HRIS Specialist

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 an equity driven, 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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

YES Prep needs a dynamic HRIS Specialist 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.

• Assisting with the onboarding process for new hires, including scheduling orientation sessions and ensuring all necessary documentation is completed.
• Performing I9 verifications to confirm eligibility for employment.

• Managing the Talent inbox by reviewing and responding to emails related to Verification of Employment (VOEs) needing additional information, Statements of Employment (SOEs), and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) inquiries.

• Maintaining and updating employee service records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Overseeing the management of employee transcripts and ensure they are up-to-date and accessible.

• Supporting worker's compensation claims by coordinating with insurance providers and employees (scope of duties related to this function will be determined and communicated as needed).

• Ensuring timely and accurate processing of unemployment claims, specifically those related to voluntary separations (Vol EOEs),

• Monitoring and managing expired documents, including renewal notifications and updating records as required.

• Managing records and documentation related to approved student drivers, ensuring compliance with company policies.

• Maintaining and updating the Do Not Hire (DNH) registry to ensure compliance with company and legal standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 0-2 years of professional experience in a human resource, administrative, or operations -focused role
• Evidence of strong writing skills and aesthetically pleasing work products
• Obsessive attention to detail
• Organized to the point where juggling multiple tasks and projects, on a daily basis, is a walk in the park
• Plays to win and is always up for a challenge
• Works through difficulty and embodies a “Whatever It Takes” attitude
• Can lead and support, even when little direction is given
• Doesn’t spill the beans on the highest level of confidential matters
• A sense of humor with an ability to appreciate levity
• Ability to learn new systems and programs quickly and efficiently
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value 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
• Human Resources experience or a strong desire to dive into the Human Resources field
• Has a creative energy and strong track record of innovative, solutions-oriented ideas
• Leadership experience at the college or professional level
• Microsoft Excel

• 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.

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  Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.

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  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.

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  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, and 2021. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.