Payroll/Personnel Transaction Analyst (2 positions)

The California State University; California (MO); On-site; USD 53,556 - 78,030; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work conditions

Opportunity for professional development

Job summary

The California State University is seeking a Payroll/Personnel Transaction Analyst to join the HR unit. The role involves processing payroll and personnel transactions, maintaining data integrity, and supporting university employees with HR services.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and administrative experience, preferably in an HR setting. The position also requires excellent communication skills and the ability to analyze technical procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training required.
• Two years’ experience in an HR office preferred.
• Experience with payroll processing and auditing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Processes employee job transactions in alignment with policies.
• Audits and resolves personnel transaction-related issues.
• Maintains data integrity and generates reports as needed.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training

Tools

PeopleSoft HR

State of California payroll system (PIMS)

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Payroll/Personnel Transaction Analyst (2 positions)

Apply now Job no: 559234
Work type: Staff
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Human Resources, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Reporting to the Director, University Personnel Operations and receiving work lead direction from the Payroll/Personnel Transaction Services Lead, the Payroll/Personnel Transaction Analyst works independently under general supervision to provide payroll and personnel transaction support for all university employees. Incumbent performs moderately complex duties related to processing the full range of payroll and personnel transactions and employment-related documents for all categories of University employees. Performs complete review of transactions for such areas as appointments, leaves of absence, final settlement payments, workers compensation, and separations as well as a wide variety of record-keeping duties requiring considerable judgment, initiative, and independence. Incumbent also assists with special projects in support of the Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Processes all aspects of employee job transactions, in both PeopleSoft HR and the State of California payroll system (PIMS), in alignment with established policies and procedures.
• Audits and processes appointment paperwork for all categories of employees, encompassing new appointments, rehires, updates/corrections, ensuring compliance with contract provisions and policies.
• Researches, analyzes, and resolves personnel transaction-related issues ranging from routine to moderate complexity.
• Maintains data integrity and accuracy across all information systems and generates reports upon request.
• Identifies and corrects errors and discrepancies of personnel transaction documents and ensures that all information on the personnel transaction form is correct. Makes necessary adjustments to documents or returns them to initiating departments as required.
• Independently audits and rectifies errors and discrepancies in personnel/payroll transaction documents by cross-referencing records, communicating with employees, and verifying information with representatives from the State Controller's Office and CalPERS.
• Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices.
• Ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all operational functions within the unit.
• Reconciles the master payroll and any supplemental payroll received during the month to ensure pay and deductions are correct and the appropriate attendance certification has been obtained.
• Investigates and resolves incorrect payments by liaising with the State Controller's Office and/or preparing necessary corrective documentation. Conducts reviews and audits of monthly department and individual employee attendance reports to ensure adherence to established CSU and campus regulations.
• Computes employees' gross pay and deductions to determine their net pay, and facilitates the processing of salary advances in cases where a paycheck is unavailable or incorrect.
• Runs Pay Warrants: using CIRS, generates the Daily Payroll/Master Payroll Report of payments that have been issued by the State Controller's Office.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to interact and communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner at all times
• Thorough knowledge of software applications: word processing, spreadsheet, and database management
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization and of different cultures
• Ability to quickly become familiar with university infrastructure, policies, and procedures as they relate to temporary faculty appointments
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical procedures or regulations.
• Ability to learn and establish expertise in PeopleSoft HR, the State of California payroll system (PIMS), and MyCalPERS
• Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports
• Ability to analyze and define problems, establish facts, collect data, and draw valid conclusions to effectively present information when responding to questions from internal and external customers
• Ability to perform accurately in a highly detail-oriented environment and handle multiple work priorities
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships in a diverse multicultural environment

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training
• Administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two years’ experience working in an HR office or performing HR functions
• Experience working with PeopleSoft HR and the State of California and/or the CSU Payroll System (PIMS)
• Experience working with a high volume of diverse customers
• Experience working with spreadsheets
• Experience with OnBase
• Experience analyzing and auditing employee data
• Experience processing payroll in higher education

Compensation

Classification: Administrative Analyst/Specialist – Non-Exempt
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,208/month (Step 14)
CSU Salary Range: $4,799/month - $6,992/month (Step 1 – Step 20)
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.