Patricio Olivas
Director of People Technology & Total Rewards @Portland Trail Blazers @ the Rose Quarter
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WORK HISTORY
Director of People Technology & Total Rewards @Portland Trail Blazers @ the Rose Quarter
Portland, OR, US
As the Director of People Technology & Total Rewards, I provide strategic leadership across our HR technology ecosystem, internal technology & compliance processes, and total rewards programs. I lead a team of two full-time employees—a HRIS Analyst and a Total Rewards Manager—who support HR system administration & optimization, business intelligence reporting, benefits operations, and compensation programs. Together, we ensure our HR systems and programs are well-governed, optimized, and aligned with business goals.Across HR, IT, Payroll, and Finance; I lead a team that serves our business as a strategic partners—translating organizational requirements into scalable systems, well-designed processes, and actionable insights. I lead with an approach that combines compliance discipline with innovation, leveraging automation and analytics to strengthen the employee experience, continuously minimizing risk, and always being open to improving operational efficiency.My team drives decision-making by evaluating business needs, recommending HR technology and policy solutions, and ensuring our total rewards programs are both competitive and compliant. My role is centered on long-term vision, cross-functional alignment, and organizational risk management while priding myself on my technical depth to get into the weeds when necessary to ensure accuracy, quality, and operational continuity.
EDUCATION
Rogue Community College
Associate’s Degree
Portland State University
Bachelor’s Degree
ABOUT PATRICIO OLIVAS
As the Director of People Technology & Total Rewards, I provide strategic leadership across our HR technology ecosystem, internal technology & compliance processes, and total rewards programs. I lead a team of two full-time employees—a HRIS Analyst and a Total Rewards Manager—who support HR system administration & optimization, business intelligence reporting, benefits operations, and compensation programs. Together, we ensure our HR systems and programs are well-governed, optimized, and aligned with business goals.Across HR, IT, Payroll, and Finance; I lead a team that serves our business as a strategic partners—translating organizational requirements into scalable systems, well-designed processes, and actionable insights. I lead with an approach that combines compliance discipline with innovation, leveraging automation and analytics to strengthen the employee experience, continuously minimizing risk, and always being open to improving operational efficiency.My team drives decision-making by evaluating business needs, recommending HR technology and policy solutions, and ensuring our total rewards programs are both competitive and compliant. My role is centered on long-term vision, cross-functional alignment, and organizational risk management while priding myself on my technical depth to get into the weeds when necessary to ensure accuracy, quality, and operational continuity.
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