The California State University · 1 day ago
Payroll Manager
SLO Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $117K/yr
4+ years expThe California State University is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and they are seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee all payroll operations for the university. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely processing of compensation and leave, supporting audit preparation, and implementing process improvements in payroll operations.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Overseeing all payroll operations for the university
Ensuring the accurate and timely processing of compensation and leave in compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements, CSU policies, and state and federal regulations
Ensuring proper documentation, approval workflows, and adherence to guidance from the Chancellor’s Office and State Controller’s Office (SCO)
Supporting audit preparation and state reporting requirements
Serving as a key advisor on complex payroll and policy matters, requiring detailed interpretation and judgment
Actively evaluating and implementing process improvements and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce manual workloads
Representing the university in CSU systemwide initiatives, user groups, and committees, contributing to payroll policy development and system enhancements across the institution
Qualification
Required
Thorough knowledge of payroll principles and practices
Demonstrated supervisory experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism
Ability to research and apply complex issues (e.g. collective bargaining agreements, Title V., Technical Letters)
Demonstrated ability to review, interpret and analyze financial information
Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines
Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in payroll processing, with at least one (1) year in a management/supervisory role
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
Educational benefits for eligible employees
Company
The California State University
The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 22 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and more than 450,000 students.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.85MKey Investors
DensoNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Dale Carlsen
2024-10-30Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2018-10-26Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Steve Relyea
Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
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2025-12-10
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