What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compensation Analyst position at YES Prep Public Schools?
Job Description
POSITION: Compensation Analyst
REPORTS TO: Director of Compensation and Benefits
POSITION TYPE: 12-month
START DATE: Immediately
COMPENSATION: $60,818 - $72,981, Home Office Grade 5
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:
- 24,700 Students
- 2,400 Team Members
- 15 Secondary Campuses
- 10 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 dynamic Compensation Analyst with a robust 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, and build transformative relationships.
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:
- Executing YES Prep’s compensation philosophy, policies, and protocols by determining compensation offers for campus roles and verifying all compensation data within the HRIS;
- Maintaining effective communication with staff, candidates, and hiring managers while creating, updating, and managing a comprehensive suite of compensation resources to ensure clarity and understanding of compensation policies and practices;
- Ensuring that 90% of extended teacher salary offers are accepted;
- Collaborating across all departments and campus leadership providing clear communication on compensation practices, policies, and decisions;
- Supporting with the annual roll-over process to ensure that all salary changes are accurate for the upcoming fiscal year;
- Successfully supporting with executing the creation and distribution of accurate annual compensation statements to all staff in May annually;
- Responding to inquiries regarding compensation practices and procedures, along with making recommendations for the resolution of outstanding issues;
- Regularly participating in and gathering data from market-based compensation surveys; using spreadsheet and data analysis techniques to assess results and market trends for compensation improvements.
- Upholding our no-negotiation policy to ensure that we aren’t inequitably offering higher salaries for candidates who negotiate better than others;
- Conducting annual reviews and making recommendations for necessary compensation adjustments to address any identified disparities;
- Responding quickly and thoroughly to staff compensation questions and concerns and escalating concerns that impact our commitment to fair compensation and transparency;
- Leading with a lens of impartiality in all compensation decisions to ensure that we are meeting or leading market across instructional and non-instructional roles;
- Performing frequent audits of internal compensation data, then identifying and addressing discrepancies;
- Collecting and analyzing employee feedback and data on specific issues or topics related to compensation;
- Conducting market research to ensure pay structure is market competitive;
- Supporting with the annual stipend review process and the bi-annual stipend distribution process;
- Tracking and submitting all Talent owned stipends for processing and distribution to all eligible staff.
- Additional duties as assigned.
THE PERSON
We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for 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:
THE MUST HAVES
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
- 1-3 years of compensation experience or 1-3 years of experience in a role requiring high analytical skills
- Extensive knowledge of human resource laws, regulations, and best practices
- Experience specializing in a professional field such as compensation, data, or systems.
- Proficient Microsoft Excel skills: a strong working knowledge and the ability to use a wide range of Excel functions and tools quickly and effectively
- Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends as needed and sit for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to operate in the gray and make informed decisions based on the available information
- 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
- 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 that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, 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 a 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 parental 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, and 2021. 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.
Salary : $60,818 - $72,981
