Who We Are

With an annual budget of $1.17 billion, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is California's seventh-largest school district, serving 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 136 schools in the City of San Francisco every year. We aim for All SFUSD students to graduate as independent thinkers with a sense of agency who have attained academic and creative skills to lead productive lives and contribute to our community.

What It Means to Work Here

The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:

Student-centered: We put students’ needs first
Fearless: We persist through challenges
United: We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths
Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person

We are also inspired by Vision, Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.

Who We Want

When you join our team at SFUSD, you can expect to be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and equity-oriented organization that is intensely focused on achieving our student outcome goals.

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are committed to and will champion our Core Values, are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and motivated to unleash our students’ potential. We want strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers comfortable in a continuous learning community.

Overview of the Position

As the Personnel Technician, you will report to the Director of Staffing and be an integral part of the Human Resources department. You will help to lead HR’s transformational work to deliver on the promises outlined in our long-term, city-wide North Star, Vision, Values, and Guardrails. We want someone who will champion a culture of equity, inclusivity, and accountability, empowering staff and leaders alike to create a thriving workplace for all. You will play a key role in supporting the recruitment, development, and retention of talent, ensuring that our workforce reflects the diverse community we serve. Your work will directly impact the lives of students and staff, advancing our mission of providing excellent service, fostering growth, and driving positive change across SFUSD.

Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of

duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

LIST JOB DUTIES BELOW

Maintain and update personnel records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with district policies and regulatory requirements
Prepare and analyze HR reports, including turnover, absenteeism, and recruitment data, to provide insights for decision-making and strategic planning
Utilize HRIS systems to track and manage employee data, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and data protection laws
Serve as a resource for district employees, providing guidance on HR processes, benefits enrollment, payroll issues, and other employment-related matters
Assist in implementing new HR policies, communicating changes to employees, and ensuring district-wide compliance
Assist in the design, development, and delivery of training programs for district employees, focusing on areas such as professional development, compliance, and HR policies
Assist with the resolution of workplace issues, including complaints, grievances, and disciplinary matters, ensuring fair treatment and adherence to due process
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws, including but not limited to, wage and hour laws, safety regulations, and anti-discrimination laws
Assist with audits and other HR compliance activities, ensuring the district’s practices meet legal standards and best practices
Perform other related duties

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

Deep knowledge of human resources management, including recruitment, employee classification, compensation, and labor relations, with a focus on policies and practices within public sector organizations
Knowledge of the application of human resources functions in California public schools and/or urban school districts, including familiarity with labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and policies governing public school employment
A proven record of effectively planning, organizing, and allocating resources to implement HR programs and actions that support organizational objectives
Experience leading and managing teams and individuals, demonstrating the ability to drive organizational change, improve HR processes, and implement strategies that align with district goals

Well-developed cultural humility, with an understanding of one’s own identity, internalized, interpersonal, and systemic racism, and the ability to recognize and address other forms of oppression within the workplace and broader educational context

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences (e.g., large groups, staff meetings, executive briefings, public board meetings, memos)
Strong analytics and quantitative skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations for the purposes of processing separations, calendaring appeals for action by the Commission, researching projects, and providing technical assistance to departments on personnel matters related to employment; and various Memoranda of Understanding.

Ability to: assist Personnel Analysts and senior staff in organizing a variety of materials relating to recruitment and selection, training, labor-relations, certification, benefits, classification and information systems; promote, establish, and maintain harmonious working relationships with professional staff, agencies, individuals, groups, and the general public; perform examination support, personnel processing and calendaring functions in a timely manner; speak clearly and concisely and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds; understand instructions to perform assigned tasks; and compose letters, memos, and notes.

Skill to: input and maintain employment related data and training information using a computer and/or typewriter.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of verifiable experience performing complex technical or clerical duties in a human resources

environment; AND ability to type/keyboard 40 words per minute.

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $80,478 - $97,819/annually, commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options, and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

Visit www.jobs.sfusd.edu and create a new account to begin your application.
You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references

and any applicable credentials or licenses

Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status

and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to the San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.

Personnel Technician (1203), Human Resources