Field Operations Specialist Jobs in New Jersey
Field Operations Specialist jobs in New Jersey are concentrated in telecommunications, utilities, life sciences, and logistics, with demand reaching from entry-level technicians through senior field supervisors across one of the country's most active hiring markets. Newark, Edison, and Parsippany are the primary hubs, anchored by large employers such as Verizon, PSE&G, and Johnson & Johnson that maintain substantial field operations workforces throughout the state. The most in-demand specialties include network infrastructure deployment, utility field services, and pharmaceutical equipment support. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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As Burlington continues to grow and expand our store footprint, we are committed to building strong, execution-focused HR support for our field teams to deliver a seamless associate and customer experience.The Manager, Field HR Operations (Business Operations) leads the planning and execution of complex, large-scale staffing and talent-placement initiatives that impact our store organization — from new store openings, remodels and closures to seasonal peak hiring, staffing model updates, and competitive-wage analysis. This role serves as a cross-functional connector between Field HRBPs, Store Operations & Asset Protection, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and HR COEs, driving alignment, operational excellence, and effective workforce planning across the organization. The role also provides leadership and development to a Field HR Ops Coordinator supporting these initiatives.
A Day in the Life
New Store & Staffing Operations
- Lead labor and store talent placement planning for new store openings, closings, and remodels, ensuring alignment with Field HR, Store Operations, and the New Store team on timing and readiness.
- Own the Staffing Models process (new store, seasonal, and spring/fall updates): align with Store Operations and asset protection on update timing, assess volume shifts and their impact, compare current to proposed models, and communicate changes to field leaders for feedback.
- Direct execution of staffing model role changes and position eliminations, including process oversight and change management.
Peak / Seasonal Planning
- Lead Holiday Peak Planning, hiring, and destaffing: update the peak playbook, align the team on approach, and set standardized timing for hiring events in partnership with HRIS and Talent Acquisition.
- Build and present staffing decks for executive leadership approval, and set up the process to identify and deploy Talent Captains, including training coordination with RHRMs.
- Set up and oversee the destaffing plan and execution, including communication and follow-up through close-out.
Competitive Wage
- Serve as a key partner to Compensation and Talent Acquisition to evaluate in-hire rate structures and recommend competitive-wage adjustments, including for new store markets.
- Run the quarterly competitive-wage process: align on budget with Store Operations, analyze prior-year approach, build recommendation decks, and finalize proposals with senior stakeholders.
Business/Role SOPs & Pilot Programs
- Own Business/Role SOP documentation, including role changes, reporting-structure updates, and related field communication.
- Lead field execution of pilot programs and other ad hoc business operation initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to streamline HR operational processes, improve efficiencies, and enhance associate and field leader experience.
Team Leadership & Field Support
- Lead and coach the Field HR Ops Coordinator supporting new store and competitive-wage administration.
- Act as subject matter expert in store talent systems and tools, ensuring accurate data and consistent utilization across the field.
- Maintain open lines of communication with Field HRBPs, sharing updates and guidance on talent-related operational initiatives.
- Collaborate with business units to ensure alignment and compliance with workforce planning initiatives.
You'll Come With
- 5+ years of experience in field HR, workforce planning, or HR operations in a multi-unit retail environment; prior people-leadership experience preferred.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with strong coordination and project management skills.
- Strong working knowledge of HR systems, data tools, and talent/staffing planning platforms.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and develop executive presentations, business recommendations, and field-facing communications.
- Ability to simplify complex operational concepts into clear, actionable messaging for diverse audiences.
- Detail-oriented, with a strong ability to execute in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Experience working with Store Operations, Asset Protection, and corporate COEs in an HR support capacity.
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional workforce planning or operational initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, tight timelines, and competing business priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret workforce and business data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
#LI-KG2
Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!
You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity
Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.
Position Overview
As Burlington continues to grow and expand our store footprint, we are committed to building strong, execution-focused HR support for our field teams to deliver a seamless associate and customer experience.The Manager, Field HR Operations (Business Operations) leads the planning and execution of complex, large-scale staffing and talent-placement initiatives that impact our store organization — from new store openings, remodels and closures to seasonal peak hiring, staffing model updates, and competitive-wage analysis. This role serves as a cross-functional connector between Field HRBPs, Store Operations & Asset Protection, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and HR COEs, driving alignment, operational excellence, and effective workforce planning across the organization. The role also provides leadership and development to a Field HR Ops Coordinator supporting these initiatives.
