Payroll Technician I

The Beach•Long Beach, CA

10d

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 supervision of the Supervisor, Payroll Services, this position follows general instructions and well‑defined procedures to perform standardized payroll and personnel transactions for designated actions, employee categories, or campus departments. These tasks must be completed in a timely and accurate manner to ensure correct paychecks are generated by designated pay dates, including for campuses participating in the Cross‑Campus Payroll Collaboration Project.

Requirements

Adequate, transferable and related experience with HR, Payroll, financial or related administrative responsibilities.
Ability to take direction, assimilate information and learn all of 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 in order 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.
Excellent communication skills with the public required.
Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation skills at a level appropriate to the position.
Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
Team player and self-starter.
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 one year of experience in preparing and processing payroll/personnel documents required.

Responsibilities

Personnel/Payroll Information Management System (PIMS) payroll process for salaried and hourly employees.
Customer service to assist employees and departments.
Tactfully and clearly explain basic procedures and policies to individuals and departments who have minimal knowledge of payroll and personnel related processes and procedures.
Payroll accounts receivables (AR) tracking.
Research outstanding payroll and benefits accounts receivable and salary advance balances.

Benefits

To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day.
Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:
Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.
Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their position.
Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements base salary.