Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm. Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.

$5,359.82– $6,864.27 monthly – Successful candidate will start at step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate.

About Río Hondo College

Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths

Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Under the direction of an administrator or manager, performs a variety of specialized responsible and technical payroll and administrative activities to ensure processing of the District’s payroll in a timely and accurate manner; performs administrative payroll activities related to statistical recordkeeping and manual and computer-assisted processes.

1. Verifies, audits, edits, and initiates processing of assigned District payroll processes; verifies and validates information entered in the database that affects payroll generation. E

2. Identifies and resolves payroll discrepancies; ensures timekeeping data has been accurately entered into the payroll system; identifies and works with appropriate departments and management to resolve time reporting, funding, and/or coding discrepancies. E

3. Enters, updates, corrects, and adjusts data and performs necessary overrides of the payroll system as required to ensure accurate pay and accruals for the District. E

4. Establishes and maintains payroll records and files. E

5. Updates and tracks changes related to federal and state rules and regulations; updates and maintains payroll codes, retirement rates, and federal and state tax changes. E

6. Enters employee salaries, deductions, and tax information in the payroll system; enters direct deposit notes and notifies employees of direct deposit dates; receives, enters, processes, and notifies employees regarding wage garnishments; reviews, audits, and corrects records, as necessary. E

7. Performs specialized, technical, and lead functions in assembling, tabulating, calculating, verifying, and reconciling payroll and fiscally related information and data. E

8. Performs technical fiscal audit and monitoring operations related to one or more specialized payroll control functions. E

9. Assists in the revision, formulation, and implementation of improved payroll and record management systems and procedures. E

10. Coordinates and leads in classifying, posting, balancing, and verifying payroll records and transactions. E

11. Prepares payroll and fiscally related record analyses. E

12. Reviews, monitors, and verifies the accuracy and completeness of payroll transactions, records, and reports. E

13. Participates in internal and external audit processes and procedures; assists internal and external auditors as directed. E

14. Operates a personal computer, computer software programs and applications to perform a variety of payroll and administrative activities including word processing, database, and spreadsheet systems. E

15. Generates and prepares fiscal data and standard or ad-hoc reports and statistical payroll data; extracts, compiles, and analyzes data and information from a variety of sources; reviews, verifies, audits, and reconciles reports for accuracy and completeness; audits data, identifies discrepancies, and makes corrections as needed. E

16. Performs complex arithmetical calculations and verifies calculations for completeness and accuracy. E

17. Interprets payroll policies and procedures and provides accurate and timely information and assistance to management and employees; researches and handles daily inquiries from employees on a variety of technical payroll matters; assists departments with review and resolution of payroll issues. E

18. Interprets legal mandates, policies, regulations, and payroll operational guidelines to college management and personnel. E

19. Prepares or assists in the preparation of required state and federal reports. E

20. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative responsibilities in support of the department’s day-to-day activities and/or operations utilizing a variety of communication modalities including but not limited to answers and responds to phone calls, emails, text messages, and chat platforms; opens, screens, and distributes mail and correspondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion of requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance to standard office equipment. E

21. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge of:
• District and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment.
• California Education Code and Title V as it relates to the area of assignment.
• Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Methods, practices, and procedures pertaining to payroll accounting and fiscally related record management systems.
• Methods, practices, documents, and terminology used in payroll processing and recordkeeping.
• Laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreement (CBA) articles applicable to payroll preparation, processing, and reporting.
• Basic accounting and internal control policies and procedures.
• Standard office management practices and procedures.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication.
• Methods and techniques of recordkeeping, filing and file-sharing related to the area of assignment.
• Automated payroll record management, storage, and retrieval system.
• Financial and payroll related report preparation and format.
• Legal mandates, policies and operational guidelines pertaining to payroll and fiscally related matters
• Organization and planning methods, trends, techniques, and practices.
• Record-keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing system methods and techniques.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Computer software programs, applications, databases, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of the assignment.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Ability to:
• Independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
• Perform specialized, technical and lead payroll clerical functions.
• Understand, interpret, apply, and reach sound decisions in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and department policies.
• Collect, obtain, evaluate, and interpret technical and specialized payroll information correctly and explain information accurately to District management, faculty, and staff.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.
• Audit, review and effectively prepare payroll reports, records, and related summaries.
• Skillfully operate a computer terminal keyboard and other standard business-related equipment.
• Make complex arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Organize and maintain office and specialized department files.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of District documents and records related to the area of assignment.
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Utilize computer software programs, applications, and databases; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of assignment.
• Communicate with students, staff, and the public in person and via a variety of communication modalities using various technology resources.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those encountered during the course of work.

• High school graduate or General Educational Development (GED); supplemented by coursework or training in payroll accounting, auditing, and business practices and procedures; AND
• Three (3) years of responsible experience in general payroll record management, auditing, and report development involving manual and computer-assisted processes.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver license.
• May be required to travel for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, and or events in support of the overall objective of the position.

• Associate degree with coursework in accounting, finance, or related discipline.

The Payroll Technician is the entry-level classification within the Payroll Technician series. The Payroll Technician performs essential and routine responsibilities to ensure processing of the District’s payroll functions are completed in a timely and accurate manner. The incumbent performs standard payroll activities related to statistical recordkeeping, manual and computer-assisted processes. The Payroll Technician exercises limited independent judgement in the execution of the assigned responsibilities under general guidance of an administrator or manager and within well-defined and established guidelines.

The Payroll Technician is distinguished from the Payroll Technician II in that the latter is the journey-level classification within the Payroll Technician series. The Payroll Technician II performs specialized, technical, and moderately complex payroll and administrative activities to ensure District payroll is processed in a timely manner. The incumbent performs the essential responsibilities of the classification under limited direction and exercises independent judgement while following established policies and procedures related to the area of assignment. The incumbent performs the duties and responsibilities of the Payroll Technician I as a backup when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, operate personal computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic shades and colors and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees are frequently required to walk and stand and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

MENTAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this class, incumbents are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District, students, vendors and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom are dissatisfied or abusive.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work under typical office conditions, with constant interruptions, and the noise level may vary depending on activities of the office.


The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.

Applications are currently being accepted for Payroll Technician I. This is a Full-Time 100%, 12 month position. The days and hours of employment are Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.

Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.