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About the Role

The Payroll Technician performs experienced-level payroll processing and serves as a technical resource within the Payroll team of the San Francisco Bay Region Network (SFBRN). This position is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll transactions and provides guidance to other Payroll Technicians.

Responsibilities

Performs day-to-day and experienced-level payroll processing activities for a designated segment of the Network’s workforce.
Ensures accurate and timely entry, verification, and processing of payroll transactions in accordance with established procedures, CSU policies, and regulations.
Creates and maintains employee payroll records, processes personal data changes, employment data changes, and compensation adjustments.
Processes payments and deductions including recurring and one-time payments, stipends, overtime, shift differential, and garnishments.
Administers time and attendance data entry and verification, including processing timesheet submissions and reviewing exception time reports.
Supports special run and manual payment processing.
Runs standard and ad-hoc audit and reconciliation reports and resolves discrepancies.
Performs data review and keying of Payroll Processing Transactions (PPT).
Determines eligibility for retirement programs and ensures enrollment.
Ensures monthly and ad hoc payments processed by the State Controller’s Office are accurate and timely.
Maintains daily functions in support of PeopleSoft Time and Labor and Absence Management.
Establishes, processes, collects, and audits accounts receivables as a result of overpayments, retroactive deductions, and benefit premiums.
Adheres to all applicable payroll-related legal and regulatory requirements.
Works collaboratively with senior leadership to assist with compiling requested documentation and running data queries for audit preparation.
Responds to employee and departmental inquiries regarding payroll matters.
Communicates clearly and professionally with campus HR contacts, departmental administrators, Finance partners, and employees.
Maintains accurate records of inquiries and resolutions.
Provides payroll-related training and guidance to departments on payroll procedures and timekeeping requirements.
Supports equity, diversity, and inclusion as core organizational values.
Models and upholds the Network’s core values.
Upholds Network, university, and unit policies governing privacy of information, authorized use of Network resources, and system security.
Demonstrates and promotes safe work practices.
Assumes additional responsibilities as directed by the Director of Payroll.

Requirements

Equivalent to two years of payroll and personnel experience.
Thorough knowledge of general office methods, practices, and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of, or ability to acquire quickly, 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.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
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 read and write at a level appropriate to the position.
Must pass a background check.
Must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three business days from their date of hire.

Skills

Payroll processing
Data entry
Payment and deduction maintenance
Time and attendance processing
Leave accrual administration
Payroll reconciliation
Quality review
Customer service
Communication
Record keeping
Training
PeopleSoft Time and Labor
Absence Management
Microsoft Office Suite
ERP/HRIS systems

Location

SFSU
San Francisco, CA

Work Type

Full-time
On-site

Experience Level

Experienced-level

Salary/Compensations

$48,444.00 - $63,924.00 Annually

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Pension
401k
Healthcare Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Vacation and Sick Leave
State Holidays
Fee Waiver program

About the Company

The SFBRN provides back-office administrative and transactional functions to CSUEB, SFSU, and SSU through one single effective and cost-efficient structure.
The Network’s HR Operations unit delivers essential Human Resources support for the Network community, ensuring accurate payroll administration, effective HRIS management, and reliable services across all three universities.
HR Operations collaborates with individual Network university Presidents, Provosts, and other university leadership to drive HR transformation, foster operational excellence, and enable exceptional outcomes.
The Payroll team within HR Operations is dedicated to managing the Network’s payroll processing functions, ensuring that all payroll activities including payroll cycle management, payment and deduction administration, time and attendance management, and regulatory compliance are executed accurately, compliantly, and efficiently across all three universities.
The Payroll team supports each university’s operational needs through disciplined and compliant management of the full payroll lifecycle.

Equal Opportunity

San Francisco State 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.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.
Applicants may visit titleix.sfsu.edu for more information on SF State's policy prohibiting discrimination, and how to file an online report using the procedures under Executive Order 1096 Revised.
Inquiries can be directed to the campus Title IX Coordinator and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Administrator by calling (415) 338-2032 or emailing vpsaem@sfsu.edu.