HR Operations Specialist Jobs

HR Operations Specialist jobs are open across healthcare, technology, financial services, and manufacturing, at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior and manager, with specializations in HRIS administration, benefits and payroll operations, and compliance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles96+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerMrl San Francisco
Top cityRemote
Work type82% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Overflow
People Operations Specialist
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Overflow
Added 6d ago
People Operations Specialist
Overflow
Remote
Human Resources
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
Learning & Development
Hybrid
None

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Flywire
Senior People Operations Specialist
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Flywire
Added 1w ago
Senior People Operations Specialist
Flywire
Boston, Massachusetts
Human Resources
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$90k/yr
On-Site
None

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Brigham Young University
Office Manager / HR Operations Specialist
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Brigham Young University
Added 2w ago
Office Manager / HR Operations Specialist
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
Administrative & Office Support
Human Resources
Office Management
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$20 - $26/hr
On-Site
Associate's
5,001-10,000

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Mrl San Francisco LLC
HR Operation Specialist (Vietnamese Speaker)
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Mrl San Francisco LLC
Added 3w ago
HR Operation Specialist (Vietnamese Speaker)
Mrl San Francisco LLC
San Francisco, California
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Associate's

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Mrl San Francisco LLC
HR Operation Specialist (Indonesian/Malay Speaker)
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Mrl San Francisco LLC
Added 3w ago
HR Operation Specialist (Indonesian/Malay Speaker)
Mrl San Francisco LLC
San Francisco, California
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Associate's

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HR Operations Specialist Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Mrl San Francisco
    Mrl San Francisco4
  • Walgreens
    Walgreens4
  • Bp
    Bp2
  • Caliber Collision
    Caliber Collision2
  • HDR
    HDR2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education14
  • Technology & Software9
  • Science & Research8
  • Consulting & Professional Services7
  • Healthcare & Medical Services7

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in HR operations specialist jobs.

  • Two or more years of HR operations or generalist experience in a corporate environment
  • Proficiency in at least one major HRIS platform such as Workday, ADP, or SAP SuccessFactors
  • Working knowledge of federal and state employment compliance requirements including FMLA and ADA
  • Experience managing benefits administration, open enrollment, or leave coordination processes
  • Strong data accuracy skills with experience maintaining employee records and generating HR reports
  • PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification preferred by many mid-size and enterprise employers

Tips for Your HR Operations Specialist Job Search

Tailor your resume to HRIS platforms

HR operations roles are filtered heavily by system experience. Call out every HRIS platform you've used, Workday, ADP, SAP SuccessFactors, or BambooHR, in a dedicated tools section so your resume clears automated screening before a recruiter reads it.

Highlight process improvement with specifics

Hiring managers want proof you've streamlined workflows, not just maintained them. Describe a process you audited and improved, such as reducing onboarding paperwork steps or automating a manual report, using concrete before-and-after language in your bullet points.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists hr operations specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter by the compliance specialty you know

HR operations postings differ sharply by compliance focus: some prioritize leave administration under FMLA, others center on benefits enrollment or I-9 audit readiness. Searching by the specific compliance area you know best surfaces openings where your experience is the direct match.

Prepare examples of cross-department coordination

Interviewers for hr operations specialist roles consistently ask how you've worked across payroll, legal, and IT teams to resolve a system or compliance issue. Prepare two or three concrete examples before your interview so you can answer confidently without generic responses.

Negotiate start date around system migration timing

If a company is mid-HRIS migration, your start date affects the work you'll inherit immediately. During the offer stage, ask where they are in any current system rollout so you can negotiate a start that gives you time to get up to speed before go-live pressure hits.

HR Operations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most hr operations specialists?

The companies hiring the most hr operations specialists right now include Mrl San Francisco, Walgreens, and Bp, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Healthcare systems, large financial services firms, and enterprise technology companies consistently maintain the highest volume of postings for this role.

How many hr operations specialist jobs are remote?

About 18% of hr operations specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles within HR. Sub-functions like HRIS administration, benefits reporting, and leave case management tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible postings, while roles with significant in-person onboarding or facilities coordination are more likely to require on-site presence.

How do you become an hr operations specialist?

Most hr operations specialists start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, then gain foundational experience in an HR coordinator or generalist role. Building hands-on proficiency in an HRIS platform like Workday or ADP is essential, and earning a SHRM-CP or PHR certification strengthens your application for specialist and senior-level positions at larger organizations.

Can you get an hr operations specialist job with little experience?

You can break into hr operations by starting in an HR coordinator, payroll assistant, or people operations support role and building system and compliance skills from there. Employers hiring junior specialists look for demonstrated HRIS exposure, even from internships or project work, accuracy with data entry and recordkeeping, and familiarity with core employment compliance topics like I-9 verification or benefits enrollment workflows.

What does the hr operations specialist interview process look like?

The hr operations specialist interview process typically starts with a recruiter phone screen focused on your systems experience and compliance background, followed by a hiring manager interview that centers on behavioral questions about handling employee data, process errors, and cross-functional coordination. Many employers add a practical component, such as a scenario-based exercise or a walkthrough of how you'd handle a specific case like a leave request or a benefits enrollment discrepancy.

Where can I find and apply to hr operations specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to hr operations specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. Filtering by location, seniority, or focus area helps you get to the most relevant openings faster.

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