, succession planning, and employee development.
• Strong aptitude for HR technology and the ability to quickly learn and become proficient in talent-related systems and processes.
• UKG experience is preferred but not required; experience with another HRIS or talent management platform is valuable.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage annual cycles and competing priorities.
• Comfortable working with HR data, reporting, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Curiosity about and practical experience using AI tools (such as Copilot or Claude) to streamline HR work, including drafting communications, summarizing data, and improving processes, with sound judgment around accuracy and confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Willingness to occasionally flex working hours to support colleagues across global time zones.
• Bachelor’s degree is welcomed but not required. Relevant experience and demonstrated capability will be considered.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification is a plus.