Executive Director of HR Data, Compensation and Systems

Houston ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston ISD is seeking an Executive Director of HR Data, Compensation and Systems to provide strategic and operational leadership for the district's HR data, reporting, compensation administration, and HR information systems.

The role partners with HR, IT, Finance, Academics, and school leaders to improve data quality, automate priority workflows, and translate workforce information into actionable insights that support decision-making and a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in HR systems, data analytics, compensation, HR operations, or related field; experience leading teams or major projects.
• Experience in a large, complex organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for HR data, compensation, and HR information systems.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance, Academics, and school leadership to improve data quality and automate priority workflows.
• Translate complex workforce information into actionable insights to support workforce planning and district decision-making.

Skills

Data analytics

HR data management

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Executive Director of HR Data, Compensation and Systems provides strategic and operational leadership for the district's human resources data and reporting, compensation administration, and HR information systems. The Executive Director leads the implementation and continuous improvement of accurate, efficient, and transparent processes that support workforce planning, employee services, district decision-making, and a high-performance culture. This position collaborates with Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance, Academics, and school leadership to improve data quality, automate priority workflows, administer compensation programs, and translate complex workforce information into actionable insights.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, data analytics, information technology, business administration, organizational leadership, education, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred. Applicants who do not meet the stated education requirement may be considered when an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience demonstrates the knowledge and ability required for the position.

WORK EXPERIENCE

5+ years of progressively responsible experience in HR systems, data analytics, compensation, human resources operations, or a related field, including experience leading teams, major projects, or complex cross-functional initiatives. Experience in a large, complex organization preferred.