Location: Aberdeen, WA

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Day shift (specific start/end times not provided)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the daily operations of the payroll department to ensure smooth, accurate processing
• Process and review payrolls for the Hospital, Medical Group, and District Commissioners in a timely manner
• Prepare and deliver payroll reporting and ensure compliance with federal and state laws
• Manage, mentor, and prioritize the workload of payroll staff to maintain high team performance
• Provide responsive payroll customer support to internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain strict confidentiality for employee payroll and sensitive information
• Collaborate with HR and finance partners to resolve payroll issues and support audits and process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting, or substantial experience leading a payroll department in lieu of a degree
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and Fundamentals of Payroll Certification expected
• Experience working in a public unionized environment required
• Prior healthcare payroll experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to prioritize workload
• Track record of managing staff and maintaining confidentiality in payroll operations

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting (or equivalent substantial experience leading a payroll department)

Knowledge & Skills

• Payroll processing and end-to-end payroll cycle knowledge
• Payroll reporting and analytics
• Payroll compliance with federal and state laws
• Payroll department management and people leadership
• Customer-focused payroll support for internal and external partners
• Confidentiality, attention to detail, and excellent communication

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Paid Time Off to recharge (holidays off as noted)
• Licensure assistance and certification support for CPP and payroll credentials
• Supportive team environment where your leadership and confidentiality are valued
• Professional development opportunities to sharpen payroll and compliance expertise
• Work-life balance near the coast and outdoor recreation

Travel Perks: Explore Aberdeen, WA

Enjoy life in the Pacific Northwest with easy access to nearby PNW beaches and national forests. Aberdeen is a great launch point for coastal walks, beachcombing, fishing, and hiking. The area offers peaceful seaside towns and outdoor recreation, and the posting notes Seattle and Portland, OR are within a roughly two-hour drive for big-city outings on the weekends.

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