Payroll Technician II

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking a Payroll Technician II to support the Payroll Services team in the Division of Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence. The position handles payroll documents, ensures timely payments, and maintains accurate records in a fast-paced campus environment.

The temporary role runs up to six months with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of payroll procedures, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Two years or the equivalent of experience preparing and processing payroll personnel documents.
• Thorough knowledge of general office methods, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of the Uniform State Payroll Procedures Manual, Personnel Information Management System Manual, and other information found in state and university administrative manuals and guidelines.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of the Public Employees' Retirement System Manual, executive orders published by the Chancellor's Office, applicable state and federal laws, educational codes, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to independently identify appropriate payroll applications and interpret complex written policies and procedures not clearly described in available guidelines.
• Ability to independently prepare and reconcile pay and personnel related transaction reports on staffing, classifications, employee deductions, and salary patterns.

Skills

Payroll processing

Office procedures

Policy interpretation

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Attention to deadlines

Tools

ERP/HRIS (PeopleSoft)

PIMS

CIRS

Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

Job description

Payroll Technician II

Classification: Payroll Technician II

Department: The Payroll Services department within the Division of Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence (HRIE)supports the campus by providing information related to employmentand department processes to ensure accuracy and on time payment ofemployees. HRIE is committed to the mission of meeting the needs ofa multi-cultural, inclusive campus community. Our highly qualifiedteam of professionals is focused on providing human resourceservices and supports the University's goal to recruit and retainhigh-quality faculty and staff. We seek an exceptional individualto join our Payroll Services team as the Payroll Technician II. Theideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and anactive, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practicesand a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity,and kindness.

Salary Range: $23.29 - $24.23 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This is a temporary position to end on or before 6 months.

Essential Qualifications

• Two years or the equivalent of experience preparing and processing payroll personnel documents.
• Thorough knowledge of general office methods, procedures, and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of, or the ability to acquire quickly, knowledge of the Uniform State Payroll Procedures Manual, Personnel Information Management System Manual, and other information found in state and university administrative manuals and guidelines.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of the Public Employees' Retirement System Manual, executive orders published by the Chancellor's Office, applicable state and federal laws, educational codes, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to independently identify appropriate payroll applications and interpret complex written policies and procedures not clearly described in available guidelines.
• Ability to tactfully and clearly explain a wide variety of complex procedures and policies to individuals who have minimal knowledge of pay and personnel related processes and procedures.
• Ability to review detailed numerical records or transactions and identify deviations from applicable policies or procedures.
• Ability to trace and correct processing errors, print or type numbers neatly on forms, operate computer terminals for online keying of various payroll/personnel transactions, format computer data, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Ability to independently draft and satisfactorily prepare, in final form, cover memoranda and responses to inquiries concerning applications of payroll/personnel policies and procedures.
• Ability to keep abreast with changes in a wide variety of complex resource materials in order to be in compliance with university, state, federal, and educational codes, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to independently prepare and reconcile pay and personnel related transaction reports on staffing, classifications, employee deductions, and salary patterns.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately.

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 complete the background checks satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Human Resources Information System (HRIS), PeopleSoft, or related software.
• Prior CSU payroll processing experience.
• Experience with State Controller's Office programs such as Personnel/Payroll Information Management System (PIMS), Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), and Campus Information Retrieval System (CIRS).
• Experience working with the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Experience with applicable state and federal payroll laws.
• Experience working as a contributing member of a payroll team.
• Commitment to excellence in the area of customer service and follow-up.
• Ability to take initiative and be innovative when problem solving.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function: the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026 (9:00 PM)