USCs School of Cinematic Arts is seeking a Payroll/Personnel Coordinator I to join its Business Office. The School of Cinematic Arts is in the heart of Los Angeles, considered the entertainment capital of the world, and is one of the leading media schools in the world. Founded in collaboration with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1929 over 85 years ago, the USC School of Cinematic Arts has fueled and mirrored the growth of entertainment as an industry and an art form. As a member of the team, the Payroll Coordinator plays a key role in the continued success of the school. The responsibilities for the position include providing administrative and payroll support for the School of Cinematic Arts. This position interacts with central payroll and personnel offices, faculty, staff, and students to facilitate the exchange of information and to assist in resolving payroll or personnel matters. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills with strong attention to detail. These support functions include but are not limited to: Prepares, reviews and processes a variety of payroll transactions in Workday. Addresses problems and incomplete payroll and new hire paperwork with appropriate unit and assists in problem resolution. Has responsibility for the research, compilation, analysis and reconciliation of payroll data for staff, faculty and student workers. Produces standard and ad-hoc reports. Processes and tracks late checks, processes payroll expense transfers in Kuali, overpayments, and grants access to individuals in the IVIP system. Coordinates and is responsible for onboarding staff, faculty and students, ensuring pay is processed accurately and on time. Enters student aid and awards Completes input for Lincware applications for incoming contractors Ensures paperwork and reports are complete, accurate and appropriate, processed in a timely manner, complies with payroll and personnel policies and procedures and in accordance with governmental and agency requirements. Minimum Education: High school or equivalent Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Skilled in payroll or personnel processing with knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations. Ability to establish and maintain accurate payroll and personnel records. Preferred Educations: Bachelors Degree Preferred Experience: 3 years Preferred Field of Expertise: Skilled in payroll or personnel processing within Workday with knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations. Ability to establish and maintain accurate payroll and personnel records. Knowledge of related university policies and procedures. This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. During peak periods, additional in-office presence may be required. The hourly range for this position is $29.28-33.12. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Job Description Coordinates and provides a wide variety of payroll and/or personnel services that vary in complexity for a school, division, department or facility with minimal supervision. Provides general payroll and personnel assistance to a home department unit of a school, department or facility. Interacts with central payroll and personnel offices, faculty, staff, and students to facilitate the exchange of information and to assist in resolving payroll or personnel matters. Performs some assignments that are non-routine and vary in complexity with minimal direction as needed. May act as a lead to other payroll/personnel employees with work assignments, problem resolution and/or with special projects. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. 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