Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to compensation, benefits, and payroll.

Oversees the preparation of regular salary and benefits surveys, market data analysis, and benchmarking to ensure competitiveness within the industry.

Hires, trains, and effectively manages payroll, benefits, and HRIS professionals administering the University’s total rewards programs.

Partners with HR Business Partners and University leadership to develop and implement compensation structures and salary administration programs that support talent management objectives.

Collaborates with benefits brokers and vendors to manage the organization’s benefits offerings, including healthcare, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.

Oversees the organization’s payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate processing, tax compliance, and record-keeping.

Leads the communication and education efforts related to total rewards programs, ensuring transparency and understanding among employees.

Continues education to remain current on best practices and regulatory changes related to compensation, benefits, and payroll.

Behaves ethically, respectfully, and with integrity at all times.

Abides by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.

Works reliably and is responsive to the needs of employees within and outside Human Resources.

Other duties, including special projects, as required or assigned.

COMPETENCIES/OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate the following:

• Thorough understanding of compensation, payroll, and benefits practices, regulations, and trends.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive decision-making.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor high-performing teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficient in HRIS and benefits administration systems.

Company Description

Located in Indianapolis, the University of Indianapolis (UIndy) is a nationally recognized, United Methodist Church-affiliated institution that serves over 4,200 main-campus students, including more than 1,300 graduate students. Guided by over 500 accessible faculty members who foster high student-faculty interaction, UIndy offers an intimate learning environment with an average class size of 16 and a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio across its 90+ undergraduate, 40+ graduate, and five doctoral programs—notably producing more clinical psychologists than any other university in Indiana and featuring the state's only neonatal nurse practitioner program. Beyond academic excellence and a diverse campus community where 33% of students represent international and minority populations from over 60 countries and 40 states, UIndy boasts a powerhouse NCAA Division II athletics program. Featuring 23 varsity teams, the Greyhounds demonstrate athletic and academic excellence, earning 13 consecutive top-20 finishes in the Learfield Directors' Cup and securing 19 conference championships in a two-year span, while its 600+ student-athletes simultaneously achieved a combined 3.52 GPA and 405 Academic All-GLVC honors.

Our Mission

The University of Indianapolis champions lifelong learning through relevant and innovative education that fosters experiential learning, diverse perspectives, service for impact, and a global mindset.

Our Vision

The University of Indianapolis will be the institution of choice for a diverse group of learners who wish to engage with the world and enrich their lives through relevant and impactful education, and are empowered to transform the world with their knowledge and skills—Anywhere. Anytime. For life.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
• Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to compensation, benefits, and payroll.

Oversees the preparation of regular salary and benefits surveys, market data analysis, and benchmarking to ensure competitiveness within the industry.

Hires, trains, and effectively manages payroll, benefits, and HRIS professionals administering the University’s total rewards programs.

Partners with HR Business Partners and University leadership to develop and implement compensation structures and salary administration programs that support talent management objectives.

Collaborates with benefits brokers and vendors to manage the organization’s benefits offerings, including healthcare, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.

Oversees the organization’s payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate processing, tax compliance, and record-keeping.

Leads the communication and education efforts related to total rewards programs, ensuring transparency and understanding among employees.

Continues education to remain current on best practices and regulatory changes related to compensation, benefits, and payroll.

Behaves ethically, respectfully, and with integrity at all times.

Abides by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.

Works reliably and is responsive to the needs of employees within and outside Human Resources.

Other duties, including special projects, as required or assigned.

COMPETENCIES/OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate the following:

• Thorough understanding of compensation, payroll, and benefits practices, regulations, and trends.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive decision-making.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor high-performing teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficient in HRIS and benefits administration systems.

Company Description

Located in Indianapolis, the University of Indianapolis (UIndy) is a nationally recognized, United Methodist Church-affiliated institution that serves over 4,200 main-campus students, including more than 1,300 graduate students. Guided by over 500 accessible faculty members who foster high student-faculty interaction, UIndy offers an intimate learning environment with an average class size of 16 and a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio across its 90+ undergraduate, 40+ graduate, and five doctoral programs—notably producing more clinical psychologists than any other university in Indiana and featuring the state's only neonatal nurse practitioner program. Beyond academic excellence and a diverse campus community where 33% of students represent international and minority populations from over 60 countries and 40 states, UIndy boasts a powerhouse NCAA Division II athletics program. Featuring 23 varsity teams, the Greyhounds demonstrate athletic and academic excellence, earning 13 consecutive top-20 finishes in the Learfield Directors' Cup and securing 19 conference championships in a two-year span, while its 600+ student-athletes simultaneously achieved a combined 3.52 GPA and 405 Academic All-GLVC honors.

Our Mission

The University of Indianapolis champions lifelong learning through relevant and innovative education that fosters experiential learning, diverse perspectives, service for impact, and a global mindset.

Our Vision

The University of Indianapolis will be the institution of choice for a diverse group of learners who wish to engage with the world and enrich their lives through relevant and impactful education, and are empowered to transform the world with their knowledge and skills—Anywhere. Anytime. For life.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
• Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.