Senior Executive Director of HR Data & Compensation Systems

Houston ISD; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston ISD in Houston, TX, is seeking a Senior Executive Director of HR Data and Compensation Systems to lead enterprise HR analytics, data infrastructure, and compensation strategy. The role reports to the CHRO and focuses on transforming data into actionable insights that improve talent management and district performance.

You will partner with IT, Finance, and Academic divisions to design scalable data ecosystems, automate workflows, and ensure evidence-based decisions across the district.

Job description

Senior Executive Director of HR Data & Compensation Systems

Houston, TX, United States

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2808
• Job Category Human Resources
• Posting Date 08/17/2026, 01:10 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 4400 W 18th St, Houston, TX, 77092, US