Payroll Technician II, Payroll Services
Payroll Technician II, Payroll Services
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Job Description
Job Overview
Under general supervision the Payroll Technician II independently performs activities related to the processing of the full range of payroll and personnel transactions for all categories of California State University (CSU) employees. Interpret and properly apply rules and regulations existing CSU polices and guidelines state and federal laws education codes and collective bargaining agreements. Independently prepares and processes a full range of payroll transactions including those for students staff and faculty and all types of additional pay including overtime shift differential bonuses stipends and disability. Engages in independent troubleshooting research and reconciliation of transactions and errors trace and correct discrepancies ensuring all information is accurate and correct. Enters updates and maintains employee leave records. Provides relevant payroll and attendance information and works closely with departments resolving payroll and attendance reporting issues. Provides immediate accurate and detailed information on any aspect of an employees payroll record as requested.
Position Summary
Payroll Technician II
This is a full-time temporary non-exempt position ending on or before June 30 2026. Reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individuals performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations. The university reserves the right to terminate this appointment earlier than the scheduled expiration date.
For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications please review the position description linked at the top of the page.
Pay Benefits and Work Schedule
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $3864 - $4900 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $3864 - $6620 per month
Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.
This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits including medical dental vision life and disability insurances retirement (CalPERS) tuition waiver vacation and sick addition 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
California State University San Marcos
A mid-size university located in San Diegos vibrant North County we are dedicated to service innovation leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn lead play and serve.
California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrows leaders build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.
Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.
Application Process
This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration please submit application cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on September 4 2025.
Application requires answers to supplemental questions.
Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at or e-mail: .
Supplemental Information
Following a conditional offer of employment satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employmentrescinded 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.
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age physical or mental disability gender or sex genetic information gender identity gender expression marital status medical condition nationality race or ethnicity religion or religious creed sexual orientation and veteran or military status.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy as of January 1 2022 the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
