Human Resources Compliance Officer

San Diego Unified School District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for employee and/de-p

District health and wellness benefits

Job summary

San Diego Unified School District is seeking a Human Resources Compliance Officer to manage district-wide ADA accommodation programs and statutory leaves across staff. You will oversee intake, processing, and documentation, and work with legal counsel to ensure compliance.

The role requires supervising staff and delivering training on complex regulations. Position is full-time in the Human Resources Department in San Diego, CA, with benefits and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven years of HR experience.
• Specialized experience in ADA interactive process and statutory leaves.
• Public agency or TK-12 district experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, audit, and evaluate ADA accommodation and leave programs.
• Oversee intake and processing of accommodation requests and leaves.
• Provide guidance on ADA, leaves, and risk management with legal counsel.
• Coordinate interactive process meetings and maintain records.
• Supervise staff and develop training on compliance and reporting.

Skills

7+ years HR experience

ADA interactive process experience

Leaves of absence knowledge (FMLA/CFRA

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, or related field

Job description

Human Resources Compliance Officer

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5930036
• Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: Sep 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Human Resources Compliance Officer will plan, organize, manage, and evaluate District-wide human resource compliance programs, operations, and processes related to staff accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), federal and state statutory leaves of absence (Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), and mandatory employee statutory clearances; collaborate with cross-functional departments to align industrial injury and Workers' Compensation workflows with human resource functions; serve as the technical and procedural authority in conducting interactive process meetings, evaluate essential job functions, process requests for reasonable accommodation, and monitoring return-to-work and leave of absence workflows across certificated and classified personnel; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working Location: Human Resources Department. 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA92103
• Work schedule: Full-time / 12 months per year
• The position is paid on the Non-Represented Classified Supervisors Salary Schedule II ,Salary Plan N700, Grade 034
• Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents

Examples of Duties:

Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.E = Essential Functions

• Plan, develop, implement, audit, and evaluate human resources and integrated District-wide policies, procedures, and workflows related to the District's ADA accommodation programs, federal and state leaves (including FMLA, CFRA, PDL), industrial injury, other statutory and District leaves to ensure requirements and District compliance obligations are met. E
• Oversee the implementation of efficient intake, processing, and evaluation of employee requests for reasonable accommodation under the ADA and statutory leaves of absence; establish and support standard operating procedures to ensure prompt case resolution, legal compliance, and seamless coordination between employees, department leadership, site administrators, and healthcare providers. E
• Provide technical expertise and advise District leadership and staff on related laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and bargaining unit agreements across ADA, leaves of absence, and, in partnership with Risk Management, the District's return-to-work program; collaborate and consult with legal counsel on complex compliance matters, accommodation determinations, and legal risks. E
• Facilitate ADA interactive process meetings with employees, site and department administrators, and bargaining unit representatives. E
• Ensure accurate preparation and maintenance of reports, records, and documentation on employee leaves of absence, leave usage, interactive process meetings, processing timelines, workflows, processes for Workers' Compensation intersections with human resource functions, and training completion rates; apply change management principles to implement and maintain District-wide standardized efficient compliance systems. E
• Plan, create, and facilitate comprehensive compliance trainings for District administrators and staff regarding interactive process duties, leave rights, and statutory compliance; oversee District-wide human resource related training, tracking, and learning module delivery. E
• Oversee, audit, and maintain District-wide tracking systems for mandatory employee clearances, including but not limited to Tuberculosis (TB) assessments, federal Form I-9 employment verification, and continuous state employment eligibility status. E
• Interpret current and updated laws, regulations, and legislation in consultation with legal counsel; make recommendations to leadership to update compliance requirements in current policies, procedures, processes and collective bargaining agreement provisions. E
• Direct, supervise, train, and develop staff; build team capacity, mentor staff through system changes, assign work, evaluate performance, and participate in interview and selection processes. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, or other related field and seven (7) years of increasingly responsible human resources experience. Must include specialized experience in the ADA interactive process and statutory leaves of absence. Direct supervisory experience, workflow change management, and experience in a public agency or TK-12 educational setting are highly desirable.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Professional license or certification in human resources (i.e., SHRM, PHR, SPHR, CHRP, PSHRA, CHRM,) preferred.

INTERVIEW PROCESS:

We anticipate in-person interviews to be held in mid to late October.

For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Personnel Analyst Suzette Hunter at [e-mail].

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San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of a person’s actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these characteristics.

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: [phone], [e-mail] /Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: [phone], [e-mail] /504 Coordinator Eri Nall: [phone], [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $154,036.44 to $197,734.08 Per Year

Job Categories:

Administration > Human Resources

Organization-level Positions > Officer

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• San Diego Unified School District Human Resources
• 4100 Normal Street
• San Diego, California 92103
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]