The Senior HR Generalist serves as an HR advisor, aligning HR programs with business needs, supporting leadership in talent strategies, and managing employee relations.
Senior HR Generalist (Commercial)
Location: Remote within US
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Description
StandardAero, one of the world’s largest independent aviation MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) providers, is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support our global Commercial organization, including Sales and Business Development across the Commercial Engine Services and Military, Helicopter & Energy divisions.
In this role, you will serve as a trusted HR advisor and strategic liaison between the business and HR functions, providing both strategic and hands-on support to leaders and employees across a complex, matrixed, and globally distributed organization. You will partner closely with business leaders and the VP of HR to drive talent strategies, support revenue-generating functions, and ensure a consistent, high-quality employee experience across regions.
What You’ll Do
- Act as a strategic liaison between the business and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to align HR programs with business priorities
- Partner with the VP of HR and collaborate with regional/site HR teams to ensure effective, locally aligned execution of HR initiatives
- Serve as a primary HR partner to Commercial and Sales leaders, supporting organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy
- Provide HR guidance on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation, ensuring consistent and compliant practices
- Lead and resolve employee relations issues and investigations, balancing business needs and risk mitigation
- Coach leaders on performance, development, and leading teams in a matrixed, global environment
- Support and influence change management initiatives tied to business growth and transformation
- Partner with COEs and Compensation to deliver and optimize HR programs, including annual cycles (merit, incentives, job evaluations)
- Utilize HR metrics and people data to identify trends and drive data-informed decisions
- Support talent reviews, succession planning, recruitment, and engagement initiatives, while ensuring compliance with U.S. employment laws and company policies
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of HR experience, including direct support of a business function (e.g., Sales, Commercial, or Corporate functions)
- Experience supporting globally distributed teams or international organizations
- Experience working within a matrixed organizational structure
- Experience managing employee relations issues and workplace investigations
- Experience using HR data and metrics to support decision-making
- Ability to travel up to 25% to customer or business locations
- Authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Sales or Business Development organizations across the full sales lifecycle
- Experience supporting transactional and/or long-cycle sales environments
- Experience working in a publicly traded company environment
- Experience supporting revenue-generating or commercial functions
- Experience in a fast-paced, technical, or regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, manufacturing, defense)
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)
About UsRaising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
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