Director 1 - Strategic Compensation, Grant Funded

Houston ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Houston is seeking a Director I for Strategic Compensation to enhance their mission of a high-performing talent system. The Director will design and manage compensation strategies aligned with the Teacher Excellence System. The role requires strong leadership skills, a focus on equity, and the ability to deliver impactful solutions in a dynamic environment. The position is grant-funded and involves compliance and sustainability planning. Strong candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven leadership experience, preferably within a similar industry or organization.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage innovative, data-driven compensation strategies.
• Ensure pay structures are sustainable, equitable, and aligned to teacher effectiveness.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage performance with urgency.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven compensation strategies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

The Director I – Strategic Compensation plays a pivotal leadership role in advancing HISD’s mission to create a high-performing, equity-driven talent system. Reporting to the Director II – Compensation, this position is responsible for designing and managing innovative, data-driven compensation strategies under the Teacher Excellence System (TES) that support HISD’s commitment to rewarding excellence, retaining top talent, and driving instructional quality. As a district-based leader, the Director will work in service of schools—ensuring pay structures are sustainable, equitable, and aligned to teacher effectiveness. This role requires the ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage performance with urgency, and deliver clear, high-impact solutions in a fast-paced environment. This is a grant-funded position and includes responsibility for grant compliance, reporting, and sustainability planning.

Responsibilities

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; master's degree preferred.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within a similar industry or organization.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field; master\'s degree preferred.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years of proven leadership experience, preferably within a similar industry or organization.

Application process

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