Personnel Technician (1203), Disability & Leave Services (Anticipated)

San Francisco Unified School District; San Francisco (CA); In loco; USD 87.000 - 106.000; Tempo pieno

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San Francisco Unified School District in San Francisco is seeking a meticulous Personnel Technician to support Disability & Leave Services. This permanent exempt role reports to the Senior Leaves Analyst and involves processing leave requests, coordinating accommodations, and maintaining HR data with accuracy and privacy.

The strongest candidates will have experience in HR, knowledge of FMLA/CFRA/ADA, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate workflows across

Competenze

• Two (2) years of verifiable experience performing complex technical or clerical duties in a human resources environment.
• Ability to type/keyboard 40 words per minute.
• Knowledge of federal and state leave laws (FMLA, CFRA, PDL) and disability management.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and discretion.
• Ability to coordinate workflows and manage case queues.

Mansioni

• Serve as Tier I contact for Disability & Leave Services and respond to routine inquiries.
• Support administration of leave, disability, return-to-work and related programs.
• Receive, review, log, and coordinate intake for leave requests; manage workflow queues.
• Coordinate administrative workflow and monitor deadlines.
• Enter and verify employee information in HR systems and ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare recurring reports and dashboards for workload management.
• Coordinate workshops and program activities related to Disability & Leave Services.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, Staffing, and other District departments.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Communication skills

Data entry

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

HRIS knowledge

Workflow coordination

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Job Class: 1203 Personnel Technician, Disability & Leave Services

Salary Range: $87,235-$106,038/annually

Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (what does this mean?)

Calendar: Full Time / Full Year

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 121 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.

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

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

The 1203 Personnel Technician will report to the Senior Leaves Analyst and be a part of the Leaves Team within the Human Resources Department. Under general direction, performs a variety of technical and clerical duties in support of leave-of-absence administration.

Essential functions include assisting with organizing and compiling documents, materials, and data related to leave of absence requests; processing personnel actions in accordance with Civil Service rules and applicable laws, policies, and procedures; responding to inquiries and communicating with employees and internal teams to provide and receive leave-related information; reviewing reports and correspondence for completeness and routing or processing items in accordance with established procedures; entering, updating, and maintaining data in HR systems and databases related to leave activities; and providing administrative support for projects and assignments.

Essential Duties

As the Personnel Technician, you will:

• Serve as the Tier I point of contact for Disability & Leave Services by providing outstanding customer service and responding to routine inquiries regarding leave of absence, workplace accommodations, return-to-work processes, and related Human Resources programs using established procedures, reference materials, and approved communications.
• Support the administration of employee leave of absence, disability accommodation, return-to-work, temporary modified duty, ergonomic, and related Disability & Leave Services programs in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, Civil Service Rules, collective bargaining agreements, District policies, and established procedures.
• Receive, review, log, assign, and coordinate intake for leave, accommodation, and return-to-work requests; manage workflow queues and route cases to the appropriate Analyst or Senior Analyst in accordance with established guidelines.
• Coordinate administrative workflow by monitoring case activity, tracking routine deadlines, scheduling appointments and meetings, facilitating document collection, and maintaining communication with employees, supervisors, and internal partners throughout the administrative process.
• Enter, update, maintain, and verify employee information in Human Resources, payroll, leave management, and other information systems; ensure records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with established procedures.
• Review leave, accommodation, and related documentation for completeness and accuracy; notify employees of missing information using approved communications and elevate matters requiring policy interpretation, eligibility determinations, or case analysis to an Analyst or Senior Analyst.
• Process routine leave and personnel transactions, complete standardized leave-related forms, and maintain confidential employee records in accordance with established procedures and applicable privacy requirements.
• Prepare recurring reports, maintain operational dashboards and case tracking systems, and compile data to support workload management, compliance reporting, and operational decision-making.
• Coordinate workshops, webinars, orientations, and other program activities related to Disability & Leave Services, including scheduling, communications, and administrative support.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, Staffing, Workers' Compensation, Employee Relations, and other District departments to coordinate routine administrative activities and support efficient service delivery.
• Support Analysts and Senior Analysts by coordinating workflow, organizing records, preparing case materials, maintaining tracking systems, and performing other technical and administrative activities that facilitate effective case management.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information and comply with applicable privacy laws, District policies, and established procedures governing personnel and medical records.
• Identify issues requiring Analyst or Senior Analyst review and promptly elevate matters involving policy interpretation, eligibility determinations, accommodation analysis, medical restrictions, legal compliance, or other issues requiring independent judgment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The strongest candidates will have:

• Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD’s commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile
• Experience providing technical or administrative support within Human Resources, Disability Management, Leave Administration, Benefits Administration, Workers' Compensation, or a related employee services environment.
• Familiarity with applicable federal and state leave and disability laws and regulations, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Experience working in a public sector, education, healthcare, or other highly regulated and/or unionized environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple work assignments, manage competing priorities, and maintain organized, accurate, and timely work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy, records management, and maintaining the integrity of Human Resources information systems.
• Experience using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), case management systems, or other enterprise database applications to enter, maintain, retrieve, and report information.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify routine issues, apply established procedures, and appropriately elevate matters requiring additional review or analysis.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees, supervisors, and colleagues while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain administrative processes clearly and provide consistent information using established procedures, templates, and reference materials.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build effective working relationships within a complex organization.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and changing operational requirements.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms), and other technology used to support Human Resources operations.

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 $87,235-$106,038/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.

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.

District Nondiscrimination Statement:

San Francisco Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, sexual harassment and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.

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

Title IX Nondiscrimination Statement and Grievance Procedures:

Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person's verbal or written report. Such a report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or electronic mail address, or by mail to the office address, listed for the Title IX Coordinator.

District Title IX Coordinator:

Eva Kellogg

Office of Equity

555 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94102

415-355-7334 or [e-mail]

Title IX Nondiscrimination Statement and Grievance Procedures:

Any person may report discrimination on the basis of a physical or mental disability (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute discrimination on the basis of a physical or mental disability), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Section 504 Coordinator.

District Section 504 Coordinator:

Alicia Rodriguez

1515 Quintara St., San Francisco, CA, 94116

[phone] or [e-mail]