Human Resources Generalist

At Batesville, you will be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love.

About the role

We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our team within commuting distance of Batesville, Indiana. This role supports a remote workforce across the United States and Canada, with responsibility across employee relations, labor relations, performance management, recruiting, onboarding, policy implementation, and employment law compliance. From day one, you'll be mentored and evaluated against the competencies that matter most for HR leadership, ensuring a transparent and achievable growth path.

This posting is designed for someone building toward leading an HR function. Over your first year, you'll take on progressively greater ownership in areas that mirror our HR Manager role, including acting as a trusted business partner to functional leaders, owning full-cycle employee/labor relations, contributing to talent review and succession planning, analyzing HR metrics, and partnering with EHS on safety compliance.

Working environment: Typical office setting. This role can be hybrid, with a combination of office-based and remote work based on business needs. Travel of up to 20% may be required to support site and leadership needs.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment of positive associate relations and open communication.
• Develop and administer employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage associate relations issues, ensuring prompt, compliant resolutions.
• Conduct workplace investigations and maintain thorough, defensible documentation.
• Innovate HR strategies that support operational goals and culture.
• Maintain associate paper and electronic records.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance work culture.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining HR policies and procedures.
• Take an active role in the labor negotiation process, including research, preparation, and participation, as applicable.
• Prepare employee separation documentation, conduct exit interviews, and partner with managers on improvements based on findings.
• Maintain associate confidentiality and protect operations by handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Act as a trusted business partner to functional leaders, advising on employee relations, performance management, and salary administration.
• Own full-cycle employee/labor relations for a business unit, including investigations and participation in collective bargaining and labor negotiations.
• Contribute to talent review, succession planning, and leadership development conversations.
• Analyze and communicate HR metrics to tell the story behind the numbers.
• Partner with EHS on safety compliance, incident investigation, and building a safety-first culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant HR experience; candidates who show strong leadership potential and business acumen are especially encouraged to apply.
• Working knowledge of local and federal employment laws and HR best practices for the U.S. and Canada.
• Union or labor relations exposure preferred—or strong interest in developing this skill set.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex administrative processes and initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills—the foundation for effective people leadership.
• A passion for nurturing a positive workplace culture.
• Motivated, goal/results-oriented, adaptable, self-starter, and analytical.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Nice to haves

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred (or willingness to pursue).
• Experience supporting a remote workgroup preferred.
• Experience with Workday preferred.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• May occasionally be required to crouch or lift items as heavy as 25 lbs.
• May require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this role is $75,000 – $95,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on factors including qualifications, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage.
• Short-term disability and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous 401K matching program.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for development and advancement.

About Batesville

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself through a commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For over 115 years, we have dedicated ourselves to serving licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love. With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader in burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems, and leading-edge technology solutions.

Our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville’s culture of achievement is underpinned by five core values:

• Individual worth and integrity
• Excellence in execution
• Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
• Courage
• Customer focus and partnership

We promote learning and development from day one through programs like Experience Batesville onboarding and self-guided courses on Batesville University. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to drive career-focused discussions and advancement. We value the funeral professional’s role in serving families and are committed to ensuring their success. We also foster a fun, engaging, and competitive work environment with numerous activities to bring people together across the organization. Additionally, we support our communities through fundraising events and volunteer programs.