What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior HR Generalist -Field Operations position at Savaria?
About 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
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Leadership Support
Education & Certification
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 and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable accessibility laws.
AI & Technology Notice (Recruitment Process)
Savaria may use technology tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including video/audio interview recording and secure internal systems to manage applications. Candidate information may be processed through our HR systems (including ADP Workforce Now) to support scheduling, communication, and recruitment workflow.
Interview recordings, where used, are collected for evaluation purposes only and are handled in a secure and confidential manner, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Please note that we receive a high volume of applications. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in Savaria.
Apply Now
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to something that matters, we encourage you to apply today.
Hiring steps
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
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Leadership Support
- Advise Regional Leaders and employees on policy interpretation, conflict resolution, and workplace issues.
- Lead investigations and manage performance cases (coaching, counseling, improvement plans) with fairness and consistency.
- 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.
Education & Certification
- Bachelor’s degree required. SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- [not for post] 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 and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable accessibility laws.
AI & Technology Notice (Recruitment Process)
Savaria may use technology tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including video/audio interview recording and secure internal systems to manage applications. Candidate information may be processed through our HR systems (including ADP Workforce Now) to support scheduling, communication, and recruitment workflow.
Interview recordings, where used, are collected for evaluation purposes only and are handled in a secure and confidential manner, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Please note that we receive a high volume of applications. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in Savaria.
Apply Now
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to something that matters, we encourage you to apply today.
Hiring steps
- Pre-screening with HR
- Virtual Interview with hiring manager/ Interview panels
- In-person Interview and facility tour
- Background check and offer
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000