Job Summary The incumbent’s primary focus is processing payroll for faculty and staff in assigned areas of responsibility within the University. Payroll for faculty and staff requires adherence to multiple, strict deadlines each month. These areas of responsibility require a thorough knowledge of all aspects of pay and leave for all represented as well as unrepresented employees. The incumbent must maintain strong analysis skills to provide customer service to employees that can be represented by any one of ten collective bargaining agreements.
Department Summary Our payroll department is responsible for processing payroll actions and manage leave accounting for faculty and staff of the University.
Key Qualifications - General knowledge and skills in the field of payroll with a foundational knowledge of relevant principles, practices, and methods. Ability to learn, interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures relating to payroll and leave accounting. Knowledge of basic methods and procedures for research and statistical analysis and the ability to apply them. Ability to analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistical techniques. Ability to tactfully and clearly explain a wide variety of complex procedures and policies to individuals who have minimal knowledge of pay and personnel related processes and procedures.
Education and Experience - Equivalent to two years of payroll and personnel experience demonstrating a thorough knowledge of general office methods, practices and procedures. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Salary and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Range: $52,500 - $63,000 Per Year
Classification Range: $42,060 - $72,060 Per Year
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
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Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.
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.
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Advertised: May 24 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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