People and Culture Specialist

Indianapolis Colts•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nothing is more powerful or rewarding than being part of something bigger than yourself. Bring your purpose, passion, and drive to the Indianapolis Colts as we continue our journey to build the best organization in football. People are our greatest asset—and we’re looking for our next MVP. The Indianapolis Colts are seeking a benefits specialist with generalist human resources experience, and the drive and tenacity to make a difference for our team. The People & Culture Specialist – Benefits will serve as a key member of the Indianapolis Colts human resources department to support the organization’s mission to entertain, inspire, and unite by winning the right way. This role will primarily be responsible for managing the comprehensive benefits program for the Club’s front office employees, with a strong focus on employer-sponsored group insurance plans. The position will also provide administrative support to the People and Culture team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or the equivalent in professional experience.
3-5 years of experience in benefits administration, HR generalist roles, or related fields; sports industry experience is a plus, corporate experience is preferred.
Hands-on experience managing open enrollment events is highly preferred.
Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and tact.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to keep stakeholders informed.
Growth-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Tenacious problem-solver with a high level of accountability and follow-through.
Collaborative, service-minded team player who consistently places team success first.
High emotional intelligence with excellent interpersonal skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Ability to work effectively within a complex organization and support change initiatives.
Working knowledge of federal and state labor laws and regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Canva experience is preferred.
Administrator-level experience with HRIS/HCM systems is strongly preferred; Dayforce experience is a plus.
Ability to work full-time on-site at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center (Monday–Friday).
Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

SHRM or PHR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary internal and external point of contact for the organization’s comprehensive front office benefits programs.
Protects the confidentiality of employee and organization data by strictly adhering to established security, privacy, and confidentiality requirements.
Communicates the value of the benefits package through ongoing education, information sessions, and employee outreach.
Leads the annual open enrollment process, including scheduling meetings, drafting instructions and guides, assembling materials, and collecting feedback.
Proactively manages vendor relationships with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and benefits brokers.
Monitors and analyzes benefits utilization and effectiveness to ensure optimal impact and cost efficiency.
Researches, evaluates, and recommends value-added benefit offerings that exceed employee expectations while maximizing return on investment.
Partners with the internal and external stakeholders to continually optimize benefits administration within the Dayforce HCM system.
Creates ad-hoc reports requested by various internal and external stakeholders.
Supports the People and Culture department by serving as the administrative point of contact for general HR inquiries and issues with professionalism and timeliness.
Participates in employee engagement activations, initiatives, and events.
Performs other duties to support departmental and organizational priorities as needed.