Payroll Technician II: Accurate Pay & Compliance

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

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