Job Description
Job no: 558086 Work type: Staff Location: Long Beach Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Temporary, 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. Job Summary Under the broad supervision of the Supervisor, Payroll Services, the Payroll Technician III serves as the technical expert for complex and sensitive payroll and personnel matters. The incumbent independently performs comprehensive reviews, analyzes unique or unprecedented payroll issues, and resolves highly complex transactions involving leaves of absence, final settlement payments, dockings, workers’ compensation, retirement adjustments, and leave accrual calculations. This role requires considerable judgment, initiative, and independence, as well as an in‑depth knowledge of CSU payroll and personnel policies, procedures, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. In addition to full‑journey payroll processing responsibilities, the Payroll Technician III functions as a subject matter expert and may serve in a lead capacity, providing training, guidance, and day‑to‑day direction to other payroll technicians. All duties may be performed for any CSU campus participating in the Cross‑Campus Collaboration Project. Key Responsibilities Personnel/Payroll Information Management System (PIMS) Processing. Under the general direction of the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Technician III independently performs the full range of payroll/personnel processing for salaried and hourly employees using the State Controller’s Office (SCO) PIMS/PIP systems and the campus PeopleSoft HRIS. Customer service to assist employees and departments. Explaining payroll procedures and policies clearly and tactfully to employees and departments with varying levels of payroll knowledge. Payroll accounts receivable (AR) processing. Ensuring due process when establishing AR accounts related to employee overpayments, including preparing written notifications and maintaining appropriate documentation. 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 III 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 $5,147 (Step 7) - $5,354 (Step 9) per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,570 (Step #1) - $6,658 (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