Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Supervisor, Payroll Services, this position independently performs, for significant portion of time, the payroll/personnel processing transactions in the State Controller's Office database in a timely manner so that accurate paychecks for employees will generate in time to meet designated pay dates.

Key Responsibilities

• Personnel/Payroll Information Management System (PIMS) Payroll Processing for Salaried and Hourly Employees - Under direct supervision of the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Tech II will process payroll and related personnel documents using the State Controller's Office PIMS/PIP payroll system.
• Customer Service to assist employees and departments - Tactfully and clearly explain a wide variety of complex procedures and policies to individuals and departments who have minimal knowledge of payroll and personnel related processes and procedures. Interfaces with employees when questions/problems with pay arises. Determines necessary procedures to remedy situations.
• Payroll accounts receivables (AR) - Post employee information maintenance - Researches, notifies, tracks and collects outstanding payroll and benefits accounts receivable and salary advance balances. Assures employee due process occurs whenever over payments result in the need for an AR (accounts receivable) to be established against the employee. This is most appropriately accomplished in a written format.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate will bring adequate, transferable experience in HR, payroll, finance, or related administrative functions, and demonstrate the ability to quickly learn and apply the responsibilities of the role. They must be able to work independently, accurately interpret and apply CSU policies and procedures, and enter data with precision into systems such as PIMS and PeopleSoft HR. Strong attention to detail is essential for reviewing numerical records, identifying and correcting errors, and meeting deadlines under pressure and frequent interruptions. The role requires excellent communication skills, proficiency in English grammar and general office practices, and the ability to perform complex arithmetic computations. A collaborative, self-starting attitude is key to success in this team-oriented environment.

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 two years of experience in preparing and processing payroll/personnel documents required.

Physical Summary

• Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).

Department

HR Service Group

Classification

Payroll Technician II

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $3,864 - $6,620 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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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

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB 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.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

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

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.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

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 California.

Advertised: Aug 02 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 16 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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