Director, Strategic Compensation

Director of Strategic Compensation

Exempt Status: Exempt

No. of Days: 226 According to district approved calendar

Department: Human Capital

Reports To: Chief of Human Capital or Executive Director of Human Capital

Supervises: As Assigned

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master's degree preferred

Texas Administrator certification preferred T-TESS appraiser certification preferred.

Experience: Minimum five years of progressive experience in human capital management, education administration, or compensation leadership Experience using teacher evaluation and growth systems such as T-TESS, MAP, STAAR Prior experience in a public school district or education-based organization preferred

Position Function/Purpose: The Director of Strategic Compensation ensures that Midland ISD schools have a strong, competitive, and performance-based compensation framework that attracts, rewards, and retains effective teachers, leaders, and school support personnel. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Human Capital, this role designs, manages, and continuously improves all district compensation systems including the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), stipends, and other incentive structures, while ensuring compliance with Texas Education Agency (TEA) guidelines and alignment with the district's strategic plan to invest in talent development. The Director collaborates cross-functionally with Finance, Human Capital, Teaching & Learning, and campus leadership teams to ensure all pay systems are data-driven, transparent, and strategically aligned to district priorities.

Special Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of strategic compensation structures within public education Strong leadership and management abilities Analytical and data interpretation skills for compensation analysis and projections Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple complex projects with accuracy and timeliness Knowledge of TEA and federal compensation regulations Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to coach and support team members effectively Proficiency in Microsoft Office and compensation management tools

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead Strategic Compensation Projects
• Directs cross-functional compensation initiatives to ensure fidelity, impact, and compliance with state and district guidelines.
• Design and Manage Compensation Systems
• Leads annual salary planning and forecasting, integrating performance-based models and evaluation outcomes (e.g., T-TESS, MAP, STAAR).
• Monitor Market Competitiveness
• Conducts compensation studies and salary analyses to maintain a competitive pay structure that supports recruitment and retention of high-performing employees.
• Oversee Job Classification and Position Management
• Manages job codes, classifications, and position control to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with district compensation policies.
• Strengthen Data and Reporting Systems
• Leads the design and oversight of data tracking tools that connect evaluation results to salary decisions with precision and transparency.
• Develop Team Capacity and Departmental Excellence
• Coaches and supports Compensation team staff to build internal capacity, strengthen processes, and ensure high-quality service delivery to schools and departments.
• Lead Data Audits and Compliance Reviews
• Implements robust data validation processes to maintain the integrity of compensation records and ensure compliance with all legal, policy, and reporting requirements.
• Represent the District in Compensation Matters
• Serves as a knowledgeable resource on compensation topics and communicates pay structures clearly to staff, administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Support Department Grant Management and Sustainability Planning
• Ensures department compensation programs funded through grants meet all compliance requirements and collaborates with leadership to plan for long-term program sustainability.
• Provide Strategic Insights to Leadership
• Prepares reports, presentations, and recommendations that inform decision-making and enhance operational efficiency within Human Capital.
• Model Professionalism and Accountability
• Demonstrates reliability, responsiveness, and a commitment to excellence in all areas of responsibility.
• Promote Continuous Improvement
• Seeks feedback, participates in professional learning, and applies new practices to improve the quality and effectiveness of compensation systems.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Performs other related responsibilities contributing to the success of the Human Capital division.

Qualification Requirements

• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate written and verbally with employees, stakeholders and general public.
• Must be able to independently complete complex tasks, special projects and to organize and analyze information pertinent to the smooth operation of the district.
• Proficient keyboarding, word processing, and file maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of school district organization, operations, and administrative policies.
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use technology and software to ensure efficiency and quality work.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made, if necessary, while performing the duties of this job. Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Equipment Used: Personal computer Printer Copier Fax machine

Work Environment: Normal office environment

Revision Date 10/31/25

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information. Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.