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Human Resources Specialist
Our team members advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Human Resources team in the role of Human Resources Specialist.
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and discreet HR professional to provide essential administrative and operational support to IU Health's HR leadership team. From managing calendars and building agendas for leadership meetings to conducting compliance reviews and supporting transactional HR work in Oracle, this role is ideal for someone who takes initiative, brings strong organizational instincts, and thrives in a fast-paced, confidential environment.
Key Relationships
Reports to: Director – Human Resources
Direct reports: None
Shift: Full time, Monday – Friday, hybrid
Location: Indianapolis, IN
The Scope:
This role provides administrative and operational HR support, including:
- Providing calendar and administrative support to HR Directors
- Attending leadership meetings, taking notes, tracking action items, and building agendas
- Performing transactional Oracle work in support of HR operations
- Reviewing compliance-related spreadsheets to identify non-compliance issues and helping the team take action
- Managing reports, spreadsheets, and special projects involving complex, high-volume data
- Maintaining strict confidentiality of employee data and sensitive HR matters
- Delivering high-quality customer service and professional representation of the HR department
Candidate Qualifications
Candidates for this position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.
High School Diploma/GED required.
Bachelors Degree or equivalent years of experience preferred.
One to three years of job related experience in a confidential environment preferred.
Previous Human Resource experience preferred.
Experience with matrix organization and complex work environment preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of regulations and laws (e.g. FLSA; COBRA; ADA; FMLA; etc.).
Basic proficiency in MS office required (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
The “DNA” for Success
Detail-Oriented: You review spreadsheets with a critical eye, catch compliance gaps, and follow through on the details that matter.
Organized & Reliable: You manage calendars, agendas, and action items without anything slipping through the cracks.
Discreet & Professional: You handle sensitive HR information with the utmost confidentiality and represent the department with polish.
Tech-Savvy: You're comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite
Collaborative: You work well alongside HR leaders, business partners, and a variety of internal stakeholders.
Adaptable: You're comfortable shifting between administrative support, compliance work, and HR operational tasks as priorities evolve.
People-Focused: You bring a service mindset to everything you do, making both internal and external customers feel supported and valued.
Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.
IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.
Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Job Category: Human Resources
Posting Date: 2026-07-13T22:28:59 00:00
Locations: 340 W 10th St Indianapolis IN 46202
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day