People and Culture Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: Morales Corporate - Indianapolis, IN 46202About Morales Group: Morales Group, and affiliated companies, is a nationally recognized staffing, recruitment and supply chain solutions company. We believe we are here for a purpose – building better futures, one story at a time. Being part of our story means making the world better. Learn more: moralesgroup.net   Why Morales Group?  We want you to be part of our mission to build better futures. We believe in the relentless pursuit of growth and development of all our teammates. We show courage by communicating candidly and sharing bold ideas. We work humbly to create an inclusive and trusting community. And we are relentless in our pursuit of being a light to our clients and teammates. We stay gritty by embracing perseverance, resilience, and determination to overcome challenges and achieve success together.   If you are ready to jump on board with a high growth organization, Morales Group is the place for you. Join our globally diverse culture filled with deep camaraderie and passion for a bolder future. We need hungry, humble, and people-smart leaders to help pave the way.   The Position:  The People & Culture Specialist supports the daily operations of the People & Culture department and delivers high-quality, people-centered service to teammates across the organization. This role reflects our commitment to being humble, courageous, gritty, and a light to those we serve by supporting HR administrative processes, HRIS systems, compliance, and a positive and engaging teammate experience. The Duties:  HR Operations & Administration Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and personnel files in compliance with federal and state regulations. Maintain I-9s & E-Verify compliance, train, run audits, and consult employees with documentation. Aid in coordinating and scheduling required employee and leadership training.  Perform HRIS administration including data entry, updates, audits, and standard reporting. Support pre-employment processes such as background checks, drug screens, and other required screenings. Assist in regulatory areas (EEOC, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, etc.) and employee relations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws as well as industry regulations.  Develop and assist in maintenance of compliance programs.  Manage unemployment and employment verification programs and coordinate annual training.  Complete engagement platform biweekly tax and census files.  Assist with coordination of regular teammate surveys.  Respond to teammate inquiries in a timely manner.  Process biweekly 401k funding file and census data.  Employee Relations & HR Support Serve as a point of contact for general HR questions regarding policies, benefits, processes, and HRIS navigation. Support employee relations processes by gathering information, scheduling meetings, preparing summaries, and documenting follow-up actions. Maintain confidentiality and ensure HR processes are delivered consistently and fairly.   Culture, Engagement & Community Support Assist with employee engagement initiatives, company events, and culture-related activities. Support communication efforts related to People and Culture including monthly newsletter, events and other recognition efforts.  Occasionally represent the organization at community events or internal gatherings as needed. Uphold the organization’s mission, values, and professional standards. Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment in all HR interactions. Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and development activities. Represent People & Culture with professionalism, empathy, and service-oriented mindset. Morales Group Benefits:    Competitive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life) Short- and long-term disability insurance Paid baby bonding time Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) 401(k) retirement plan Generous PTO policy Professional development opportunities including, tuition reimbursement, and leadership workshops Passport Program for team engagement and culture-building     What we value:   Be Humble  Show up with no Ego and serve others.  Be Courageous  Be willing to step out for what is right and use your voice.  Be a light  Shine bright when there is darkness.  Be Gritty Stay hungry, overcome challenges, produce results     Morales Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.   This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  Qualifications Ability to provide dependable, high-quality support to teammates while modeling our values of humility, courage, grit, and being a light. Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through; able to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy. Solid understanding of HR processes, basic employment laws, and compliance practices. Excellent communicator with a customer-service mindset and the ability to build positive relationships. Comfortable navigating HR technology systems and Microsoft Office tools. Demonstrates discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment in handling sensitive information. Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish) are a plus. Education or training in Human Resources or a related field is a plus.