Benefits & Payroll Lead — Impactful Admin Role + Perks

Care Initiatives; Creston (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

403(b) retirement

PTO

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Care Initiatives in Iowa is seeking a Benefits & Payroll Manager to join our administrative team. This full-time role manages payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance across our care communities, ensuring accuracy and timely pay in a compassionate environment.

You’ll support onboarding, payroll setup, employee records, and reporting, while helping staff access our robust benefits and tuition programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Training/education in record keeping, bookkeeping/accounting, payroll, and administrative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other computer systems.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing and ensure pay accuracy.
• Administer employee benefits and provide team member support.
• Ensure compliance with payroll and employment regulations.
• Assist with onboarding, payroll setup, and employee records.
• Prepare reports and assist with labor tracking, audits, and payroll reconciliation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Compliance

Onboarding support

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Care Initiatives in Iowa is seeking a Benefits & Payroll Manager to join our administrative team. This full-time role manages payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance across our care communities, ensuring accuracy and timely pay in a compassionate environment.

You’ll support onboarding, payroll setup, employee records, and reporting, while helping staff access our robust benefits and tuition programs.