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Job No: 563506
Work Type: Staff
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and
Administrative Support Services, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time
Basis: Full Time
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.
Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career
opportunities that advance student success and strengthen
California's future-offering competitive compensation,
comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Interim Workers' Compensation,
Unemployment, and Payroll Administration Manager, the incumbent
serves as a member of the Payroll Services team and provides
payroll and HR support for CSULB and partner campuses participating
in the Cross-Campus Collaboration Project. The incumbent
coordinates a variety of payroll-related activities, including
payroll communications, direct deposit administration, fee waiver
processing, moving and relocation payments, accounts receivable
support, CAT Leave donations, paycheck distribution, and other
employee payroll services. The incumbent collaborates with campus
departments, external agencies, and partner campuses to ensure
accurate and timely processing of transactions, provide exceptional
customer service, and maintain compliance with CSU policies and
state regulations. The incumbent also serves as backup for workers'
compensation and unemployment administration, employment
verifications, fringe reporting, and other payroll and HR functions
as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- Cross-Campus Collaboration: Supports payroll functions across
campuses. Handles direct deposit issues, student hiring
spreadsheets, fee waiver taxation, moving/relocation expenses,
escheatment check coordination, and serves as a backup for manual
check requests and stop payments. Runs weekly reports to update
mailing address changes from CHRS to PIMS.
Workers' Compensation & Unemployment Administration:
Assists and backs up the Workers' Compensation & Unemployment
Manager. Coordinates non-litigated claims, communicates with
medical providers, and ensures timely processing of unemployment
claims in collaboration with Equifax and EDD.
Accounts Receivable process management backup: Reviews A/Rs
that are received from the SCO, manages communication to employees
and SCO, communicates with Campus Cashier's Office, manages year
end submission process to Franchise Tax Board for collections,
ensures that all State rules regarding Accounts Receivable are
followed.
Fringe Tax reporting process backup: Assembles information
received from Tax Analyst, assists with preparation of Fringe
benefit worksheets, to include Fee Waiver tax information, submits
to SCO within deadline parameters.
CAT Leave Process & Donations: Manages incoming CAT Leave
donations, coordinates with IT, HR, and Payroll to ensure accurate
processing.
Paychecks at Cashier's Office each month, collaborates with the
Payroll & Implementation manager and the Cashier's Office to
determine outstanding paychecks and contacts employees that checks
are ready for pickup.
Department
HR Service Group
Time Base
1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.
Duration of Appointment
This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status
granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending
date.
Classification
Payroll Technician II
Compensation
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and
qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal
equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.
- Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $4,037
(Step #1) - $4,825 (Step #10) per month commensurate with
candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
- CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary
Range for this position is $4,037 (Step #1) - $5,881 (Step #20) per
month.
Benefits
At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health,
growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects
our commitment to your overall well-being.
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. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary
based on appointment type, classification, and applicable
collective bargaining agreement. 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate will have solid analytical skills, the ability
to multi-task and handle multiple priorities, sound judgment and
excellent organizational skills and excellent communication and
interpersonal skills, able to work well as part of a close-knit
team. They will also count with orientation towards customer
service and demonstrated experience with following up on
commitments, ability to set priorities and meet critical deadlines,
documentation skills; ability to organize materials for audit
compliance and verification of results. Complete tasks with high
level of accuracy, and strong experience with Excel, Word,
PowerPoint, Outlook (or equivalent). Will also have the ability to
successfully learn and use payroll software required for this role,
must be able to understand and adhere to the laws regarding the
protection of confidential information and security of employee
data, ability to understand and take directions, ability to
synthesize information and understand when to seek assistance of
other staff in answering questions, and knowledge (or ability to
learn) software programs: PeopleSoft HR, Internet Explorer, Word,
Outlook, Excel, PlMS/Key Master.
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."
Education and Experience
• Equivalent to two years of experience in preparing and processing
payroll/personnel documents required.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Experience with similar job duties preferred.
• Position will need to work at the CSULB Payroll Office location 4
- 5 days per week regularly, except during peak periods when 5 days
per week is needed in the office. Remote work is possible 1 day per
week. Ability to work remotely is subject to change.
Application Procedures
Click "Apply Now" to complete the CSULB Online Employment
Application.
Please fill out the application completely. It is important that
all sections of the online application are completed fully and
accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and
experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you
meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Testing (Remove if testing is not required)
Candidates/Finalists will be required to undergo testing.
Physical Summary
Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking
and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects
(10 pounds or less).
Additional Information
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions
(i.e. H-1B Visas).
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will
make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if
the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it
is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified
information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background
check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee
who was conditionally offered the position.
Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are
subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully
completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past
12 months.
Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB
provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB
complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California
Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.
I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable
state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's
Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential
treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,
and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.
California State University Long Beach expects respectful,
professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of
harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated
appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility
and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected
of all employees.
Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees
with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or
requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process should contact
StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system,
is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires
all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of
California.
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Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform
CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Application Closes: 10 November 2026
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