About the role
Senior Manager,
Benefits and People Operations (Remote) Department: People Operations Employment Type: Full Time Location: Denton, Texas Description Be a Part of our Team! Join a working team that is dedicated to the mission of the work we do! Teaching Strategies is an innovative edtech organization focused on connecting teachers, children, and families. As front runners in the early childhood education market, we build dynamic, top-quality digital products that integrate all of the essential elements of a high-quality solution: curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family engagement. We are building a team of results-oriented individuals who will thrive in a collaborative, work-hard/play-hard culture. We pride ourselves on the impact we have on the early childhood field through supporting teachers who are doing the most important work there is, teaching children to become creative, confident thinkers. Position Overview The Senior Manager,
Benefits and People Operations is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the company's employee
benefits programs, HR systems, people analytics, and operational processes that support the employee experience. This role serves as the primary owner of
benefits administration while also supporting broader People Operations initiatives, including HRIS administration, workforce reporting, compliance, process improvement, and operational support. The People Operations Manager partners closely with brokers, vendors, Finance, Payroll, and internal stakeholders to ensure programs are administered efficiently, compliantly, and with a strong employee experience focus. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, customer-focused, and capable of translating complex data and processes into meaningful insights and solutions. Specific Roles &
Responsibilities:
Benefits Administration & Total Rewards Oversee the daily administration of the company's health and welfare programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and retirement programs. Serve as the primary operational owner of employee benefit programs and ensure efficient and compliant program administration. Partner with brokers, carriers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to maintain competitive and effective benefit offerings. Act as the primary escalation point for complex employee benefit questions and issue resolution. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other