Payroll/HR Coordinator

CSU Careers • Long Beach, CA

22h

About The Position

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. Job Summary Under the direction of the Payroll/Implementation Manager for Payroll Services, this position serves as a key member of the Payroll Services team supporting multiple campuses as part of the CSULB Cross Campus collaboration project. The incumbent is responsible for processing and auditing a wide range of payroll and absence transactions, including hourly and mid-month payroll, absence management, time and labor functions, adjustment forms, stipends, and vacation payouts. Additional responsibilities include providing backup support as well as assisting with special projects across participating campuses. This position requires thorough knowledge of payroll policies, collective bargaining agreements, and data systems, as well as the ability to apply independent judgment and ensure compliance with CSU and State Controller’s Office requirements.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and technical skills, capable of managing multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment and excellent organizational abilities.
• They possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, a customer-service mindset, and a proven ability to follow through on commitments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is essential, along with the ability to learn and use payroll and HR software such as PeopleSoft HR and PIMS/Key Master.
• The candidate demonstrates strong documentation skills for audit compliance, understands and adheres to confidentiality and data security laws, and can synthesize information effectively while knowing when to seek assistance.
• They excel at setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and adapting to new tools and processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all tasks.
• 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."
• Equivalent to two years of experience in preparing and processing payroll/personnel documents required, three years preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Experience with similar job duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Absence Management- Oversees absence management processes across participating campuses, ensuring compliance with CSU policies and procedures. Responsibilities include processing separation and transfer documentation, conducting leave audits, managing Alternate Day Off (ADO) payouts, and coordinating time entry communications. Applies expert knowledge of CSU leave benefit programs to monitor and implement accrual rate changes in alignment with systemwide policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Processing Hourly Payroll- Manages monthly payroll processing for intermittent, casual, student, and salaried employees across participating campuses, ensuring timely submission and compliance with State Controller’s Office (SCO) deadlines, labor laws, and collective bargaining agreement (CBA) provisions. Duties include verifying time approvals, uploading data to PeopleSoft, auditing payroll entries, reconciling registers via the California Information Reporting System (CIRS), and coordinating with departments to resolve discrepancies. Also, co-processes mid-month payroll for various employee groups, ensuring accurate submission, compliance, and reconciliation in alignment with SCO standards.
• Stipend Processing- Manages stipend processing for faculty and staff across participating campuses, including validating documentation, verifying charge locations, and entering data into PeopleSoft/CMS. Coordinates with analysts to ensure timely transmission to the State Controller’s Office (SCO), audits payments for accuracy, resolves discrepancies, and provides expert guidance on stipend-related inquiries.
• Payroll Adjustments-Processes and audits post-deadline payroll and absence adjustments for hourly and salaried employees across participating campuses, ensuring accuracy, compliance with labor laws and collective bargaining agreements, and timely submission to the State Controller’s Office (SCO). Responsibilities include reviewing adjustment requests, correcting discrepancies, and responding to employee inquiries regarding payroll changes.
• Leave Accrual & CalPERS Tracking- Manages leave accrual tracking for qualifying intermittent employees across participating campuses by auditing spreadsheets, updating absence management systems, and ensuring accurate reporting for payroll and CalPERS eligibility. Responsibilities include maintaining data integrity, adjusting carry-over and accrual hours, and verifying compliance with CSU policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Provides cross-functional support during peak periods and absences.
• Supports process improvements, documentation updates, and system audits as needed to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off : Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage : A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans to suit your needs.
• Retirement Plans : Participation in CalPERS defined benefit plan and access to voluntary savings plans like 403(b), 401(k), and 457.
• Educational Benefits : Tuition fee waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Perks : Access to wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and various insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees