Payroll Technician I

Job Summary

Under immediate supervision of the Senior Manager, Payroll Services, this position follows general instructions and well-defined procedures and practices to perform standardized payroll and personnel transactions for specific actions, categories of employee or campus departments. 

Key Responsibilities

• Personnel/Payroll Information Management System (PIMS) Payroll Processing for Salaried and Hourly Employees - Under immediate supervision of the Payroll Supervisor and additional oversight by higher level payroll technicians, the Payroll Tech I will process payroll and related personnel documents using the State Controller's Office PIM/PIP payroll system.
• Customer service to assist employees and departments - Tactfully and clearly explain basic procedures and policies to individuals and departments who have minimal knowledge of payroll and personnel related processes and procedures. Back up payroll counter during peak periods or as requested.
• Payroll accounts receivables (AR) tracking - Research outstanding payroll and benefits accounts receivable and salary advance balances.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Adequate, transferable and related experience with HR, Payroll, financial or related administrative responsibilities. Ability to take direction, assimilate information and learn all the responsibilities of the position. Ability to select, understand and consistently apply policies procedures according to, directives or CSU guidelines. Ability to accurately enter data with zero errors into a computer database. Ability to learn the PJMS and PeopleSoft HR systems as used by CSULB Payroll Services.

Ability to review detailed numerical records or transactions to identify, trace and correct processing errors and take appropriate action to remedy problems. Ability to work with detailed information and meet deadlines. Ability to work under pressure with constant interruptions. Must be able to perform complex arithmetic computations. Excellent communication skills with the public required. Knowledge of general office pro.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

Equivalent to one year of experience in preparing and processing payroll/personnel documents required.

Physical Summary

• Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).

Department

HR Service Group

Classification

Payroll Technician I

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $3,680 - $5,961 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. 

Additional Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.