• Benefits & Payroll Manager

    Care Initiatives (Cedar Rapids, IA)


    Heritage Specialty Care , a 201-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Cedar Rapids, IA, is now hiring!

     

    Benefits & Payroll Manager

     

    Schedule: Full-Time

     

    Make a Difference Behind the Scenes – Join Care Initiatives as a Benefits & Payroll Manager

     

    Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented HR or administrative professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Join Care Initiatives, Iowa’s largest nonprofit senior care provider, and play a key role in supporting our dedicated healthcare teams across more than 40 skilled nursing communities statewide.

     

    As a Benefits & Payroll Manager, you’ll oversee critical HR functions including payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee data management—helping ensure our team members are supported so they can focus on providing exceptional care.

     

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    Why Join Care Initiatives?

     

    • Competitive Pay: Earn an industry-leading wage based on experience.

    • Comprehensive Benefits: Access affordable, robust options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.

    • Dayforce Wallet: Access your pay as you earn it—no more waiting for payday!

    • Referral Bonus: Get rewarded for referring talented professionals to join our team.

    • Career Growth: Advance your HR career with an organization that values professional development and internal promotion.

     

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    Key Responsibilities

    • Administer payroll and employee benefits programs with accuracy and timeliness.

    • Maintain and update employee records within Dayforce (Ceridian HRIS) and related systems.

    • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

    • Serve as a trusted HR contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries.

    • Collaborate with HR, accounting, and operations teams to support audits, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

    • Support onboarding, open enrollment, and employee communication processes as needed.

     

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    Qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalent required.

    • Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field preferred.

    • Previous experience in payroll processing, benefits administration, or HR operations strongly preferred.

    • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and familiarity with HRIS/payroll systems (Dayforce experience a plus).

    • Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and customer service skills.

     

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    About Care Initiatives

     

    At Care Initiatives, we’re dedicated to providing compassionate care and exceptional service to Iowa’s seniors. As a nonprofit organization, we reinvest in our people, communities, and residents—because care comes full circle.

     

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    Ready to Make an Impact?

     

    If you’re an HR professional who thrives on accuracy, organization, and supporting others, we’d love to hear from you.

     

    Apply today and start a meaningful career with Care Initiatives—where your skills support those who care for others.

     

    Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

     

    Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Job Details

    Pay Type Hourly