Benefits & Reporting HR Generalist (Nonprofit)

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan is seeking a Benefits and Reporting HR Generalist to administer team member benefits, ensure accuracy, and provide compassionate support. The role partners with payroll, HR leadership, finance and brokers to align benefits with organizational needs.

The role focuses on open enrollment, regulatory reporting, and vendor management, promoting consistent, compliant, and member-centered service across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field or equivalent
• 2–4 years benefits administration or HR experience
• Experience in nonprofit, multi-site, or mission-driven organization preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer and communicate team member benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, HSA/FSA, EAP, COBRA)
• Coordinate enrollments, life-event changes and terminations accurately and timely
• Ensure accurate payroll deductions and benefit data in HRIS and payroll systems
• Serve as primary contact for benefits questions and guidance for team members and leaders
• Support compliance with federal/state regulations (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA) and open enrollment processes
• Assist with audits, reporting, reconciliations and vendor communications

Skills

HR knowledge

Payroll systems

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

2–4 years benefits administration experience

Tools

HRIS (Paycor)

Microsoft Excel

Windows applications

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan is seeking a Benefits and Reporting HR Generalist to administer team member benefits, ensure accuracy, and provide compassionate support. The role partners with payroll, HR leadership, finance and brokers to align benefits with organizational needs.

The role focuses on open enrollment, regulatory reporting, and vendor management, promoting consistent, compliant, and member-centered service across the organization.