Payroll Technician III

Payroll Technician III

Classification:
Payroll Technician III

Department:
The Payroll Services department within the Division of Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence (HRIE) supports the campus by providing information related to employment and department processes to ensure accuracy and on time payment of employees. HRIE is committed to the mission of meeting the needs of a multi‑cultural, inclusive 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 high‑quality faculty and staff.

Ideal Candidate:
Exceptional individual with a positive attitude, highly ethical practices, and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Salary Range: $4,570 - $4,850 per month

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• 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 People Soft (CMS).

• Experience processing payroll in a higher education or public sector environment, preferably within the CSU system.
• Knowledge of Federal and State payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, including FLSA, tax withholding, and benefits deductions.
• Experience with payroll and/or employment systems and software such as CHRS or People Soft.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and record keeping.
• Experience preparing reports, reconciling, and auditing payroll data and transactions.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills to meet deadlines in a high‑volume environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and other departments regarding payroll questions and issues.

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. Cal State Fullerton is an equal‑opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status. 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. Regular attendance is an essential job function; inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. Employee/applicant 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).

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H‑1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions. Effective October 1, 2025, the CSU will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU‑represented employees; this position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Final date to receive applications:
Mar 12, 2026 (9:00 PM)

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