Director 2 Compensation

Houston Independent School District • Houston, TX

109d • $150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Director II, Compensation is responsible for leading the strategic planning, development, and execution of compensation programs that align with the district’s Destination 2035 goals and Employee Value Proposition. This position oversees the implementation of job evaluation methodologies, market-pricing strategies, and pay structure design to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness across all employee groups. The Director II collaborates with senior leaders to support key compensation initiatives, including district-wide salary planning, policy development, pay structure reviews, and compensation modeling to support talent acquisition and retention. The role also ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, including salary placement standards outlined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required in human resource management, finance, business administration, organizational leadership, or education; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, with a focus on compensation strategy and administration.
• Experience working in a public school district or a similarly complex organization is preferred.
• Prior experience managing compensation programs, leading cross-functional projects, and supporting district or department-level HR initiatives is required.
• Urban district or large system experience is strongly preferred.
• Intermediate or advanced skills in the use of the Windows environment and applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and TEAMS.
• Intermediate or advanced skills of HR Information Systems (HRIS), SAP (preferred), applicant tracking systems, SharePoint, databases, Google docs, webpage creation and management.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages cross-functional compensation initiatives that support districtwide talent and compensation strategies, as directed by the HR leadership. Monitors progress to ensure timely and effective execution.
• Partners with district leaders to support strategic salary planning for all employee groups, including the development of cost models and projections to inform annual budget recommendations.
• Develops and updates salary structures and pay tables in alignment with approved budget decisions and market data.
• Oversees compensation audits and analyses to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. Prepares data-driven reports and makes strategic recommendations for improvement.
• Leads the development and implementation of compensation policies and procedures that align with district priorities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while supporting the recruitment, retention, and recognition of high-quality talent.
• Provides guidance on the administration of stipends, incentives, contracts, and salary placement policies in compliance with TEA and TRS regulations.
• Oversees the evaluation of job classifications and compensation placement using established methodologies. Reviews and advises on job descriptions to ensure alignment with organizational structure and compensation frameworks.
• Leads compensation staff to improve internal processes and build sustainable systems that support continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Serves as a liaison to departments in the Human Resources team and other district departments and divisions. Provides communications to a variety of diverse stakeholders on projects and initiatives that cross divisions and departments.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $150,000.00 – $175,000.00
• 12-month contract

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree