What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist & HRIS Administrator position at Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan?
Do you love working with people?
Do you have a passion for Payroll and HR systems?
Do you have a strong attention to detail and accuracy?
If you answered yes to these questions, Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan may have a great opportunity for you!
WHY WORK FOR GOODWILL?
Ready for a career with impact? Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan (Goodwill SWMI) gives you the opportunity to make a difference in your local community while building your professional skills. We reward creativity and innovation while offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Our team members enjoy a professional, fast-paced, and fulfilling work environment.
ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
Goodwill SWMI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our nearly 300 dedicated team members help achieve our mission of improving the community by providing employment, education, training, and support services across a six-county territory.
We operate eleven retail stores, a donation center, and several business units that support our mission and financial sustainability. Our core values—Success, Collaboration, People, and Positivity—guide everything we do.
Learn more: www.goodwillswmi.org
Position Summary
**This position is in-person only.**
The HR Generalist & HRIS Administrator is primarily responsible for full-cycle payroll processing, HRIS administration, reporting, compliance, employee support, and data management. Approximately 90% of this role is focused on payroll processing, HRIS management, analytics, and HR operations. Recruiting and onboarding are secondary responsibilities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Independently process biweekly payroll from start to finish using an HRIS/payroll platform.
- Audit payroll data including timecards, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and adjustments.
- Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee pay concerns.
- Maintain HRIS data integrity and process employee status changes.
- Create and analyze payroll and HR reports using Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and formulas.
- Partner with payroll and HRIS vendors to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Provide exceptional support to team members regarding payroll, HR systems, policies, and HR-related questions.
- Maintain personnel records and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Support policy administration, reporting, audits, and compliance initiatives.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and orientation activities as needed.
- Travel to regional worksites as required and perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum three years of hands-on payroll processing experience with responsibility for full-cycle payroll administration.
- Experience with Paycor, Paycom, ADP, Paylocity, UKG, or a similar HRIS/payroll platform.
- Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, formulas, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Experience working directly with payroll or HRIS vendors to resolve system issues.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and HR compliance requirements.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen, theft-related background check, and be insurable under the agency’s automobile insurance policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Paycor payroll and HRIS systems.
- Experience supporting a multi-location workforce.
- Experience in a nonprofit organization.
- Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, CPP, or FPC.