Senior HR Generalist -Field Operations

Savaria – Better Mobility for Life

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Our vision is to empower people with mobility for life. We achieve this by providing products that improve mobility and access in daily life, and through our drive to build quality products and to be attentive to the needs of our customers.

Savaria employs 2,500 valued associates globally and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Position Summary

The Senior HR Generalist serves as a trusted advisor to Regional Leaders and teammates, providing guidance on employee relations, compliance, and HR operations. This role partners with leadership to align people strategies with business objectives, drive engagement, and ensure compliance with employment laws.

Work Location

This is a 100% on-site position with occasional travel to field locations across the USA.

• Employee Relations & Leadership Support:
  Advise Regional Leaders and employees on policy interpretation, conflict resolution, and workplace issues.
• Employee Relations & Leadership Support:
  Lead investigations and manage performance cases (coaching, counseling, improvement plans) with fairness and consistency.
• Employee Relations & Leadership Support:
  Provide support with hiring, and guidance on promotions, and employment changes, balancing business needs with compliance.

• Administer teammate leaves (FMLA, disability, LOA, WC) and ADA accommodations, Worker’s Compensation management, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with legal and HR teams to maintain adherence to employment laws and ethical practices.

• Partner with leadership to monitor morale and foster an inclusive, transparent culture.
• Facilitate workshops and provide tools to build leadership capability and engagement.
• Cascade clear communication on systems, workflows, and change initiatives.

• Review People KPIs (retention, engagement, turnover) and develop action plans with leadership.
• Identify workforce trends and provide insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Support HR lifecycle processes including hires, transfers, promotions, separations, and benefits administration.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition on select recruitment activities.
• Coordinate HR-related training programs and support annual performance review processes.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required. SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.

Experience

• 3+ years of HR experience in a generalist capacity, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have National or multi-state HR practice experience (including North East US).
• Ability to travel up to 25–50% within the USA.

Key Skills

• Must have National or multi-state HR practice experience (including North East US).
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to establish trust and credibility with diverse teams.
• Experience in dynamic, growth-oriented organizations; familiarity with construction or installation environments preferred.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Work with Us?

• Be part of a global, publicly traded company with a meaningful mission.
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth.
• Work with a collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation and integrity.
• Make a difference by helping people access a better quality of life.
• Salary: $80-$90K. Final compensation will be set fairly and thoughtfully based on experience, expertise, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities.

Savaria is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all individuals. We value diversity in our workforce…