A Day in the Life
New Store & Staffing Operations
- Lead labor and store talent placement planning for new store openings, closings, and remodels, ensuring alignment with Field HR, Store Operations, and the New Store team on timing and readiness.
- Own the Staffing Models process (new store, seasonal, and spring/fall updates): align with Store Operations and asset protection on update timing, assess volume shifts and their impact, compare current to proposed models, and communicate changes to field leaders for feedback.
- Direct execution of staffing model role changes and position eliminations, including process oversight and change management.
Peak / Seasonal Planning
- Lead Holiday Peak Planning, hiring, and destaffing: update the peak playbook, align the team on approach, and set standardized timing for hiring events in partnership with HRIS and Talent Acquisition.
- Build and present staffing decks for executive leadership approval, and set up the process to identify and deploy Talent Captains, including training coordination with RHRMs.
- Set up and oversee the destaffing plan and execution, including communication and follow-up through close-out.
Competitive Wage
- Serve as a key partner to Compensation and Talent Acquisition to evaluate in-hire rate structures and recommend competitive-wage adjustments, including for new store markets.
- Run the quarterly competitive-wage process: align on budget with Store Operations, analyze prior-year approach, build recommendation decks, and finalize proposals with senior stakeholders.
Business/Role SOPs & Pilot Programs
- Own Business/Role SOP documentation, including role changes, reporting-structure updates, and related field communication.
- Lead field execution of pilot programs and other ad hoc business operation initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to streamline HR operational processes, improve efficiencies, and enhance associate and field leader experience.
Team Leadership & Field Support
- Lead and coach the Field HR Ops Coordinator supporting new store and competitive-wage administration.
- Act as subject matter expert in store talent systems and tools, ensuring accurate data and consistent utilization across the field.
- Maintain open lines of communication with Field HRBPs, sharing updates and guidance on talent-related operational initiatives.
- Collaborate with business units to ensure alignment and compliance with workforce planning initiatives.
You'll Come With
- 5+ years of experience in field HR, workforce planning, or HR operations in a multi-unit retail environment; prior people-leadership experience preferred.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with strong coordination and project management skills.
- Strong working knowledge of HR systems, data tools, and talent/staffing planning platforms.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and develop executive presentations, business recommendations, and field-facing communications.
- Ability to simplify complex operational concepts into clear, actionable messaging for diverse audiences.
- Detail-oriented, with a strong ability to execute in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Experience working with Store Operations, Asset Protection, and corporate COEs in an HR support capacity.
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional workforce planning or operational initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, tight timelines, and competing business priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret workforce and business data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
#LI-KG2
Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!
You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity
Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in field operations specialist jobs across New Jersey.
- Valid driver's license with a clean record required for New Jersey field assignments
- Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology, operations management, or a related field
- Two or more years of hands-on field operations or field service technician experience
- Proficiency with work order management systems and mobile field service software platforms
- Ability to obtain OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification as required by New Jersey project contracts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with dispatch and field crews
Field Operations Specialist Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a field operations specialist in New Jersey?
Most field operations specialist roles in New Jersey require at minimum an associate degree in a technical field such as engineering technology, telecommunications, or operations management, though a bachelor's degree is preferred for senior positions. New Jersey does not issue a single statewide license for the role, but many employers require OSHA safety credentials and, depending on the sector, a New Jersey commercial driver's license or utility-specific certifications. Starting as a field technician or operations coordinator is the most common path into specialist-level work.
Which companies hire field operations specialists in New Jersey?
New Jersey field operations specialist roles are posted by DICK'S Sporting Goods, Burlington Stores, and DRW Trading and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of telecommunications carriers, investor-owned utilities, and life sciences manufacturers makes it one of the more consistent states for ongoing field operations hiring throughout the year.
Which New Jersey cities have the most field operations specialist jobs?
Edison, Burlington, and Moorestown have the most field operations specialist openings in New Jersey. Newark drives volume through its telecommunications infrastructure and transit operations, while Edison and Parsippany attract postings from the large pharmaceutical and utility employers whose regional headquarters and service territories are anchored in central New Jersey.
How can I get hired as a field operations specialist in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying as a field technician or operations associate, then moving into a specialist role after demonstrating technical competency. Large New Jersey employers like Verizon and PSE&G run structured technician apprenticeship and new-hire training programs that accept candidates with a technical associate degree and no prior field experience. Earning an OSHA 10 certification and a clean commercial driver's license before applying gives entry-level candidates a clear edge in New Jersey's competitive applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to field operations specialist jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to field operations specialist jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current New Jersey openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search through the roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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