Compensation Analyst

Compensation Analyst

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director of Human Capital & Talent Development

Pay Grade 03: Administrative Management

Dept./School: Human Capital & Talent Development Date Initiated: April 2025

WHO WE ARE

La Joya Independent School District (LJISD) is committed to the success of every student and staff member. With a century-long tradition of excellence in the Rio Grande Valley, we are proud to serve over 22,000 students across more than 30 campuses. Our mission—Educational Excellence: The Right of Every Student—drives our work every day.

We are grounded in five district priorities:

1. Customer Service
2. Trust & Transparency
3. High-Quality Instruction
4. Excellence in Leadership
5. Integrity & Accountability

We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining high-quality talent is essential to student success.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a Compensation Analyst who will be instrumental in shaping a fair, competitive, and transparent compensation system for all La Joya ISD employees. This individual will support staffing efficiency, ensure alignment with TEA and TASB guidelines, and uphold budget responsibility while helping to recruit and retain top-tier talent.

This role is critical in maintaining La Joya ISD's zero-based staffing model, supporting the annual TASB salary structure reviews, ensuring compliance with FLSA classifications, and assisting in staffing audits—including those of administrative assistants, custodial teams, paraprofessionals, and coaching assignments.

WHY LA JOYA ISD

You will be joining a district that is building on a strong tradition of athletic and academic excellence while rapidly evolving to create innovative systems that elevate student outcomes through athletics. You will receive strategic, targeted support in your leadership journey and have access to high-quality, research-based professional development and resources. La Joya ISD is deeply committed to continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and fostering a culture of growth—for our students, staff, and athletic programs.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Public Administration, or related field required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Understanding of Texas public school compensation practices, including TEA minimum salary schedules and TASB recommendations
• Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, lookup functions, and charts), Frontline ERP, and HRIS platforms
• Ability to conduct FLSA reviews and develop classification justifications
• Excellent analytical, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of staffing formulas, contract days, and position control

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in compensation analysis, HR analytics, or related field
• Experience with TASB pay structure implementation and public sector compensation preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain and revise the district's pay grade tables, stipend schedules, and extra-duty pay structures
• Collaborate with the Finance Department to ensure position control and budget accuracy
• Lead compensation alignment reviews for all job description changes, reclassifications, and new role proposals
• Assist in the annual TASB salary study and compensation updates

Data Review & Salary Administration:

• Analyze compensation data for equity, competitiveness, and internal alignment
• Process salary changes for reclassifications, promotions, demotions, lateral moves, and adjustments
• Calculate salaries using La Joya ISD's step scale and calendar conversion methodology
• Validate salaries for new hires, substitute placement, and mid-year staffing changes

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Coach, and train talent development coordinators, specialists, and assigned support staff

Classification & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate records of job descriptions and ensure alignment with FLSA standards and Board policy
• Review and classify positions as exempt or non-exempt in compliance with federal and state guidelines
• Partner with HR leaders to conduct internal audits and respond to open records requests regarding pay equity

Strategic Support & Communication:

• Develop and present data summaries to support cabinet-level decisions on restructuring, staffing reductions, and program changes
• Serve as a technical advisor for department heads and principals regarding compensation concerns
• Provide salary verifications and participate in priority job fairs, staffing events, and Board work sessions
• Support rollouts of annual employment contracts, compensation plans, and districtwide salary notices

Working Environment:

• Standard office setting in the Human Capital & Talent Development Department
• Frequent interaction with campus principals, directors, and finance staff
• May require occasional travel between campuses and administrative offices

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under pressure
• High-volume workload with critical deadlines, adaptability to changing priorities
• Attention to detail required for financial accuracy and policy compliance

Position Working Days: 226