HR System Manager

Job Description

POSITION: HR System Manager

REPORTS TO: Director of HRIS

POSITION TYPE: 12-month

START DATE: July 2026

COMPENSATION: $67,359 - $80,831, Home Office Grade 6

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture. 

Some quick stats about us:

• 21,000+ Students
• 2,400 Team Members
• 16 Secondary Campuses
• 11 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options  within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population.

THE OPPORTUNITY

YES Prep needs a dynamic HR System Managerwith a robust set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and build transformative relationships.

To put it simply, the HRIS function exists to ensure our people systems, data, and processes operate accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with state, federal, and organizational requirements. This role supports informed decision-making, operational excellence, and a seamless employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.

In this role, you will partner closely with Talent, Payroll, Finance, IT, Operations, Academics, and campus leaders to manage HR systems, reporting, compliance, and large-scale system initiatives that support staff and organizational priorities.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include:

HRIS Leadership & Team Management

• Leading and managing the HRIS team (1 Senior HR Systems Specialist and 2 HR Systems Specialists), providing oversight, coaching, prioritization, and professional development.

HR Systems Administration & Enhancements

• Owning ongoing HRIS system maintenance, enhancements, and process improvements to support evolving organizational needs;
• Maintaining and supporting system integrations across platforms, including Tyler Munis, Jobvite, SIS, E-Verify, Cornerstone, and onboarding systems;
• Executing academic year rollover activities, including calendar configuration, imports, validations, and audits;
• Maintaining and overseeing Jobvite system functionality in alignment with hiring and onboarding processes;
• Supporting onboarding workflows and system connections between Jobvite and Munis.

Data Reporting & Compliance

• Owning Munis SQL/SSRS reporting, including complex data pulls and reporting requests for internal stakeholders;
• Supportingwith required state and federal reporting, including EEO‑5 and OEWS;
• SupportingPEIMS Reporting, troubleshooting data issues and ensuring alignment across systems;
• Executing monthly employee job and salary audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance;
• Managing the Monthly DNH Registry process for employees and contractors.

Contractor Management

• Leading contractor management processes, including system setup, data validation, compliance tracking, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders;

Project Execution & Continuous Improvement

• Leading and executing HRIS-related projects and large-scale initiatives tied to system transitions, reporting cycles, audits, and regulatory changes;
• Developing clear documentation, SOPs, and communication plans to support system changes and adoption.

•         Additional duties as assigned

THE PERSON

We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

THE MUST HAVES

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related discipline, or equivalent work experience from an accredited four-year college.
• 2 years’ experience with HR System administration (i.e. HRIS Coordinator, Specialist, Analyst, Administrator, Manager, etc.)

• 3 years of Human Resources experience 

• Ability to work in person in Houston at least 2 days per week 

• Experience managing complex projects and operationalizing policies and strategy 

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to identify root causes of issues and recommend resolutions 

• Model agility in the face of changing constraints: You prefer a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are agile and comfortable enough to keep up as plans change and evolve 

• Build relationships and leverage them appropriately to help self and team maneuver through tasks, projects, and processes

• Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends during busy seasons 

THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS 

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools 
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education 
• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos 
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results 
• Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth 

THE NICE TO HAVES

• Current or previous management experience  

THE PERKS

• Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience.

• Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option that includes $50 YES Prep Paid Health Savings Account contribution, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.

• Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and an optional 457b Retirement Plan.

• Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.

• Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.

• Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.

• Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2025. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education   and were a 2016 finalist as well

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.