Remote Position Human Resources Generalist (Immediate)

At Batesville, you will be a 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®. We are currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our team within commuting distance of Batesville, Indiana.
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.

As a Human Resources Generalist , you will perform HR-related duties at a professional level supporting 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, so your growth path is transparent and achievable.

You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
The expected base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000 per year. IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY - Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
Develop and administer employee engagement initiatives.
Innovate HR strategies that support the operation's goals and culture.
Foster an inclusive, high-performance work culture.
Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining HR policies and procedures.
Maintain associate confidentiality and protect operations by handling sensitive information appropriately.
This posting is designed for someone who wants more than a generalist role - 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 - advising on employee relations, performance management, and salary administration rather than just administering process.
Owning full-cycle employee/labor relations for a business unit, including investigations and (where applicable) participation in collective bargaining and labor negotiations.
Contributing to talent review, succession planning, and leadership development conversations.
Analyzing and communicating HR metrics to tell the story behind the numbers, not just report them.
Partnering with EHS on safety compliance, incident investigation, and building a safety-first culture.
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; Working knowledge of local and federal employment laws and HR best practices for the U.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.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love.® With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions.

At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
Customer focus and partnership

Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn't just our mission. Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement.

Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional's role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success.

We work hard, but when it's time to play, we get creative - and competitive. We Give Back : We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need. *It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.