Payroll/Personnel Coordinator I

USCu2019s 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, 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: Bacheloru2019s 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 candidateu2019s 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. 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.

Created: 2026-04-13