Payroll Coordinator
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Payroll Coordinator
Job No: 553301
Work Type:
Staff
Location:
Central California:
San Luis Obispo - Mustang Business Park
Categories:
Bargaining Unit:
Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Job Search Category/Discipline:
Administrative, Appointment Type:
Temporary, Time Basis:
Full Time, Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac):
On-site (work in-person at business location)
Under the general supervision of the Payroll Director, this position acts as administrative support for the Payroll Services office. This position will provide administrative support to the payroll team at Mustang Business Park as well as back up support for Payroll tasks performed by the Employee Services Center on campus. This position also serves as back‑up for all aspects of the payroll transaction scanning and routing in our imaging software for the department.
This is a full‑time, 12‑month temporary position and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement.
Department SummaryThe Payroll Department is responsible for processing payroll actions and managing leave accounting for faculty and staff of the University.
Key QualificationsExperience to be fully functional in all technical aspects of work assignments. Thorough knowledge of office systems and ability to use a broader range of technology, systems and packages. Ability to strictly enforce CSU, State and Federal employment eligibility policies and procedures. Ability to perform standard business math, such as calculate ratios and percentages, track financial data, and make simple projections.
Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
High school diploma or its equivalent. Type 45 wpm. Four years of general office support or technical experience. (Training in a vocational school or full‑time college education may be substituted for two years of the required experience on the basis of one year of college education for 6 months of experience).
Salary and BenefitsAnticipated Hiring Range: $48,564 - $56,904 per year
Classification Range: $48,564 - $70,752 per year
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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.
Cal PolyCal Poly is a nationally‑ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top‑tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly's hands‑on philosophy, small class sizes and close student‑faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world.
For more information, visit calpoly.edu.
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive…
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