People & Culture Specialist [Total Rewards & Programs]

The Team and the Role

INDUS is a 100% employee-owned, customer-focused government services provider with expertise in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Program/Financial Management, Logistics, and Data Analytics. At INDUS, we believe in the value of the INDUS team. Together we deliver exceptional customer service, foster a growth and support-centered work environment, and focus on how we can give back to the communities that we serve. Empowering our employees starts on day one and creates an environment full of innovation and promise. By offering mentorship and robust Training and Development opportunities, INDUS continues its pursuit to be the Employer of Choice. 

The People & Culture Team (P&C) embodies the US in INDUS. Our vision is to become the employer of choice by cultivating an integrity-rich workplace, promoting progress through collaboration, and providing exceptional customer service and delivery to our employees and clients.

Reporting to the Sr. Director of People & Culture, the People & Culture Specialist (Total Rewards & Programs) will join the People Experience Operations team within the People & Culture (P&C) department. The P&C Specialist supports the design, administration, and execution of key People & Culture programs, with emphasis on performance management, employee recognition, compensation, training support, and policy documentation. This role also partners on onboarding activities to ensure new employees experience a consistent and positive introduction to the organization. This position may be located in one of the following locations: 

• Charleston, SC
• Chesapeake, VA
• Honolulu, HI
• Keyport, WA
• Newport, RI
• Oxnard, CA (Pt. Hueneme)
• Panama City Beach, FL
• San Diego, CA

What You'll Do

• Supports the administration of compensation programs, including pay structures, merit cycles, and SCA integration, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Assists with the operational cycle of performance management, ensuring alignment between pay-for-performance, recognition, and organizational goals.
• Coordinates and administers employee recognition programs, including spot awards, service awards, and engagement initiatives.
• Partners with the People & Culture team on onboarding and new employee orientation (NEO) activities to ensure a positive and consistent new hire experience.
• Develops and maintains process and policy documentation, ensuring systems-driven alignment and consistency across programs.
• Creates and delivers training materials and presentations to support employee and manager understanding of HR programs, policies, and processes.
• Provides reporting and insights related to compensation, performance, and recognition programs to support decision-making.
• Collaborates with colleagues across the People & Culture function to ensure alignment, compliance, and integration of P&C programs with organizational policies.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and program enhancement within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Bid and proposal support if requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• HS Diploma and five (5) years of experience or three (3) years of experience with a bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• At least five (5) years of experience supporting Human Resources or People & Culture operations.
• Demonstrates proficiency utilizing a Human Capital Management (HCM) system (ADP highly desired).
• Possesses intermediate-to-expert level experience in reporting, analytics, and program support.
• Must possess basic computer literacy and data entry skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Must possess strong time management skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Travel Required ~10% travel required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is desired.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is highly desired. 
• Demonstrated experience with