Working Title: Payroll Technician II
Classification Title: Payroll Technician II
Posting Details
Priority Application Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM (PST) (Posting will remain open until filled)
Hiring Preference
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.
Position Summary
Under general supervision of the Director of Payroll Services, the Payroll Technician II processes a wide range of confidential, technical payroll and personnel transactions. Ensures timely and accurate pay for assigned units across campus. Such transactions include calculating pay for staff, management, tenure and tenured track faculty, temp faculty, student assistants, instructional students, and graduate student employees across various pay plans within the CSU i.e. annual, 10/12 pay plans, 11/12 pay plans, academic year, summer session pay, and special consultants. Employment status transactions such as promotions, demotions, appointments, probationary, leave of absence, reclassifications, retirements, and separations. The incumbent will also handle a wide variety of troubleshooting, resolution and answering questions across all collective bargaining units on campus, state and federal laws, technical letters, MOU’s and policies. Calculate and process complex workers compensation, disability, leave with/out pay, AWOL, military leave, garnishments and court ordered wage withholding orders. Calculates leave accruals and updates the campus ERP/HRIS PeopleSoft system. Incumbent will learn and update two databases, Payroll Input Management System (PIMS at the SCO) and PeopleSoft CMS for all transactions. The Payroll Technician works closely with the State Controller’s Office, other state agencies, serves as a member within the campus Payroll team and takes lead work direction from the Payroll Lead.
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)
Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,864 per month - $5,241 per month commensurate with candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities.
CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,864 per month - $6,620 per month
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Recruitment Type: Temporary (annually renewable)
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Payroll Services is responsible for processing all documentation associated with the issuance of payroll warrants to all employees including special consultants, casual workers and student assistants.
The State of California State Controller’s Office has responsibility for actually issuing all payroll warrants. Payroll Services also has responsibility for coordinating all leave credits for employees who are eligible for accruing paid leave credits.
https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/payroll/
Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of general office methods, practices and procedures. Thorough knowledge of, or the ability to acquire quickly, policies, procedures, programs, guidelines, applicable state and federal laws, educational codes, and collective bargaining agreements.
Abilities:
In addition to the Payroll Technician I abilities, must be able to: select and apply a wide variety of moderately complex policies, procedures, programs, and applicable state and federal laws, educational codes, and collective bargaining agreements that are not clearly described in available guidelines; organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; perform mathematical calculations; work independently; make sound decisions and recommendations regarding payroll activities; use current computer word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, electronic calendaring programs, ERP/HRIS, and data management systems; and read and write at a level appropriate to the position.
Experience:
Equivalent to two years of payroll and personnel experience which has provided the above knowledge and abilities.
Education:
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
1. Knowledge of general payroll procedures
2. Ability to interpret policies and procedures and apply sound decisions under direct supervision.
3. Knowledge of personal computer software such as Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, ERP/HRIS and other payroll data management systems.
4. Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written form using appropriate business English language and terminology.
5. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment exhibiting good customer services skills.
6. Ability to interpret pay practices and policies, then apply business math skills to employee paychecks (e.g. the ability to correctly calculate salaries, disability payments, percentages, fractions)
7. Excellent organization and time management skills to handle a heavy workload, changing priorities, and competing deadlines.
8. Ability to collaborate and work with other state agencies.
9. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
Conditions of Employment:
- Ability to pass a background check.
10. Experience working in an institution of higher education
11. PeopleSoft or State Controller’s PIMS database experience
12. Experience in navigating pay policies in a union environment
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and cover letter.
Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
About Sacramento State
Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.
As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.
The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing clery@csus.edu.
Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.
Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
COVID19 Vaccination Policy
Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.
Out of State Employment
Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on 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.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).
Note to Applicants:
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.