Payroll Technician - Emergency Hire Pool

California State University; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University is seeking a Payroll Technician I for an Emergency Hire position to support Payroll Services. The role involves managing payroll processes, providing customer service, and ensuring accurate payroll documentation. This temporary position may last from a few days up to 6 months, with potential for extension. Candidates should have experience in HR or payroll and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, Payroll, or related administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to follow directions and apply policies according to CSU guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage Personnel/Payroll Information Management System (PIMS) processes.
• Provide customer service to assist employees and departments.
• Track payroll accounts receivables and ensure due process.

Skills

Customer Service

Data Entry

Communication

Numerical Accuracy

Education

One year of experience in processing payroll/personnel documents

Tools

PeopleSoft

PJMS

Job description

Job Summary

This is an Emergency Hire position to support Payroll Services. Emergency appointments are used to cover peak workload periods, extended absences, or vacant positions during recruitment.

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

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage Personnel/Payroll Information Management System (PIMS) processes for salaried and hourly employees.
2. Provide customer service to assist employees and departments.
3. Track payroll accounts receivables (AR) and ensure employee due process in cases of overpayments, preferably in written form.

Classification: Payroll Technician I

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in HR, Payroll, financial, or related administrative responsibilities. Ability to follow directions, learn responsibilities, and apply policies according to CSU guidelines. Accurate data entry skills, proficiency with PJMS and PeopleSoft HR systems, and ability to review numerical records for errors. Capable of working under pressure, meeting deadlines, performing complex arithmetic, and communicating effectively with a diverse campus community. Knowledge of office procedures and policies, and adherence to safety, civility, and non-discrimination policies.

Strong English grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills are required.

Education and Experience

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

Compensation

CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,680 - $5,961 per month.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary, emergency hire appointment, lasting from a few days up to 6 months, with potential extension or cancellation at any time.

Application Procedures

Click 'Apply Now' to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application. Ensure all sections are filled out completely and accurately, including relevant education and experience.

Additional Information

The position holder is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. A background check is required for employment, and employment may be rescinded if disqualifying information is found.

CSULB promotes respectful, professional behavior and a diverse workforce. The university is committed to serving students of all backgrounds and fostering an inclusive community.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Out of State Employment Policy

All employees must reside in California upon hire, as per CSU policy. The policy prohibits hiring for CSU-related work outside California as of January 1, 2022.