Hospital Payroll Director

Hospital Payroll Director opportunity at a thriving coastal Western Washington hospital invites a numbers-savvy leader to power a mission-driven payroll engine and elevate team success—big impact, bigger growth, and the ocean right next door .

The Hospital Payroll Director role lands inside a highly reputable healthcare organization known for clinical excellence, low infection rates, patient-first outcomes, and an award-winning workplace culture that celebrates innovation, respect, and collaboration; as the Hospital Payroll Director or Director Payroll Operations, expect modern tools, optimized workflows, strong PR momentum, forward-looking leadership piloting telehealth and value-based care, and a transparent advancement path backed by tuition support, paid CE, and mentorship—an ideal platform for a Hospital Payroll Director to shape strategy, streamline processes, and support a proud, high-acuity care environment that attracts top clinicians and earns strong community trust.

Within the Compensation and Benefit function—integrated closely with Payroll and Financial Services—the Director Payroll or Compensation Director will support a 140-bed prominent, not-for-profit Public Hospital District serving Grays Harbor County, Washington, anchored by top-tier community benefit, an extensive multi-specialty footprint, state-of-the-art emergency/trauma care, and a seamless MEDITECH Expanse electronic medical records system that aligns data, timekeeping, and analytics; the Hospital Payroll Director will help translate this infrastructure into accurate, timely pay, compliant benefits administration, and insight-rich reporting that fuels strategic decisions across the organization.

Reporting to a seasoned Chief Financial Officer with matrixed partnership across Human Resources, Benefits, Revenue Cycle, Nursing, and Information Services, the Director Payroll Operations will lead a capable team supported by robust time and attendance platforms, automated reconciliations, and data dashboards; responsibilities for the Hospital Payroll Director include end-to-end payroll operations for multi-entity and multi-shift environments, benefit and retirement deductions, union and FLSA compliance, garnishments, audits, process improvement, payroll tax filings, and year-end activities while collaborating daily with friendly nurses and a diverse healthcare professional team to solve problems quickly and keep frontline caregivers focused on patients.

Set in coastal western Washington, the Compensation Director or Hospital Payroll Director will enjoy rugged beaches, evergreen trails, nearby national and state parks, and a temperate four-season climate perfect for hiking, kayaking, biking, and year-round fitness; concerts, farmers markets, arts venues, historic waterfronts, local breweries, and beloved seafood spots create an easygoing lifestyle, while family-friendly neighborhoods, a range of housing options, strong K–12 schools, nearby colleges, and accessible healthcare services support every life stage; the area’s cost of living compares favorably to major metros, commutes are manageable, streets are walkable and bikeable, digital infrastructure is reliable, and regional airports and highway links make travel simple; community events, inclusive culture, outdoor festivals, pet-friendly spaces, and thoughtful environmental stewardship foster connection and pride, with balanced civic engagement, no state income tax, entrepreneurial energy, active preparedness for natural hazards, and steady growth that keeps the region’s character intact and opportunities expanding—an everyday win for a Director Payroll who values balance and impact.

The Payroll and Benefit Director can expect competitive compensation, incentive potential, and a full suite of health, wellness, and retirement benefits designed for total wellbeing; to explore how the Hospital Payroll Director role can accelerate your leadership journey, connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today and turn curiosity into a career move that counts .