About Achievement First

Achievement First (AF) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that currently supports 41 public charter schools in New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. AF has consistently been rated one of the top charter school networks in the country, and we are still learning and growing. The majority of our students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. We currently employ more than 2,000 staff — 47% of whom identify as Black, Latino/x, or Multi-racial — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn, NY; Providence, RI; and New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford CT.

The mission of Achievement First is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America's children. We know that every child—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to great schools. At AF, our students realize their potential and develop the skills they need to graduate from college, succeed in a competitive world, and serve as the next generation of leaders in our community. At the core of our approach is the shared journey by our students and staff to fulfill our incredible potential. For more information about the Achievement First mission, model, our schools and team, please visit our website at www.achievement first.org.

We are looking for a strategic and dynamic Senior Analyst, Network Support Compensation to join our Talent Operations team.

Your Impact

Achievement First seeks a Senior Analyst of Network Support Compensation who will lead AF's job classification systems, ensuring that new positions, candidates and job descriptions are comprehensive, up to date and accurate. This includes salary scale, policy and process requirements. Reporting to the Senior Director, the Senior Analyst will play an active role in analyzing data, from survey responses and on an ad hoc basis.

Responsibilities of the Senior Analyst, Network Support Compensation will include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze, prepare and present data, specifically job and compensation analysis
• Draft, maintain, and communicate compensation policies and updates
• Prepare and maintain job descriptions for each position in the organization, ensuring that descriptions accurately reflect the work being performed
• Prepare and maintain job classifications and salary scales
• Evaluate new positions using the job evaluation manual
• Assess jobs and their respective duties to determine classification as exempt or nonexempt and appropriate salary range.
• Provide salary placement recommendations for external network support hires
• Provide training and guidance to Network Support teammates, both individual contributors and managers, on the Network Support compensation system, including pay decisions and policy interpretations.

Candidate Profile

An ideal candidate will demonstrate competency in the following areas:

• Knowledge of data analysis techniques
• Knowledge of compensation structures, base pay administration, job analysis, documentation and evaluation
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong general knowledge of human resources
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office; especially Outlook, Word and Excel

In addition, the following characteristics are required to be successful on this team:

• A bachelor's degree
• Prior customer service experience
• Belief in the Achievement First mission and educational model
• Confident in interacting with and influencing individuals at all levels within the organizations
• Ability to thrive in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment;
• Ability to work both independently, as well collaborate as part of a team
• Demonstrate and display honesty, integrity, and personal accountability

Compensation

Achievement First sets salaries through a lens of equity, based on the requisite skills, education, and experience relevant to the role. The salary for this position is $85,295. In order to uphold our commitment to equity, Achievement First does not negotiate pay. Achievement First offers to all regular, full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match, and paid Family Leave.

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