Human Resources Specialist

Location: Downtown Indianapolis

Posted: April 30, 2025

The Human Resources Specialist plays a key role in supporting the Archdiocese’s employees and retirees by administering retirement and benefit programs. This position serves as a primary resource for retirement-related inquiries and ensures the accurate processing of benefits and HR-related documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Retirement and Pension Administration

  • Assist with 403(b) auto-enrollment and manual enrollment
  • Process and review 403(b) distributions
  • Respond to general 403(b)-related inquiries
  • Administer pension benefit calculations and prepare distribution paperwork for both lay and priest plans
  • Gather data to determine pension eligibility and perform data verification and corrections

Clergy Benefits and Reimbursements

  • Administer reimbursements including Medicare Part B, Medical/Dental/Vision, and Long-Term Care (LTC)

Benefits Continuation & HR Support

  • Administer continuation of benefits: send offers, calculate payments, and track receipts
  • Track and review I-9 forms; upload into HRIS
  • Coordinate changes between HR and Central Payroll, ensuring accurate Payroll Action Forms
  • Track and file Catholic Center employee performance appraisals
  • Administer tuition reduction program

Additional Responsibilities

  • Prepare supplemental insurance reports and billing (AUL)
  • Support planning and coordination of annual Employee Recognition Luncheon
  • Provide professional and courteous service to employees, clergy, retirees, and applicants regarding HR policies and benefits
  • Prioritize and respond to email, voicemail, and mail in a timely manner
  • Maintain accurate personnel files and update HR forms and policies as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively
  • Flexibility and responsiveness to changing needs and priorities
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality
  • Commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred
  • Previous experience in Human Resources or benefits administration required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Must comply with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Code of Conduct
  • Completion of Child Safety Training required
  • Successful background screening required
  • Valid driver’s license required

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: James Audley, HR Generalist via email, jaudley@archindy.org

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