Payroll And Data Services Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Non-Exempt)

Job Title

Payroll and Data Services Analyst

Classification

Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Non-Exempt

AutoReqId

544864

Department

Payroll Services

Division

Human Resource Services

Salary Range

Classification Range $3,879 - $7,488 per month
(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $3,879 - $4,600 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California's revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:
Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion is committed to the mission of meeting the needs of a multi-cultural, diverse 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 a high-quality and diverse faculty and staff. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Payroll Services team as the Payroll and Data Services Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Non-Exempt). 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 diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
Under the general supervision of the Payroll and Data Services Director, the Payroll and Data Services Administrative Analyst provides comprehensive administrative and technical support in designated functional areas, colleges, or departments. Key responsibilities include processing employee payroll transactions and conducting full-cycle audits to ensure accuracy and compliance. The Analyst interprets and applies Federal, State, California State University (CSU), and campus policies related to payroll, employment, and data management.
This role serves as a resource for payroll, employment, and data-related inquiries, offering consultative services to employees and authorized vendors, such as CalPERS. Additionally, the Analyst reviews, processes, and inputs a wide range of payroll transactions—including status changes, leaves, and separations—into systems such as the State Controller's Office Personnel Information Management System (PIMS) and Oracle PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) Common Human Resources System (CHRS).
The Analyst provides expertise on various payroll, employment, and data-related topics, including leave accrual rates, loan forgiveness documentation, entitlements, service salary increase (SSI) eligibility, payroll and personnel transactions, pay docks, stipends, bonuses, and salary adjustments.
This role involves active collaboration with the campus community to review and refine university policies and procedures impacting payroll and employment processes. The Payroll and Data Services Administrative Analyst works closely with various Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion (HRDI) departments, the CSU Fullerton community, other CSU campuses, the Chancellor's Office, the State Controller's Office (SCO), CalPERS, and other relevant entities.
The Analyst contributes to the development, maintenance, and implementation of improvements for CSU Fullerton-specific and systemwide programs and initiatives. Additionally, the Analyst supports the department and division objectives as well as the university's mission. Other duties as assigned.

Diversity Statement

A Diversity Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:
• What diversity means to you.
• A description of your experiences with a diverse range of individuals.
• A description of how issues of diversity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and/or the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving the study, analysis, evaluation, development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices or programs. Working knowledge of the general practices, program or administrative specialty. Basic knowledge of and the ability to apply fundamental concepts. Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures. Ability to learn, interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures relating to and impacting the applicable program, organizational unit or administrative specialty. Knowledge of and the ability to apply basic methods and procedures used for research and statistical analysis. Ability to analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistical techniques. Ability to make independent decisions, exercise sound judgment, handle multiple priorities, and organize and plan work assignments. Ability to compile, write, and present reports related to program or administrative specialty. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
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

2 - 4 years of experience in a dynamic and fast-paced human resources, payroll, or accounting environment. Familiarity with working in a bargaining unit setting. Experience in higher education institutions, preferably within the CSU system.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
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 a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees