Payroll Technician III

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Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion is committed to the mission of meeting the needs of a multi-cultural, diverse campus community. Our highly qualified team of professionals is focused on providing human resource services and supports the University's goal to recruit and retain a high-quality and diverse faculty and staff.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Payroll Services team as the Payroll Technician III. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Payroll Technician III will report to and be under general supervision of the Payroll Services Manager, as well as taking additional lead work direction from the Director. The Payroll Technician III may also receive direction from other members of the Payroll and CHRS management team.

The Payroll Technician III must encompass a variety of day-to-day administrative and technical duties requiring knowledge of payroll, employment methods, and procedures in order to provide support for the campus community in analyzing and processing complex payroll and employment information. The Payroll Technician III has full responsibility to exercise sound judgment and independently initiate, process, and complete a diverse range of unusually difficult and complex transactions in order to appoint, separate or change the pay and employment status of various categories of university employees. These tasks routinely involve the ability to analyze data to make accurate projections, rely on the incumbent possessing a comprehensive knowledge of procedures, precedents, policies, and comprehension of collective bargaining agreements to ensure individuals are accurately paid. The position applies an in-depth knowledge of payroll and employment to support the daily functions of Workforce Administration, Time and Labor, Absence Management, Payroll Information Management System (PIMS), and all other Payroll/Employment software products.

In this role, the Payroll Technician III provides day-to-day administration and technical support for their assigned functional areas, colleges, and departments. Independently reviews, calculates, processes, and reconciles the full range of payroll and employment transactions and carries out full-cycle audits with accountability for work results.

Researches and resolves any discrepancies that occur. Interprets and applies Federal, State, CSU system-wide regulations, campus policies, as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements. Utilizes judgment and discretion to provide payroll information and consultative services to employees.

Serves as a primary point of contact for campus partners as well as detailed training and guidance when desired. Takes initiative in planning, organizing, and carrying out job responsibilities. Acts as a liaison to facilitate collaboration amongst a variety of groups such as units within HRDI, campus departments, the Chancellor's Office, State Controller's Office, and other internal and external entities as appropriate.

The Payroll Technician III will support projects related to PeopleSoft, providing payroll and employment perspective and interacting and supporting various functional support groups. Provides assistance to the Leave Specialist with support for the Leave of Absence process as it pertains to analyzing leave credit availability and requesting applicable pay from the State Controller's Office (SCO). Contributes to the development, evaluation, and implementation of program policies, procedures, and initiatives. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Equivalent to three years of increasingly responsible specialized experience in preparing and processing payroll/personnel transaction documents. Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities.

Possession of solid analytical skills, sound judgement and excellent organizational skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated initiative and innovation in solving problems.

Strong experience with an automated Payroll system. Thorough knowledge of Business English and arithmetic; general knowledge of office methods, procedures, and practices. Expertise in Microsoft applications.

Thorough knowledge of, or the ability to acquire quickly: Uniform State Payroll Procedures Manual, Personnel Information Management System (PIMS), Public Employees' retirement manual, and PeopleSoft (CMS).

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

Preferred Qualifications

CMS Baseline or Peoplesoft HR experience. Experience in preparing and processing payroll/ personnel transactions in a CSU environment. Functional knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to wages.

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 celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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.

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.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees

Advertised: Mar 21 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Apr 11 2024 Pacific Daylight Time