Founded in 1967, Lycée Français de San Francisco is an independent, international school providing a multilingual and multicultural education to approximately 900 students from preschool through Grade 12. Representing more than 50 nationalities and 35 languages across three Bay Area campuses, the Lycée combines French educational traditions with a distinctly international outlook, preparing intellectually curious, adaptable students to contribute in an interconnected world.
As the School approaches 60 years of academic excellence, it is preparing to launch the most ambitious philanthropic initiative in its history: a $10 million capital and endowment campaign. The campaign will invest in a new gymnasium and recreational space, a community hub, art and music classrooms, and an endowment supporting faculty and programs.
The Opportunity
Following nearly 60 years of academic excellence and service to the Bay Area, the Lycée is strengthening its administrative and HR functions to support the School’s continued impact. The Director of Human Resources and Compliance will lead the day-to-day operational and compliance functions of the HR office, helping ensure employment practices are legally compliant, consistently documented, and efficiently administered.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director will operate with significant independence across employee relations, workplace investigations, payroll oversight, personnel administration, supervisor training, recruitment and onboarding, and employment-law compliance. The Director will serve as the School’s subject-matter expert on California and federal wage and hour law and will advise administrators and supervisors on performance management, documentation, employee relations, and consistent application of policy.
The Lycée seeks a disciplined, hands-on HR practitioner who combines deep technical expertise with sound judgment, discretion, and strong communication skills.
For a leader who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and compliance, this is an opportunity to strengthen the infrastructure supporting a diverse, multilingual educational community.
The salary range for this position is $150,000 – $165,000.
