California State University, Northridge is hiring an HR Payroll Systems Support professional to join a team making a difference in providing access to higher education. This role supports a broad range of systemwide payroll-related projects and tasks at the CSU Chancellor's Office, handling confidential employment data and serving as a key contact for payroll inquiries.
What You'll Do
- Serve as a contact for systemwide payroll-related inquiries, analyzing, researching, and responding to questions from various departments and the State Controller’s Office.
- Assist in preparing correspondence and coded memo communications concerning systemwide payroll matters.
- Update, maintain, and coordinate payroll-related online content on HRM Payroll Resources web pages, SharePoint sites, and state manuals.
- Prepare Pay Letters/coded memo communications and other salary-related communications to the campuses.
- Coordinate PIMS Manual updates with HR Data Operations and the State Controller’s Office to ensure current and accurate information.
- Provide support in preparing cyclical and project-oriented coded memos and reports, coordinating distribution according to timelines.
- Utilize the CIRS database to extract employment history and payroll information from the PIMS system to respond to inquiries.
- Participate in and schedule HRM and Labor meetings, preparing meeting documents related to collective bargaining.
- Gather and document all department procedures working with subject matter experts.
- Participate and assist in planning and coordinating the annual Payroll and Benefits conference.
- Support and participate in Payroll Managers meetings and other payroll-related webcasts, preparing announcements and materials.
- Participate in committees and workgroups such as EHDB Standardization, HR Business Processes, and CHRS committees.
- Assist on special projects as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Two to four years of experience working in a highly professional capacity with demonstrated comprehensive experience and knowledge of HR systems and payroll processing.
- Minimum two years of experience in a human resources environment in a complex organization to include human resources project management, information, and reporting.
- Strong research, analytical and technical skills.
- Strong professional and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Proficient knowledge of standard office software and database applications, with ability to develop skills to effectively use new software applications.
- Demonstrate initiative in troubleshooting, problem solving, and possession of critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple priorities, coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously and independently setting priorities.
Technical Stack
- CIRS database
- PIMS (Personnel/Payroll Information Management System)
- Standard office software
- Database applications
- SharePoint
Team & Environment
You will report to the Associate Director, Payroll, Benefits & Data Operations.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: Up to $60,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Generous vacation plan
- 15 paid holidays a year
- Tuition waiver education program (also applies to eligible family members)
- Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Long Beach, California.
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
