Payroll Technician III

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Posted: 18-Mar-26

Location: Fullerton, California

Type: Full-time

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Human Resources
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 7009263

Payroll Technician III
Classificaiton: Payroll Technician III
Department: The Payroll Services department within the Division of Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence (HRIE) supports the campus by providing information related to employment and department processes to ensure accuracy and on time payment of employees. HRIE is committed to the mission of meeting the needs of a multi-cultural, inclusive campus community. Our highly qualified team of professionals is focused on providing human resource services and supports the University's goal to recruit and retain high-quality faculty and staff. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Payroll Services team as the Payroll Technician III. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
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Salary Range: $4,570 - $4,850 per month
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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About CSUF:
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Essential Qualifications:
Equivalent to three years of increasingly responsible specialized experience in preparing and processing payroll/personnel transaction documents. Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities. Possession of solid analytical skills, sound judgement, and excellent organizational skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated initiative and innovation in solving problems. Strong experience with an automated Payroll system. Thorough knowledge of Business English and arithmetic; general knowledge of office methods, procedures, and practices. Expertise in Microsoft applications. Thorough knowledge of, or the ability to acquire quickly: Uniform State Payroll Procedures Manual, Personnel Information Management System (PIMS), Public Employees' retirement manual, and PeopleSoft (CMS).
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have experience processing payroll in a higher education or public sector environment, preferably within the CSU system. Possess knowledge of Federal and State payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, including FLSA, tax withholding, and benefits deductions. Experience with payroll and/or employment systems and software, such as CHRS or PeopleSoft, is highly desirable. Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and recordkeeping, as well as experience preparing reports, reconciling, and auditing payroll data and transactions. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment. Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and other departments regarding payroll questions and issues.
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Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator
Additional Information:
California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.
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.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.
Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
Application Deadline: Mar 19, 2026 (9:00 PM)
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