[Hiring] Compensation Manager @IDEA Public Schools

Role Description

IDEA’s Compensation Manager is responsible for evaluating and maintaining IDEA's compensation functions. Under management and support of the Director of Compensation, the Compensation Manager collaborates with department and organizational leadership by leveraging expertise and knowledge of compensation best practices, and will ensure that our compensation approach is set to be fair, competitive, and support our goals to attract and retain IDEA Public Schools staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct management of at least one individual contributor

Location

This is a full-time remote position based in (Texas/Louisiana/Florida/Arkansas/Ohio) with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.

Travel Expectations

• Ability to travel 3-5 times a year

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities

Essential Duties:

• Designing Base Pay Strategies: Analyze relevant data and recommend adjustments to pay structures and processes to ensure a competitive and equitable program for IDEA staff.
• Implementing Base Pay Program: Maintain clear salary structures and create guidelines, training, and tools to support implementation of our compensation setting policy.
• Employee Commitment Programs: Create and manage employee recognition programs to promote engagement and retention; develop innovative approaches to celebrate employee milestones; evaluate the impact of commitment recognition programs on employee morale and productivity.
• Provide Strong Customer Service: Support leaders, partners, and staff in understanding our compensation program through proactive resources and responsive communication.
• Manage team to results: Establish aligned individual goals for direct reports that contribute to team goals; clarify work expectations; develop competencies and skill sets; ensure strong evaluations of customer service and integrity from key stakeholders; deliver timely feedback and coaching through the Staff Development Cycle for continuous growth and improvement; instill strong work ethic with personal drive for success.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Position analysis and classification
• Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills - Competencies

• Make Strategic Decisions: Foster an inclusive decision-making environment by encouraging diverse perspectives and managing disagreements constructively.
• Manage Work and Teams: Build and maintain systems to track progress toward team goals, ensuring clarity through defined roles and responsibilities.
• Grow Self and Others: Offer affirming and adjusting feedback, maintaining a positive balance that reinforces growth and motivation.
• Build a Culture of Trust: Foster a team culture where individuals genuinely care for one another both personally and professionally.
• Communicate Deliberately: Lead inclusive discussions that surface obstacles and drive actionable solutions.

Additional Skills:

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills, both written and oral, and maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Excellent business partnership, viewing every opportunity as a chance to meaningfully partner with leaders and staff to achieve outcomes.
• Strong technical proficiency with Excel and HRIS software.
• Proficiency or ability to stay up-to-date with automation tools to improve accuracy and speed in our processes.

Required Education and Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience, including 3 years in Compensation administration.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. Relevant certification such as CCP or significant equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.
• Experience: High preference for those who have worked in school systems and/or are familiar with common education sector compensation practices. At least one-year management experience of one or more team members preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Keyboarding: Entering text or data using a traditional keyboard.
• Alternate Sitting or Standing at Will: Flexibility to choose between sitting and standing as needed.
• Gross Manipulation: Use of hands for tasks like typing and handling paperwork.

Benefits

• Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $89,600 and $105,300, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications.
• This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.
• Potential relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

Application Process

Submit your application online through Jobvite. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Company Description

At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.