HRIS Coordinator - Temporary (May 2026 - August 2026)

Job Description

POSITION: HRIS Coordinator - Temporary

REPORTS TO: Director of HRIS

POSITION TYPE: Temporary – May 2026 to August 2026

START DATE: Immediate opening

COMPENSATION:$20-$25/hour

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 HRIS Coordinator - Temporary with 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, you will work on a team to manage the onboarding process for new hires and status changes.

THE ROLE

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

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:

• Assisting with contractor onboarding at scale, supporting the successful onboarding of 1,000+ contractors, including documentation collection, verification, and tracking;
• Reviewing contractor documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and alignment with eligibility and compliance requirements;
• Reviewing and monitoring contractor background checks, flagging issues, and partnering with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies;
• Serving as a primary point of contact for HO vendor managers and vendors, responding promptly and professionally to inquiries via email, Microsoft Teams, and phone calls regarding contractor onboarding, compliance status, and documentation needs;
• Supportingchange management efforts related to internal contractor processes, including communicating updates, reinforcing new workflows, creating SOPs, and supporting stakeholder adoption;
• Assisting with audits and ongoing monitoring of contractor records to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations;
• Contributing process improvements, documentation, and job aids to increase efficiency, clarity, and consistency across contractor operations.

Training & Certification Requirements

• Successfully complete DPS and CJIS certification and required trainings within the first week of employment.
• Maintain all certifications and compliance trainings as required.

MUST HAVES

• 0-2 years of professional experience in a human resource, administrative, or operationsfocused role
• Comfort using computer application systems and programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage high‑volume, detail‑oriented work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Experience partnering cross‑functionally and communicating with external vendors.
• Ability to navigate frequent process updates and support operational change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional stakeholder communication.
• Doesn’t spill the beans on the highest level of confidential matters
• Embody a “whatever it takes” spirit and ability to be flexible when priorities adjust on a quick timeline

• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

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

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• Experience with Human Resources, Benefits, or Payroll systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and other Microsoft programs

THE PERKS

• Compensation – This position is a non-exempt, hourly position; hourly rates commensurate with experience.

• 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.