Position title
HR/payroll specialist

Christian Health Care Center has been recognized as one of the best places to receive care in Washington state. Join a faith-based, nonprofit care team that leads in quality and service!

Description

As the human resources/payroll specialist at Christian Health Care Center, you will use your outstanding organizational skills to manage payroll for a team of approximately 200 employees. You will also support a range of human resources functions that help CHCC operate smoothly. The work you do will positively impact our staff, the residents we serve and the greater community.

Responsibilities
  • Process time clock information accurately and on schedule for payroll.
  • Maintain payroll reports.
  • Prepare biweekly payroll and respond to employee payroll questions.
  • Submit and audit quarterly Payroll Based Journal reports as required by CMS.
  • Provide benefit information, responsible for annual open enrollment.
  • Enter and maintain personnel, payroll and benefits data in the HR system.
  • Process insurance changes for health, dental, life, disability, FSA and 403(b); coordinate COBRA.
  • Support compliance with state and federal employment laws.
  • Assign onboarding tasks and lead new employee onboarding meetings.
  • Prepare and distribute performance evaluation forms.
  • Maintain and audit personnel, benefits, payroll and licensing files.
  • Complete background checks for new and existing employees.
  • Collect and process licensure, work eligibility and other hiring documentation.
  • Oversee employee TB testing and maintain required records.
  • Help ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations.
  • See job description for additional duties.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A minimum of three years of payroll or human resources experience is required.
  • Certified SHRM Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-CP) preferred.
  • Experience and responsibility for recruitment and selection, employee relations, policy writing, benefits administration, compensation administration, and worker’s compensation administration is preferred.
  • Experience in a health care setting is preferred.
Skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Accurate data entry and word processing skills.
  • Strong mathematical skills.
  • Able to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive employee information.
  • Work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization, outside agencies, and with the general public.
  • Able to make public presentations as needed.
  • Able to establish and maintain constructive relationships with applicants, staff, other department managers and the public.
  • Proficient with various software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Knowledgeable and supportive of CHCC mission and philosophy.
Job Benefits
  • Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability)
  • Vacation, holiday and sick pay
  • Tuition reimbursement for qualified employees
  • 403(b) retirement account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Referral bonuses
  • Access to an employee assistance program
  • Homestead Fitness Center discounts
  • Details at https://chcclynden.org/full-time-benefits/.
Contacts

Christian Health Care Center
855 Aaron Drive
Lynden, WA 98264
hr@chcclynden.org
(P) 360-354-4434
(F) 360-354-3768

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other legally protected classification.

 

Base Salary
$27.50-$37 Per hour

$27.50 to 37 per hour, DOE.

Employment Type
Full-time
Working Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional days and times may be required.
Industry
Healthcare
Job Location
855 Aaron Drive, Lynden, WA, 98264, USA
Date posted
December 10, 2025
Valid through
January 10, 2026
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