HRIS Coordinator (Temporary)

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 team-oriented culture.

• 19,500 Students
• 2,300 Team Members
• 15 Secondary Campuses
• 9 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.

YES Prep needs a dynamic HRIS Coordinator - Temporary 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 work on a team to manage the onboarding process for new hires and status changes.

• Responding to email inquiries from a variety of constituents, including current employees, managers, candidates, new hires, former employees, external entities, etc. in a professional and timely fashion;
• Completing I-9 verifications and meetings, verifications of employment, loan verifications, and service records for new, current, and former employees;
• Executing and assisting on a variety of work projects and processes to meet department and organizational goals;
• Supporting with data auditing of employee records to ensure that we remain in compliance with federal and state laws;
• Ensuring employee folders are accurate and aligned to organizational policies and procedures;
• Additional duties as assigned.

• 0-3 years of professional experience in a human resource, administrative, or operations focused role
• Comfort using computer application systems and programs
• Self-starter who is hungry to grow and learn in an HR professional setting
• Effective communicator in both written and oral form, with excellent clarity and grammar
• Attention to detail and thoroughly checks work products
• Ability to use your time, energy, and resources in an effective way
• Doesn’t spill the beans on the highest level of confidential matters
• Embody a “whatever it takes” spirit and ability to be flexible when priorities adjust on a quick timeline
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools

• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• Experience with Human Resources, Benefits, or Payroll systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and other Microsoft programs

• Compensation – This position is a non-exempt, hourly position; hourly rates commensurate with experience.
• Benefits – This position is not benefits eligible