The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) invites applications for the position of Payroll Systems Technician. A Payroll Systems Technician performs clerical-technical duties related to the entry of data, processing of forms and transactions, compilation and audit of data, preparation of reports and responses to inquiries, and resolution of system and employee issues related to payroll and retirement operations of the District.

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Monthly Salary: $4,695.52-$5,816.94 * ($56,346.24-$69,803.28 annually)

*Salary Information is based on a full-time, 12-month position

Health Benefits: District-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with $1,500 contributed by LACCD annually.

Paid Time Off: 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave per year, at least 16 paid holidays per year, and accrued vacation time from 10-24 days per year depending on the position. Other paid time off options are also available.

Retirement: Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) pension. Employees are also covered by Social Security.

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TYPICAL DUTIES

Identifies parameters and runs reports from HRIS payroll or time and attendance modules for use in audits and preparing reports.

Reviews personnel assignments and payroll and retirement data files from computerized and non-computerized sources to verify accuracy and/or identify errors such as underpayments, overpayments, and other variances.

Utilizes computerized payroll and related systems to calculate, code, and simulate payments, taxes, quotas, garnishments, deductions, step advancements, union dues, retirement contributions, service credit and other payroll/retirement data in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Determines the causes of errors and discrepancies in data such as salary, hourly rates, regular hours and overtime hours, payments, deductions, quota accruals and balances, and service credit; computes and prepares data for correction; and makes corrections to master records and systems.

Prints paychecks and pay stubs; verifies the accuracy and completeness of outcomes.

Processes special transactions such as workers compensation checks and jury duty check deductions.

Sets up and reconciles voluntary payroll deductions such as 403(b) and 457(b) deductions; prepares reports; identifies exceptions and remits payment to vendors.

Submits monthly retirement reports to CalSTRS, CalPERS, and/or PARS.

Assesses eligibility and enrolls new and continuing employees into the appropriate retirement system based on factors such as assignment, eligible service requirements, and prior membership; monitors workflow notices; and makes adjustments, corrections, or changes to retirement system enrollment and status as required.

Assists college payroll staff with resolving system issues related to time entry, transmittal, and adjustments and with solving individual employee problems by reviewing warrants and computerized payroll and personnel system records, identifying the source of problems, and providing explanations and instruction on appropriate corrective action.

Answers inquires and prepares third party correspondence and reports for federal, state, and other private and agencies such as Social Security Administration, Employment Development Department, Public Employees’ Retirement System CalPERS, State Teachers’ Retirement System CalSTRS, workers’ compensation administrators, and insurance companies.

Assists employees with payroll and retirement questions and issues by: responding to questions; providing applicable applications and forms; compiling information associated with application for retirement, post-retirement earnings, service credit reviews, and other related needs for documentation.

Prepares correspondence to employees regarding overpayments, repayment plans, taxes, union dues, and other payroll/retirement related topics.

Applies applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements, Laws and Rules of the Personnel Commission, and Rules of the Board of Trustees to the processing of payroll and retirement transactions.

Maintains files and records related to assigned work.

May provide work direction to clerical payroll and other clerical staff assigned to the unit.

May assist in testing configuration of payroll system additions and changes.

May participate in payroll and retirement system workshops sponsored by the Payroll Branch.

Performs related duties as assigned.

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VACANCIES

Vacancies currently exists at the LACCD District Office, 770 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017.The hiring list established by this examination will also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the life of the list.

Our Colleges include: Los Angeles City College; East Los Angeles College; Los Angeles Harbor College; Los Angeles Mission College; Los Angeles Pierce College; Los Angeles Southwest College; Los Angeles Trade-Technical College; Los Angeles Valley College; West Los Angeles College

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND one year of full-time, paid experience in the preparation of payrolls using a computerized payroll system, including computation of salary payments and deductions and resolution of discrepancies.

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B. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND one year of full-time, paid experience with the Los Angeles Community College District in the preparation of time reports or personnel assignments.

For a complete job description including the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities associated with the position please visit our website.

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HOW TO APPLY

Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system–https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=24&R2=1338&R3=001

Please see our job board for the filing deadline.

For a listing of other job opportunities with the Los Angeles Community College District refer to our Web Page at https://jobapscloud.com/laccd/jobboard.asp.

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SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of one or more exam parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are placed on an eligibility (hiring) list based on their overall exam score. In accordance with legal requirements, hiring departments may make job offers to candidates in the top three ranks of the eligibility list.

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ACCOMMODATION

Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.

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CONTACT US

Personnel Commission: class_jobs@laccd.edu

Phone: (213) 891-2129

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation offering educational opportunities to students in more than 40 cities covering an area of 882 square miles serving approximately 9.8 million residents. The LACCD is composed of nine comprehensive colleges and a District Office, which together employ approximately 2,200 classified (non-teaching) employees in 315 job classifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,695.52 - $5,816.94 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90017: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person