Senior Compensation Analyst Home Office (hybrid and in-person)

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