Human Resources Manager

OUR SCHOOL

The International School of San Francisco is a PK-12 independent school in San Francisco. Founded in 1962, the school is a multicultural, multilingual educational institution with almost 1,100 students across an urban campus in the heart of the city.

MISSION

Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, The International School of San Francisco offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance. Our international community brings together people from many backgrounds. Together we strive to create a shared culture that develops compassionate, confident, and principled people who will make the world better. We base our community on these values: Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Curiosity.

OPPORTUNITY

Working at The International School of San Francisco opens up a myriad of opportunities – both personal and professional. Critical to our Strategic Plan in creating a proud, engaged community; we appreciate our faculty and staff by fostering a community of ongoing learning, respect, and collegiality and by providing competitive compensation and benefits. It is also of paramount importance to us that we continue to foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion as we build a school community of individuals who are an actual representation of the world in which we live.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Human Resources Manager is a key member of the Business Office, supporting the Director of Human Resources in managing HR operations for faculty, staff, and administrators. This role provides leadership and oversight to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency in HR processes, including payroll, benefits, and leaves administration. The HR Manager also serves as a resource for employee relations and policy guidance, and works to ensure that HR practices support the school’s mission and values.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Oversight & Compliance

• In partnership with the HR Director, ensure compliance with California and federal employment laws, including wage/hour regulations, Cal/OSHA, and mandated trainings.
• Review HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook; recommend updates as needed.

Payroll & Benefits

• Lead management of payroll efforts - including completing, reviewing and ensuring accuracy.
• Oversee benefits administration, ensuring enrollments, changes, and terminations are accurate.
• Support the HR Director in open enrollment, renewals, and vendor management.

Leaves of Absence, ADA & Workers’ Compensation

• Review leave requests, ADA accommodations, and workers’ compensation claims for accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex or sensitive cases.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to legal requirements.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Oversee recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination.
• In conjunction with the HR Director, participate in interviews and hiring decisions alongside department leaders.
• Ensure smooth onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as a resource for faculty and staff regarding HR policies and workplace concerns.
• Provide coaching and support to managers on low-level employee relations matters, escalating more serious concerns to the HR Director.
• Promote an inclusive workplace culture consistent with the school’s mission and values.

Performance Management & Development

• Coordinate annual performance evaluation processes.
• Support the HR Director in professional development and training initiatives.
• Monitor completion of legally mandated training.

HR Reporting & Business Office Collaboration

• Generate HR metrics and reports to support leadership decision-making.
• Collaborate with payroll and finance staff in the Business Office to ensure alignment.
• Identify and recommend process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s a plus).
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• 4–6 years of progressive HR experience, including supervisory or review responsibilities; school or nonprofit experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance.
• Experience reviewing payroll, benefits, and leave processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills to plan and execute units of learning.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Salary range from $90,000 to $120,000 depending on experience and qualification.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The International School of San Francisco is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation, and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual, and bicultural students, faculty, and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI).