Senior HR Generalist (Commercial)

Senior HR Generalist (Commercial)

Location: Remote within US

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At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to solve challenges ranging from the simple to the highly complex in aviation. Together, we get the job done-and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture support you in building a long-term career with a team you can count on every day.

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)