Senior HR Generalist

Saviynt is seeking HR Generalist to join the HR Shared Services team, supporting employees and managers globally with a strong service-oriented mindset. This role is responsible for delivering operational excellence across the full employee lifecycle (hire-to-retire) while ensuring consistent, compliant, and high-quality employee experience across regions.

While the role supports the organization globally, it requires deep expertise in managing the EMEA hire-to-retire process, including onboarding, employee lifecycle changes, payroll coordination, compliance, and resignation/termination processes.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR professional who thrives in a centralized shared services model, operates independently, manages high volumes of transactions with accuracy, and demonstrates strong knowledge of EMEA employment regulations and practices.

• HR Shared Services - Global Support-


• Serve as a key member of the HR Shared Services team, delivering Tier 1 and Tier 2 HR operational support to employees and managers globally


• Ensure standardized, scalable, and compliant HR processes across regions


• Provide consistent guidance aligned with company policies and regional employment laws


• Partners closely with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Finance, Benefits, Immigration, IT, and regional stakeholders


• Employee Lifecycle Management-


• Independently process EMEA lifecycle transactions including promotions, transfers, compensation changes, leave administration, and organizational changes


• Ensure transactions are compliant with country-specific employment regulations


• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with local labor laws and GDPR requirements


• Provide guidance to managers regarding probation periods, working time regulations, statutory leave, and other regional practices


• Manage EMEA resignation and termination processes in compliance with country-specific notice periods, statutory requirements, and final settlement obligations


• Coordinate final pay calculations, accrued leave payouts, benefits termination, and required documentation


• Partner with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate final settlements


• Conduct and document exit processes, ensuring compliance and system access removal

• HRIS & Data Management-


• Own the accuracy and integrity of employee data within the HRIS for Global populations


• Process and audit employee data changes across regions to ensure accuracy and compliance


• Generate recurring and ad hoc reports supporting global HR operations, Finance, and leadership


• Identify trends or data discrepancies and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency across regions

• HR Helpdesk & Tier 1-2 Support-


• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees via Slack and ticketing systems regarding payroll, benefits, policies, and lifecycle changes across the organization


• Maintain accurate documentation of inquiries and resolutions within the HR ticketing system


• Escalate complex regulatory or cross-border matters as appropriate


• Maintain audit-ready documentation across regions

• 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience in a global organization


• Direct, hands-on experience managing:


• EMEA new hire onboarding


• EMEA employee lifecycle transactions


• EMEA labor laws and employment regulations


• EMEA resignation and termination processes


• Experience working with multi-country payroll vendors


• Strong understanding of GDPR and regional data privacy requirements


• Ability to collaborate effectively across time zones


• Hands on Working in HRIS


• Excellent problem-solving skills and independent judgment

Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.