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Human Resources Generalist III- Autumn Miller
Who We Are
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 100 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 the clear 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, and we strive to attract, hire and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values:
- Individual worth and integrity
- Excellence in execution
- Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
- Courage
- Customer focus and partnership
Position Summary
This individual will be responsible for providing broad human resources support to the organization. Areas of support include recruiting, talent assessment, governance and governmental reporting, written communications, and employment law and labor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
- Executes all aspects of the hiring/selection process, including recruiting strategies, interviewing, and onboarding; prepares and maintains employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions.
- Analyzes and interprets employment-related data and prepares required reports or analysis. Conducts research on human resources issues and makes recommendations to management to improve conditions, processes, or efficiency.
- Manages HR projects as required to meet overall business strategies and requirements; Performs and/or supports processes and special projects as appropriate.
- Conducts human resource audits surrounding compliance and reporting; develops processes and procedures for maintenance and implements accordingly.
- Develops, interprets, advises, and implements organizational policies, practices and procedures taking into account relevant legal requirements, best practices, and the needs of the business.
- Addresses associate relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other associate concerns taking into account laws surrounding Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Provides customers with information or training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques, documentation of performance issues and discipline, or other related human resource topics.
- May take an active role in execution of grievance process including investigation, conducting meetings, and writing Company's response along with participation in arbitrations as needed.
- May take an active role in labor negotiation process including research, preparation, and participation.
- Other duties may be assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Travel
Employee must be able to travel 25% of the time.
Education
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in Human Resources, industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or related field; and 5 to 7 years related Human Resources experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in Human Resources. PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
Skills/Experience
Required/Preferred skills:
- Intermediate Microsoft Office required.
- Strong written and oral communications.
Required/Preferred experience:
- Labor relations experience preferred.
What We Offer:
Unique Health & Welfare Benefits
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Onsite wellness center with FREE office visits, FREE physical therapy & many FREE generic prescription medications (available in Cincinnati, OH; Batesville, IN; Batesville, MS)*
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Revolutionary Bod Pod Assessment & Weight Management Program
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Generous 401K Matching Program – 4% (base pay) automatic contribution + $.50 for each additional dollar saved on the first 6% of pay saved*
What Sets Us Apart
We Develop From Day #1: We promote an on-boarding experience focused on individual training through our Experience Batesville program. Our focus on intentional talent development continues through our Batesville University offerings and education events. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career focused discussions and advancement opportunities.
We Support Each Other: Our mission is to help families honor the lives of those they love® and to carry that mission through to our team, we host an annual Remembrance Day to help our associates honor the lives of those they love who have passed as well as honoring those who have and continue to serve our country on Memorial and Veteran’s Day
We have Fun!: We work hard, but when it’s time to play hard, our Tree is Me team focuses on planning and promoting team events such as: our annual Associate Christmas & Children’s Parties, Summer Picnic, March Madness & Putt-Putt tournaments, Super Bowl and many other fun activities.
We Give Back: In addition to planning associate events, our Tree Is Me team partners with our local Relay for Life team to encourage associate participation in annual fundraising events to help raise funds and increase awareness for cancer.
*These services are not available at all Batesville locations.
At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans