Payroll and Recruiting Expert
Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan • Full Time
Posted on Tue, May 19, 2026
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.orgPosition Summary
**This position is in-person only.** The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing a wide range of HR functions to support the organization’s mission and team members. Primary responsibilities include full-cycle payroll processing, HRIS management, policy administration, staffing, onboarding, and training and development. This role requires a proactive professional with hands-on payroll processing experience using an HRIS platform (such as Paycor, Paycom, ADP, or similar). The individual in this position must consistently demonstrate and promote Goodwill SWMI’s values of Success, Collaboration, People, and Positivity.Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Accurately process biweekly payroll from start to finish using an automated HRIS/payroll system, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and organizational policies.
- Analyze, prepare, and input payroll data including timekeeping, deductions, adjustments, and special pay.
- Maintain and manage human resource information systems (HRIS); ensure data integrity, generate reports, and analyze data for accuracy and trends.
- Prepare and distribute payroll-related reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end).
- Administer garnishments, tax withholdings, and other mandated deductions.
- Ensure accurate and timely entry of new hires, changes, and terminations within the HRIS/payroll system.
- Maintain personnel files and employee records in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Lead or assist in recruitment and onboarding processes; may conduct new-hire orientations.
- Provide analytics and reporting in response to internal and external requests.
- Support HR policy implementation, employee handbook updates, and compliance initiatives.
- Collaborate across departments to identify process improvements that enhance HR efficiency.
- Regular travel to regional worksites as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated hands-on experience processing payroll using an HRIS/payroll system is required. (Examples include Paycor, Paycom, ADP, Paylocity, or similar platforms.)
- Knowledge of payroll administration, deductions, and tax compliance.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and data entry accuracy.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and payroll regulations.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
- 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 or similar HRIS/payroll platforms.
- Prior experience in a nonprofit or multi-location organization.
- Experience supporting both hourly and salaried payroll populations.