HR/Payroll Coordinator in Anacortes, Washington at Anacortes of Cascadia

Human Resources & Payroll Coordinator

Cypress Assisted Living | Rosario Assisted Living | Anacortes Health & Rehab
Anacortes, WA

Cypress Assisted Living, Rosario Assisted Living, and Anacortes Health & Rehab are three closely connected senior care communities serving Anacortes. Each location operates independently, while working collaboratively within a tight-knit local network. Recently, all three communities joined the Olympus Treatment Living and Cascadia Healthcare family, bringing expanded resources while maintaining their community-based culture.

We are seeking a Human Resources & Payroll Coordinator to serve as a key on-site HR partner across all three locations. This role works in direct partnership with the CEOs of both the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Assisted Living Facility (ALF), supporting leaders and employees through strong communication, organization, and people-centered HR practices.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple teams, values relationship-building, and is comfortable navigating different environments. Experience working with union teams or unionized settings is a plus.

The Human Resources & Payroll Coordinator manages day-to-day HR and payroll functions across all three facilities. In collaboration with the SNF and ALF CEOs and Home Office HR, this role supports employee relations from hire through separation, ensures compliance, and helps foster a positive, respectful workplace culture.

• Partner closely with SNF and ALF CEOs to support employee relations, leadership decisions, and a positive work environment.
• Serve as a trusted HR presence for employees and leaders across multiple locations.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, corrective action, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate, compliant personnel files and HR records.
• Coordinate background checks and onboarding requirements prior to employee contact with residents.
• Process payroll and submit timekeeping and employee changes in accordance with established timelines.
• Support benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee questions.
• Report and track workplace injuries and workers’ compensation documentation.
• Assist with recruitment efforts in partnership with Talent Acquisition as needed.
• Collaborate with the Cascadia Home Office Human Resources team to implement policies, programs, and initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all matters.

• Act as a neutral, fair, and approachable HR resource.
• Support a culture of respect, accountability, teamwork, and open communication.
• Work collaboratively across three communities while adapting to the needs of each.
• Handle sensitive matters with discretion, empathy, and consistency.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Certifications

• PHR or SPHR preferred

Experience

• Minimum of one year of HR and/or payroll experience required
• Healthcare experience preferred
• Union experience a plus