HR Operations Specialist Jobs in Texas

HR Operations Specialist jobs in Texas are consistently active, with strong demand from entry-level coordinators through senior specialists concentrated in corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, energy companies, and large retail and logistics operations. The heaviest hiring is in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin, where established employers such as AT&T, HEB, and ExxonMobil maintain significant HR functions. The most sought-after specialties in Texas listings include HRIS administration, benefits and leave management, and HR compliance and onboarding operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles58
Top employerJobot
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring25
Work type46% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
HR Administrative Assistant I, Operations
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Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
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HR Administrative Assistant I, Operations
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Houston, Texas
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Tarrant County, TX
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES OPERATIONS - Human Resources
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Tarrant County, TX
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES OPERATIONS - Human Resources
Tarrant County, TX
Tarrant County, TX
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
Bachelor's degree in business administration
11-50

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SRS Distribution
HR Operations Manager
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SRS Distribution
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HR Operations Manager
SRS Distribution
McKinney, Texas
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$77k - $102k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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City of Brownsville, TX
OD&HR Operations Manager
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City of Brownsville, TX
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OD&HR Operations Manager
City of Brownsville, TX
Brownsville, Texas
Accounting
Business Analysis
Finance
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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HR Operations Specialist Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
11 jobs
Dallas
10 jobs
Houston
8 jobs
Plano
3 jobs
Irving
2 jobs
San Antonio
2 jobs
Bryan
1 job
Ennis
1 job
Denton
1 job

HR Operations Specialist Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

Jobot
Jobot3 open roles
JND
JND2 open roles
Westlake Corporation
Westlake Corporation2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Technology & Software
  • Energy
  • Education
  • Science & Research

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field
  • Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP, or ADP
  • Working knowledge of federal and Texas employment law and HR compliance requirements
  • PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent professional HR certification preferred by many Texas employers
  • Strong data management skills including HR reporting, auditing, and recordkeeping
  • Experience supporting benefits administration, leave processing, or onboarding workflows

HR Operations Specialist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a hr operations specialist in Texas?

Most Texas employers require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field as the foundation for entering this role. Texas does not issue a state license for hr operations specialists, but earning a nationally recognized credential such as the SHRM-CP or PHR through the HR Certification Institute strengthens a candidate's standing significantly. Many candidates build toward the role through coordinator or generalist positions at Texas-based companies before stepping into a dedicated operations specialist title.

How much do HR operations specialists make in Texas?

HR operations specialists in Texas earn a median of about $136,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,200 for the lowest 10% to over $226,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire hr operations specialists in Texas?

Employers hiring hr operations specialists in Texas right now include Jobot, JND, and Westlake Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's mix of corporate headquarters, large hospital systems, and energy sector employers means openings appear across a wider range of industries here than in most other states.

Which Texas cities have the most hr operations specialist jobs?

Austin, Dallas, and Houston have the most hr operations specialist openings in Texas, reflecting the concentration of Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, major healthcare networks, and large logistics and energy employers that drive consistent demand for dedicated HR operations functions in those metro areas.

Are there remote hr operations specialist jobs in Texas?

Yes, and they are fairly common for this role. About 54% of hr operations specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based and systems-driven nature of the work. HRIS administration, benefits processing, and HR data reporting are the sub-areas most frequently offered on a remote or hybrid basis by Texas employers.

How can I get hired as a hr operations specialist in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing an HR coordinator or HR assistant role at a large Texas employer and building toward the specialist title from within. Companies such as large Dallas-Fort Worth corporate headquarters, major Houston hospital systems, and Central Texas tech employers regularly hire early-career HR staff into coordinator programs. Completing a SHRM student membership or earning a SHRM-CP while working in an adjacent role such as payroll coordinator, benefits assistant, or office operations gives candidates a concrete credential that Texas hiring managers recognize.

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

You can find and apply to hr operations specialist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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