HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist (School)

French American International School (San Francisco, CA); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The International School of San Francisco seeks a detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to support payroll, benefits, onboarding, and HR compliance. You will maintain employee records, assist with recruitment, and ensure accurate payroll processing while upholding federal, state, and local laws.

Join a diverse, inclusive community on a full-time basis, with a focus on operational excellence, confidentiality, and service to staff and managers across the school’s programs.

Qualifications

• Familiar with payroll and timekeeping processes.
• Experience handling confidential employee information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll processing and timekeeping.
• Maintain confidential employee personnel files and HRIS records.
• Coordinate onboarding, employee changes, leave administration, and offboarding.
• Support recruitment activities including postings, scheduling, and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Payroll processes

Confidentiality handling

HR reporting & analytics

Interpersonal communication

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

2-4 years HR experience

HRIS systems experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

NetSuite

Ramp or similar

Job description

The International School of San Francisco seeks a detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to support payroll, benefits, onboarding, and HR compliance. You will maintain employee records, assist with recruitment, and ensure accurate payroll processing while upholding federal, state, and local laws.

Join a diverse, inclusive community on a full-time basis, with a focus on operational excellence, confidentiality, and service to staff and managers across the school’s programs.