Payroll Technician II

Under general supervision of the Interim Payroll Manager, this position independently performs the typical activities related to the processing of the full range of
payroll and personnel transactions such as appointments, changes in status, leaves and separations for CSU employees. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Process, audit, verify and release pay warrants on a variety of Payroll Personnel Transactions (PPT’s), such as appointments, separations, leaves of absence, and status changes
for all types of CSU employees, including Academic Year appointments, 12/12-, 11/12-, 10/12- pay plans, full-/part-time, Special Consultants, student assistants, and intermittent
employees. Process, audit, verify and release pay warrants with NDI/IDL, final settlements, year-end settlements and other position changes as required.

Research and apply applicable policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements, State Payroll Procedures Manual; Personnel Information Management System Manual,
Chancellor’s Office Executive Order letters/memos, State Controller’s Office (SCO) Personnel and Payroll Letters, and other payroll information.

Assist employees and stakeholders with questions or concerns regarding leave benefits, position history, pay history, and any payroll related record inquiries. This includes
running queries or CIRS reports to report information on positions, leave activity, payroll data for budget, and other employee reporting needs that may include payroll
reconciliations.

Perform daily, monthly and yearly auditing in Time & Labor and Absence Management modules to ensure appropriate processing of compensated absences and compliance with
legal deadlines for timely payment of wages, including but not limited to: analyzing and troubleshooting system problems, errors, issues for Student Assistants, R11 Instructional
Student Assistants, Work Study Students, Summer Bridge Students, preparation and calculation of hourly-intermittent employees, Casual Workers, shift and overtime pay.

Process, audit, verify and release or return warrants on a various range of Bargaining Unit Salary programs and payroll transactions, such as: appointments, separations, service
pay increases, fund changes, adjustments to work study and various other payroll transactions.

Manage and maintain exception reports for all hourly-intermittent employees in both PIMS and CMS.
Work closely with the Budget Services, Human Resources, and Faculty Affairs to maintain “reports to” functionality as appropriate for CSU Chancellor’s Office (CO) compliance of

time and leave approval.
Administer and process adjustments to employee pay to include: garnishments, tax levies, judgments, dock leave, accounts receivable, retroactive salary or time base changes.
Calculate net pay with deductions and taxes for late corrections or changes after master payroll cut-off and/or to ensure timely payments of final wages.
Prepare, process and calculate net Accounts Receivable related to time base changes, late dock and various types of overpayments. Reconcile and track established Receivables

through the collection process. Notify, prepare and distribute 30-day, 60-day and 90-day letters to employees prior to Financial Services Accounts Receivable Team establishing
outside collections.

Verify established and maintained employee leave balances/ accruals in Absence Management, audit information entered into database, and determine qualifying status.
Validate and audit records for corrections and/or adjustments as needed based on employee absence reporting, which includes, Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday, Jury Duty,

Military Leave, Maternity/Paternity, CTO, ADO, excess hours and various other leave types.
Perform analysis, research, and other duties as directed by the Payroll Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Full-time equivalent to two (2) years of payroll and personnel experience which has provided the specialized knowledge and abilities listed below, required.
Some college or vocational training in business, accounting, payroll, Human Resources, or a related field, preferred.
One (1) year of experience with PIMS and SCO payroll processing, preferred.
Some knowledge of CSU payroll / personnel procedures, preferred.
Experience with CMS PeopleSoft Human Resources Payroll systems involving data entry and reconciliation, preferred.
Experience with data entry and processing payroll in an educational, city, county, or state environment, preferred.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of general office methods, practices and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of, or the ability to acquire quickly, CSU policies, procedures, programs, guidelines, applicable state and federal laws, educational codes, and collective

bargaining agreements.
Ability 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.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines; ability to work independently; ability to make sound decisions and recommendations regarding payroll activities.
Ability to use current computer word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, electronic calendaring programs, ERP/HRIS, and data management systems.
Ability to audit and reconcile data; interpret and apply written rules and regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to communicate effectively with others; ability to exercise tact, courtesy and good judgment in

responding to others.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations; ability to accurately enter data; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the position.

SALARY RANGE: $3,101 – $5,035 per month. (Anticipated salary will be $3,101 – $3,566 per month, depending on the qualifications of the successful finalist.) The California State
University offers a premium benefit package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the
California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 14 paid holidays a year.

POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. SCREENING OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN JUNE 7, 2017.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding. Preference will be given to qualified
individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of
the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees. To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed CSUS employment application
(download electronic application at http://www.csustan.edu/hr/Employment_Opportunities/Staff/index.html), cover letter, and resumé to:

California State University, Stanislaus ∙ Human Resources Department
Mary Stuart Rogers Educational Services Gateway Building, Suite 320 (3rd Floor)

One University Circle ∙ Turlock, CA 95382

For questions, please contact: Ms. Robin Lenz (209) 667-3309

A background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate
can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of
current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Phone (209) 667-3351  www.csustan.edu/HR

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800)
735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the
search committee) at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/sec503/Voluntary_Self-Identification_of_Disability_CC-305_SD_Edit1.24.14.pdf.

THE INDIVIDUALS WHO APPEAR TO BE THE BEST QUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE FOR AN INTERVIEW

THE ANNUAL CAMPUS SECURITY AND FIRE REPORT INCLUDES STATISTICS FOR THE PREVIOUS THREE YEARS CONCERNING REPORTED CRIMES THAT OCCURRED ON CAMPUS; IN CERTAIN OFF-CAMPUS
BUILDINGS OR PROPERTY OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY STANISLAUS STATE; AND ON PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHIN, OR IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO AND ACCESSIBLE FROM THE CAMPUS. THE REPORT ALSO
INCLUDES INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES CONCERNING CAMPUS SECURITY, SUCH AS ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE, CRIME PREVENTION, THE REPORTING OF CRIMES, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND, CAMPUS FIRE STATISTICS.
YOU CAN OBTAIN A COPY OF THIS REPORT AT: HTTPS: //WWW.CSUSTAN.EDU/UPD/CRIME-STATISTICS. TO REQUEST A PRINTED COPY CALL: (209) 667-3572; FAX: (209) 667-3104; OR EMAIL:
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JEANNE CLERY DISCLOSURE OF CAMPUS SECURITY POLICY AND CRIME STATISTICS ACT, CRIME REPORT STATISTICS ARE AVAILABLE AT:
WWW.CSUSTAN.EDU/UPD/PAGES/CAMPUSCRIMESTATISTICS/INDEX.HTML.

THE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST PERSONS ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, ANCESTRY, AGE, DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION,
GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, MEDICAL CONDITION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, COVERED VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED STATUS.
ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CSU STANISLAUS HIRES ONLY INDIVIDUALS LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. THE PERSON HOLDING THIS POSITION IS
CONSIDERED A ‘MANDATED REPORTER’ UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTING ACT AND IS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN CSU EXECUTIVE ORDER
1083 AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

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