Senior Manager of People Operations & Total Rewards

Tecovas is looking for a Senior Manager, People Operations & Total Rewards, to own our benefits programs, build scalable compensation practices and oversee the systems and processes that support our multi-state workforce through our next stage of growth. Reporting to the Senior Director, HR & Recruiting, you'll be our go-to expert on benefits and compensation data, translating insights into thoughtful, actionable recommendations. This role is part builder, part operator. You'll keep core processes running smoothly while improving and scaling how we support our people, all while preserving the culture that makes Tecovas special Own our benefits program end-to-end, including administration, carrier and broker relationships, and eligibility audits Lead annual renewals and open enrollment, including cost modeling, contribution strategy, plan design, and system setup; Create clear, helpful communications that make benefits easier for employees to understand and navigate Oversee COBRA, nondiscrimination testing, ACA compliance, and required plan filings Own leave and disability policies and vendor relationships, and guide complex leave and accommodation cases with care, discretion, and clear communication Partner with the Finance team to model merit and promotion budgets and help run annual review cycles Conduct regular pay equity reviews to support fair, consistent pay practices and prepare required state pay data reporting Maintain clear compensation guidelines, support Talent Acquisition with offer guidance, and help leaders make and communicate informed pay decisions Lead executive compensation benchmarking, including building and maintaining a peer group and working with external compensation consultants and survey providers Prepare compensation analyses and materials for senior leadership and the Board Strengthen documentation, approval workflows, and internal controls across compensation and payroll-related processes to support audit readiness Own the employee handbook and policy updates across the states where we operate, in partnership with the field HR Business Partner and legal Manage HR documentation across the employee lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely completion Own hiring, onboarding, and HR compliance for our team in Mexico Maintain an HR compliance calendar covering filings, testing, notices, and new state requirements Use approved AI tools and automation to simplify routine work, strengthen analysis, and improve employee support Serve as system owner for our HRIS, covering configuration, workflows, data integrity, and upgrades, and lead HR technology implementations Build and maintain people reporting on headcount, turnover, benefits enrollment, and compensation, and turn it into clear insights for the people team and leadership Manage the systems, timelines, and workflows behind our annual performance review cycle alongside our People Strategy & Development team