Senior Compensation Analyst

Description

Job Description

POSITION: Senior Compensation Analyst

REPORTS TO: Director of Compensation

POSITION TYPE: 12-month

START DATE: Immediate

COMPENSATION: $67,359 - $80,831, Home Office Grade 6

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.

Some Quick Stats About Us

• 21,000 Students
• 2,400 Team Members
• 16 Secondary Campuses
• 11 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report
  
  

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE OPPORTUNITY

YES Prep needs a forward-thinking and detail-oriented Sr. Compensation Analyst, with a diverse set of experiences to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.

To put it simply, you will support the development and ongoing administration of YES Prep’s compensation programs, strategies, and policies.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include:

• Compensation Analysis & Recommendations
• Makes compensation recommendations and executes YES Prep’s compensation philosophy, policies, and protocols by determining compensation offers for central office candidates, issuing offer letters, and verifying all compensation data within HRIS.
• Administers and maintain central office salary structures, pay grades, and supplemental compensation programs.
• Analyzes internal pay equity and recommend adjustments to ensure fairness and compliance.
• Prepares compensation offers for new hires and promotions, ensuring alignment with YES Prep’s compensation philosophy, policies, and protocols.
• Market Research & Benchmarking
• Participates in compensation surveys and analyze market data to assess competitiveness with surrounding districts and similar industries.
• Provides insights and recommendations for central office salary structure adjustments based on market trends.
• Data Management & Reporting
• Maintains accurate compensation data within our HRIS (TylerMunis) and performs regular audits to ensure integrity of our compensation data.
• Develops and distributes annual compensation statements for district staff.
• Prepares labor cost projections and compensation reports for leadership decision-making.
• Conducts regular audits of internal compensation data to ensure accuracy, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Policy & Compliance
• Ensures adherence to organizational compensation philosophy and policies, including no-negotiation practices.
• Supports compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to compensation.
• Communication & Resources
• Creates and maintain compensation resources and guides for staff and managers.
• Responds to compensation-related inquiries and provide clear, timely guidance.
• Collaborate across departments and campus leadership to provide clear communication on compensation practices, policies, and decisions.
• Supplemental Compensation Programs
• Assists in the development and administration of performance pay, incentive programs, and other supplemental compensation initiatives.
• Executes on tracking of generated Teacher Incentive Allotment funds and distribution for designees.
• Continuous Improvement
• Collaborates with leadership to identify opportunities for process improvements and enhancements to compensation structures.
• Supports training and education on compensation practices for managers and staff.
• Other Duties
• Performs job evaluations and slotting within established structures.
• Completes additional projects and tasks as assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  

THE PERSON

We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

• Maintain high expectations because they understand that when we lower our bar, students are at stake
• Seek context and understand that people are unique and invest the time to understand the needs of those we serve
• Build a culture of effective collaboration with stakeholders to create connection, engage in dialogue, and meet outcomes
• Effectively problem solves in the face of changing constraints to meet the needs of the organization
• See every situation from an equity lens to ensure that opportunity gaps are minimized for staff and students and relevant laws are being upheld
  
  

THE MUST HAVES

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• 3 years of compensation-related experience with specific experience creating compensation quotes and conducting benchmarking analyses
• Extensive knowledge of human resource laws, regulations, and best practices
• Experience specializing in a professional field such as compensation, data, etc.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends as needed and sit for prolonged periods of time
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships on a team and/or in a highly collaborative environment
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional
  
  

THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education
• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
• Conviction that high expectations high accountability = high performance and high growth
  
  

THE NICE TO HAVES

• Compensation certification and/or a math related degree
• 2 years of compensation specific experience
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
  
  

THE PERKS

• Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience.
• Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option that includes $50 YES Prep Paid Health Savings Account contribution, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20 hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.
• Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and an optional 457b Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off – Employees working 20 hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.
• Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.
• Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2025. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.
  
  
  
  

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.