Payroll Technician I

Job No: 524208; 1/27/2023

PAYROLL TECHNICIAN I Payroll

Salary Range: $3,505 - $5,677/Monthly

Work Schedule : Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; non-exempt classification.

Essential Functions : Under the general supervision of the HR Manager for Payroll Systems, the incumbent will initiate, process, and complete payroll/personnel documents for specific actions and categories of CSU employees where the transactions tend to be reasonably standardized. The incumbent selects and applies appropriate policies and procedures according to available CSU guidelines-such as the Uniform State Payroll Manual, Personnel Information Management System {PIMS), Public Employees' Retirement manual, and applicable state and federal laws, educational codes, and collective bargaining agreements; audit and process payroll and personnel transactions into PIMS. Prepare documents in preparation for the release of payments; run queries to review, audit, reconcile, and correct data; process timesheet records, leave balances, and entitlements; review and process payroll accounts receivables; respond to payroll requests and prepare basic reports and worksheets; provide information, guidance, and assistance on payroll and personnel processing based on applicable rules and regulations; communicate established policies and procedures to faculty, staff, and the general public, deferring to the appropriate staff member(s) when more extensive interpretation is required; and scan, store, and reference payroll processing documents. Position may be eligible for partial telecommute scheduling when it is operationally feasible.

Required Qualifications & Experience : Equivalent to one year of general administrative experience in payroll and human resources recordkeeping and data entry, which has provided the above knowledge and abilities. The incumbent must have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. The incumbent must possesses knowledge of PeopleSoft HR system or related software. The incumbent must have the ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; performs mathematical computations rapidly and accurately; performs other related assigned tasks in solving/resolving less complicated situations; accurately perform mathematical calculations, organize a high volume of work effectively, and meet strict deadlines; validate data, identify discrepancies and errors, and calculate and reconcile variances to maintain data integrity in systems; read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; interpret, apply, and determine appropriate action utilizing policies, procedures, programs, guidelines, applicable state and federal laws, educational codes, and collective bargaining agreements; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and exercise tact, courtesy, and good judgment in responding to others. As a Payroll Technician within human resources management, the incumbent will be expected to be on campus during time of an emergency and/or a pandemic outbreak. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the California State University. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University employees who may apply for the position.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

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.

Desired Qualifications : Experience auditing payroll timesheets, leave balances, and payments; with PeopleSoft, PIMS, or CalPERS systems; unions and collective bargaining agreements; levies, garnishments, and wage withholding orders. Knowledge of California and federal payroll processing regulations.

Closing Date : Review of applications will begin on February 10, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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Advertised: Jan 27 2023 Pacific Standard Time
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