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The Sr People Operations Partner will be responsible for leading day-to-day activities of the HR function for assigned facilities and will be assigned human resources related projects. The Sr People Operations Partner applies skill in selection/retention and employee relations techniques, an extensive knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures, and Federal and state laws regarding employment practices in order to support the organization. May provide guidance, consultation and share best practice on sourcing and employee relations to People Operations Partners.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates knowledge of HR practices, guidelines and regulations to monitor and provide advice regarding compliance with all employment laws, regulations, and FedEx policies, procedures, and processes.
Identifies and/or conducts investigations on employee relations issues in an appropriate and timely manner and provides appropriate recommendations. Provides advice to management and responds to employee inquiries.
Engages all levels of internal customers in assigned facilities in activities, meetings, special events and handles issues and questions
Leads the full cycle staffing development and execution process for talent acquisition, including applicant sourcing, recruiting, demonstrating good faith efforts in Affirmative Action, pre-employment screening, interviewing and employee onboarding
Leads talent acquisition activities, including peak planning, and participating in outreach events. Builds and maintains effective relationships with schools and community-based organizations.
Partners with other professionals and managers to develop and/or facilitate programs to support business objectives, corporate programs and individual development.
Provide guidance in the development and execution of the talent acquisition plan.
Collaborates with operational business partners and others to develop strategic plans and actions to reduce voluntary turnover to goal and increase employee engagement.
Participates in engagement/retention events and compliance activities as assigned and follows-up/monitors action plans.
In conjunction with hiring manager, responsible for pay review recommendations and providing guidance to managers on pay guidelines and sound pay recommendations
Involved in projects, such as annual merit process, to deliver guidance and assistance to managers
Leads more complex special HR projects as assigned by the Manager
Partners with the Manager in order to facilitate the implementation of key HR initiatives for the district.
May be assigned to work at multiple locations; some locations requiring travel.
Other travel may be required based on work assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s Degree/equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Liberal Arts, or a related discipline required.
In lieu of degree, the minimum education requirement may be met by a high school degree or GED, the five (5) years of minimum experience and an additional four (4) years of experience as an HR Generalist or in employee relations.
Minimum Experience
Five (5) years professional HR experience required with at least (2) years of employee relations or HR Generalist experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Transparency:
Pay: 67,947 - 98,934 USD Annually
Additional Details: People Operations Partner (or Sr. People Ops Partner, level depends on experience) open in the North Central District! Must Upload Resume and be willing to be located in the District - exact location TBD. Apply by 5PM on Thursday 9/24
For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
- Know Your Rights
- Pay Transparency
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:
- E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
- Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)
The Sr People Operations Partner will be responsible for leading day-to-day activities of the HR function for assigned facilities and will be assigned human resources related projects. The Sr People Operations Partner applies skill in selection/retention and employee relations techniques, an extensive knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures, and Federal and state laws regarding employment practices in order to support the organization. May provide guidance, consultation and share best practice on sourcing and employee relations to People Operations Partners.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates knowledge of HR practices, guidelines and regulations to monitor and provide advice regarding compliance with all employment laws, regulations, and FedEx policies, procedures, and processes.
Identifies and/or conducts investigations on employee relations issues in an appropriate and timely manner and provides appropriate recommendations. Provides advice to management and responds to employee inquiries.
Engages all levels of internal customers in assigned facilities in activities, meetings, special events and handles issues and questions
Leads the full cycle staffing development and execution process for talent acquisition, including applicant sourcing, recruiting, demonstrating good faith efforts in Affirmative Action, pre-employment screening, interviewing and employee onboarding
Leads talent acquisition activities, including peak planning, and participating in outreach events. Builds and maintains effective relationships with schools and community-based organizations.
Partners with other professionals and managers to develop and/or facilitate programs to support business objectives, corporate programs and individual development.
Provide guidance in the development and execution of the talent acquisition plan.
Collaborates with operational business partners and others to develop strategic plans and actions to reduce voluntary turnover to goal and increase employee engagement.
Participates in engagement/retention events and compliance activities as assigned and follows-up/monitors action plans.
In conjunction with hiring manager, responsible for pay review recommendations and providing guidance to managers on pay guidelines and sound pay recommendations
Involved in projects, such as annual merit process, to deliver guidance and assistance to managers
Leads more complex special HR projects as assigned by the Manager
Partners with the Manager in order to facilitate the implementation of key HR initiatives for the district.
May be assigned to work at multiple locations; some locations requiring travel.
Other travel may be required based on work assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s Degree/equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Liberal Arts, or a related discipline required.
In lieu of degree, the minimum education requirement may be met by a high school degree or GED, the five (5) years of minimum experience and an additional four (4) years of experience as an HR Generalist or in employee relations.
Minimum Experience
Five (5) years professional HR experience required with at least (2) years of employee relations or HR Generalist experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Transparency:
Pay: 67,947 - 98,934 USD Annually
Additional Details: People Operations Partner (or Sr. People Ops Partner, level depends on experience) open in the North Central District! Must Upload Resume and be willing to be located in the District - exact location TBD. Apply by 5PM on Thursday 9/24
For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
- Know Your Rights
- Pay Transparency
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:
- E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
- Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)
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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 Crunch Fitness, Amazon, and Highwire, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 65% of hr operations specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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