Senior Executive Director of HR Data and Compensation Systems

Houston ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston ISD seeks a Senior Executive Director of HR Data and Compensation Systems to lead the transformation of HR data, analytics, and compensation systems into an enterprise framework that supports high performance and data-informed decision-making across the district.

The role partners with HR, Information Technology, Finance, and Academic divisions to design scalable data ecosystems, automate workflows, and translate complex analytics into actionable insights that drive districtwide

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in HR systems, data analytics, or compensation strategy.
• At least 5 years in a senior executive, corporate environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of HR technology, data infrastructure, and compensation strategy.
• Partner with HR, IT, Finance, and Academic divisions to design scalable HR data ecosystems.
• Automate critical workflows and transform analytics into clear, actionable insights.
• Drive districtwide performance and accountability through evidence-based human capital practices.

Skills

HR leadership

Data analytics

Enterprise data integration

HR systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Senior Executive Director of HR Data and Compensation Systems serves as a strategic and analytical leader advancing HISD’s transformation into a high-performance, results-driven school district. This role integrates compensation systems, HR information systems, HR data, and analytics into a unified enterprise framework that promotes operational excellence, transparency, and data-informed decision-making at every level of the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Senior Executive Director of HR Data and Compensation Systems provides executive oversight of HR technology, data infrastructure, and compensation strategy and implementation to ensure that all human capital practices are evidence-based and aligned with the district’s vision of a high-performance culture that prioritizes student outcomes through exceptional talent management.

As a key architect of HISD’s human capital transformation, this leader partners with HR departments, Information Technology, Finance, and Academic divisions to design scalable HR data ecosystems, automate critical workflows, and transform complex analytics into clear, actionable insights that drive districtwide performance and accountability. The ideal candidate brings corporate-level expertise in enterprise data integration at a large scale, advanced analytics, and system transformation, coupled with a deep understanding of compensation strategy and workforce analytics within a performance-driven culture.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required in the following human resource functions: human resource management, data analytics, information technology, business administration, organizational leadership, or education.; Master’s Degree preferred. *

*Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in HR systems, data analytics, or compensation strategy, with at least 5 years in a senior executive, corporate environment.

*Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.