Healthcare Payroll Director — Rural Washington Leadership

Rural Staffing Services; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor Regional Health, based in Aberdeen, Washington, seeks a Payroll Director to lead the payroll function for a rural healthcare system deeply connected to the local communities. You will direct daily payroll operations, supervise staff, ensure timely processing, and maintain compliance with federal and state payroll laws while supporting union contracts and reporting needs.

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting is preferred, with CPP or FPC certification and experience

Qualifications

• Payroll leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and reporting.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• Experience working in union environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily payroll operations.
• Lead and support payroll staff.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state payroll laws.
• Support union contract payroll administration.
• Maintain payroll records and reporting systems.
• Assist HR and Accounting with payroll reporting and data requests.
• Support benefits administration oversight.
• Guide HR operations in HR leadership absence when needed.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Healthcare payroll

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting

CPP or FPC certification

Job description

Harbor Regional Health, based in Aberdeen, Washington, seeks a Payroll Director to lead the payroll function for a rural healthcare system deeply connected to the local communities. You will direct daily payroll operations, supervise staff, ensure timely processing, and maintain compliance with federal and state payroll laws while supporting union contracts and reporting needs.

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting is preferred, with CPP or FPC certification and experience