Compensation Specialist

Stafford Municipal School District; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford Municipal School District seeks a Compensation Specialist to ensure equitable, competitive pay practices, maintain the Compensation Manual, and coordinate the annual Job Description Refresh Initiative. The role also oversees salary placement for new hires and status changes, working closely with Payroll and Finance to implement approved changes.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in HR operations and compensation analysis, with strong attention to compliance, data integrity, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 3–5 years direct experience in Human Resources Operations and analysis of compensation programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and implement procedures for administering pay practices and ensure consistent placement for new hires and employees changing assignments.
• Calculate and verify initial salary placement for new hires, rehires, promotions, transfers, demotions, and other status changes.
• Review experience and other qualifying information to determine salary placement and creditable years of experience.
• Ensure compensation decisions are applied consistently across similar job classifications.
• Partner with Payroll and Finance to ensure approved salary and compensation changes are implemented accurately and timely.
• Maintain District salary schedules, pay grades, compensation tables, and related documentation.
• Analyze salary structures to identify compression, inversion, internal equity concerns, market competitiveness, and other issues.
• Maintain historical compensation data to support trend analysis and long-range planning.
• Ensure job descriptions reflect organizational needs and support compensation and classification decisions.
• Maintain centralized inventory of District job descriptions, classifications, pay grades, and position information.
• Maintain and administer the District's stipend and supplemental pay structure.
• Coordinate preparation, issuance, tracking, and maintenance of employment contracts for certified and other contract-eligible positions.
• Provide data analysis, guidance, and recommendations to promote consistent compensation practices and compliance.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Title: Compensation Specialist Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Campus/Dept: Human Resources Reports To: Chief Human Resources Officer

Work Calendar: 226 Days Pay Grade: P06

Role Summary

The Compensation Specialist supports the district's strategic compensation and classification programs by ensuring pay practices are equitable, competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals. This position develops, documents, implements, and continuously improves procedures governing the administration of employee compensation, maintains the district's Compensation Manual, and serves as the primary coordinator for the annual districtwide Job Description Refresh Initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and implement procedures for administering the district's pay practices and ensure that procedures for placement of newly hired employees and employees who change assignments are applied consistently.
• Calculate and verify initial salary placement for new hires, rehires, promotions, transfers, demotions, and other employee status changes.
• Review employee experience and other qualifying information to determine appropriate salary placement and creditable years of experience.
• Ensure compensation decisions are applied consistently across similar job classifications.
• Partner with Payroll and Finance to ensure approved salary and compensation changes are implemented accurately and timely.
• Maintain District salary schedules, pay grades, compensation tables, and related compensation documentation.
• Analyze salary structures to identify compression, inversion, internal equity concerns, market competitiveness, and other compensation issues.
• Maintain historical compensation data to support trend analysis and long-range compensation planning.
• Ensure job descriptions accurately reflect organizational needs, support compensation and classification decisions.
• Maintain a centralized inventory of District job descriptions, job classifications, pay grades, and position information.
• Maintain and administer the District's stipend and supplemental pay structure.
• Coordinate the preparation, issuance, tracking, and maintenance of employment contracts for employees serving in certified and other contract-eligible positions.
• Provide data analysis, guidance, and recommendations to promote consistent compensation practices, regulatory compliance, and an exceptional employee experience.

Success Measures

• Personnel transactions are completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Employee records and compensation data remain accurate, complete, and compliant.
• Stakeholders receive timely, professional, and solution-oriented support.
• Annual compensation processes are implemented efficiently and with minimal corrections.
• Opportunities to improve systems, workflows, and service delivery are proactively identified and implemented.
• Strong relationships are maintained across departments through effective communication and collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Certification

High School Diploma/GED required

Experience

3-5 years direct experience in Human Resources Operations and analysis of compensation programs

Our Culture in Action

At Stafford MSD, we value employees who act with integrity, support district goals, communicate with professionalism and respect, prioritize the needs of students, and embrace continuous improvement.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Work is performed primarily in a professional office environment using standard office equipment, computers, and related technology.

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting and frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment.

The role may require occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying materials weighing up to 15 pounds.

Occasional travel to district facilities, meetings, or professional development activities may be required, as well as periodic work outside of normal business hours.

Stafford Municipal School District is committed to fostering a workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and provided equal opportunities to succeed. The District provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Your Impact at Stafford Municipal School District

Every role contributes to student success, whether serving students directly or supporting those who do, your work helps create a safe, welcoming, and high-performing district where every student and employee can thrive.