Human Resources Compensation Specialist

Human Resources Compensation Specialist

Del Valle Independent School District Central Administration
- Human Resources
- Del Valle, Texas

This job is also posted in Del Valle Independent School District

• Job : 5746721
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026

Primary Purpose

Administer the district’s compensation program ensuring that employee salaries remain competitive and equitable. Monitor compensation plan and job classifications for compliance with state and federal law and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification preferred
• Candidates must have a satisfactory outcome of a fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of wage and salary administration
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Proficiency in the use of position management programs/systems

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in human resources or related field
• Previous experience working with compensation

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required)

Professionalism

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in the Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope;
  Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

Compensation Management

The compensation specialist promotes the management of compensation through activities such as the following:

• Oversee and manage the development and implementation of procedures for administering the district’s pay practices.
• Ensure placement of newly hired employees and employees who change assignments are applied consistently.
• Develop and update district pay structures and stipend schedules.
• Develop, document, and implement procedures for administering the district's pay practices and ensure that procedures for placement of newly hired employees and employees who change assignments are applied consistently. Streamline processes to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Calculate salaries for new hires and assignment changes.
• Manage and execute district payroll operations with strict adherence to scheduled deadlines.
• Investigate and respond to salary review requests from district personnel.
• Analyze and interpret data to determine competitiveness of district salaries. Identify and recommend appropriate changes.
• Analyze compensation policies in relation to wage and hour regulations and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Participate in compensation surveys. Conduct surveys as needed to collect market data.
• Maintain the district position control data system in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Receive and process all personnel requisitions including reconciling vacancies with approved staff allocations, verifying accuracy of information, and adding new positions as directed. Identify and resolve inconsistencies.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate position data to include assignments, reassignments, salary changes, and separations.

Organization Management

The compensation specialist manages administrative, fiscal, and facilities functions responsibly through activities such as the following:

• Assist in maintaining and updating the district staffing charts.
• Report initial employment, transfer, resignations, retirees, terminations and their salary, and any other salary…