Location: Aberdeen, WA

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift (specific start/end times not provided); in-office days; holidays off

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 daily operations of the Payroll Department to ensure smooth, accurate delivery
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for Hospital staff, Medical Group employees, and District Commissioners
• Manage, mentor, and develop payroll staff to build a high-performing team
• Participate actively in payroll processing and reporting, producing reliable, auditable results
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state laws and union/public-sector rules
• Provide responsive customer support for internal and external payroll inquiries with professionalism
• Prioritize workload, implement process improvements, and safeguard payroll confidentiality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting, or substantial experience leading a payroll department in lieu of degree
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and Fundamentals of Payroll Certification expected
• Experience with public, unionized payroll environments
• Previous healthcare payroll experience preferred
• Proven experience supervising or managing staff
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks
• Commitment to strict confidentiality
• Must be onsite in Aberdeen, WA (this position is not remote)

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Payroll processing and payroll management best practices
• Payroll reporting and payroll compliance (federal and state)
• Unionized / public sector payroll rules and processes
• Healthcare payroll nuances and requirements
• Team supervision, coaching, and performance management
• Customer support, prioritization, and clear verbal/written communication
• Handling confidential payroll data with integrity

Benefits

• Holidays off so you can recharge and enjoy the coast
• Supportive leadership and the chance to lead a mission-critical payroll team
• Professional development and encouragement for payroll certifications (CPP, FPC)
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off to rest and reset
• Travel reimbursement and housing support typical for contract travel roles
• A collaborative, confidential-minded team that values accuracy and you

Travel Perks: Explore Aberdeen, WA

This contract places you near the beautiful Pacific Northwest coast — think beaches, coastal trails, and access to nearby national forests. Explore Grays Harbor and Ocean Shores, enjoy local seafood, visit small museums like the Polson Museum, or head into the forests for hiking and birdwatching. If you want a city day, Seattle and Portland are within driving distance for weekend trips, offering big-city dining, museums, and cultural events. Plenty to do on your days off!

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