Payroll Support Technician (Payroll Technician I) Temporary

Working Title: Payroll Support Technician (Temporary) Emergency Hire

This appointment duration may not exceed the maximum of 180 days

Department: Payroll and Benefits

Classification Title: Payroll Technician I

Classification Salary Range: $3,680 - $5,961 per month

The anticipated hiring salary for this position is: $4,043 per month.

About the Department/Position:

The mission of Payroll Services is to provide timely and accurate compensation payments for all employees, provide prompt and reliable information/service to our customers in a personal and professional manner, stay current on regulations, policies, and procedures that govern compensation, and promptly address the changes on campus.

Under the immediate supervision of the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Support Technician will follow general instructions and defined procedures of the Payroll department. The incumbent will provide front-desk clerical support to the Payroll Services unit and process payroll-related transactions for specified categories and or departments of the University.

The Payroll Technician I audits and processes documents necessary to ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries and wages to all faculty, staff, students, and other employees. The related documentation includes but is not limited to, appointments, changes in employment status, leave, separations, garnishments, levies, subpoenas, employment verifications, and attendance records. Overtime may be required.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process and complete a diverse range of payroll/personnel transactions for the assigned departments.
• Assist and process appointments, changes in status, miscellaneous charges, and separations.
• Online keying of Payroll and Personnel Transaction (PPT) forms.
  
• Process garnishments, levies, and pay-related documents including but not limited to; docks, accounts receivable, adjustments, transfer of funds, and other documents.
  
• Provide clerical support to the Payroll office
  
• Provide front desk coverage; assist office walk-ins, and timestamps, and log all incoming/outgoing documents.
  
• Answer general payroll-related inquiries and/or refer calls to the appropriate Payroll Technician.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Equivalent to one year of general administrative experience in payroll and human resources recordkeeping
  
  and data entry which has provided the below knowledge and abilities.
  
  
• Education: Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of:
  
  -Working knowledge of general office methods, practices and procedures. General knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire, policies,
  
  procedures, programs, guidelines, applicable state and federal laws, educational codes, and collective bargaining agreements.
  
  
• Ability to:
  
  -Ability to acquire knowledge of CSU policies, procedures, programs, guidelines, applicable state and federal laws, educational codes, and collective bargaining agreements.
  
  -Ability to, or acquire the skill to, use web browsers, electronic calendaring programs, ERP/HRIS, and data management systems.
  
  -Ability to audit and reconcile data; interpret and apply written rules and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; exercise tact, courtesy and good judgment in responding to others; use current computer word processing and spreadsheet
  
  software programs; perform mathematical calculations; accurately enter data; follow oral and written instructions; communicate
  
  effectively with others; and read and write at a level appropriate to the position.
  
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  Skills:
  
  -Computer literate using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe
  
  -Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  
  -Detail oriented
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or any other related field preferred. Accounting and/or cashiering
  
  experience in a public sector environment
  

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here .

Closing Statement:

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement .

Advertised: May 27 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 10 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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• Cal State University (CSU) Dominguez Hills

• 310-243-3771

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