Payroll Technician - Emergency Hire Pool

Job Summary

This is an Emergency Hire position to support Payroll Services. Emergency appointments are normally used to cover a peak workload period, an extended absence, or a vacant position during the recruitment process.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Personnel/Payroll Information Management System (PIMS) payroll process for salaried and hourly employees.
• Customer service to assist employees and departments.
• Payroll accounts receivables (AR) tracking. Assures employee due process occurs whenever overpayments result in an AR account receivable to be established against an employee. This is most appropriate accomplished in a written form.

Classification:

Payroll Technician I

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Adequate, transferable and related experience with HR, Payroll, financial or related administrative responsibilities. Ability to take direction, assimilate information and learn all the responsibilities of the position. Ability to select, understand and consistently apply policies procedures according to, directives or CSU guidelines. Ability to accurately enter data with zero errors into a computer database. Ability to learn the PJMS and PeopleSoft HR systems as used by CSULB Payroll Services. Ability to review detailed numerical records or transactions to identify, trace and correct processing errors and take appropriate action to remedy problems. Ability to work with detailed information and meet deadlines. Ability to work under pressure with constant interruptions. Must be able to perform complex arithmetic computations. Good English grammar, spelling and punctuation skills. Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

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

Compensation

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $3.680 - $5,961 per month.

Duration of Appointment

This is a Temporary, Emergency Hire, appointment. Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days up to 6 months depending on the assignment. Temporary appointment may be canceled or extended at any time.

Application Procedures

Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY

It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position

Additional Information

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.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

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

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

CSULB seeks to recruit administrators and staff who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veterans’ status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, 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 Californi

Advertised: May 14 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 14 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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