Payroll & HRIS Specialist — People-Driven HR Generalist

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist in Kalamazoo. This in-person role requires expertise in payroll processing, HRIS systems, and advanced Excel functions. You will handle full-cycle payroll administration, support recruitment efforts, and ensure compliance with payroll regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong analytical and organizational skills, and a passion for working in a community-focused nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Experience with advanced Excel functions like VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll using an HRIS/payroll platform.
• Audit payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and support compliance initiatives.

Skills

Payroll processing

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms like Paycor, Paycom, ADP, Paylocity, UKG

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist in Kalamazoo. This in-person role requires expertise in payroll processing, HRIS systems, and advanced Excel functions. You will handle full-cycle payroll administration, support recruitment efforts, and ensure compliance with payroll regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong analytical and organizational skills, and a passion for working in a community-focused nonprofit environment.