People Operations Manager Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
People Operations Manager jobs in Phoenix are concentrated across healthcare, technology, and financial services, with hiring activity centered in Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale. Employers posting openings right now include State of Arizona, Avient, and Target. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive achievement of key results for the area.
- Collaborate with Business Leaders to influence business strategy based on a deep understanding of the business implications for the area, including employee and labor relations.
- Participate in key meetings with Business Leaders to bring HR expertise to business/operational discussions with linkage to HR strategy and business objectives.
- Collaborate with appropriate HR and other teams to ensure new policies, plans, programs, and processes are effectively communicated and implemented consistently within the area.
- Drive improvement in overall team performance and direct talent planning / management which includes: 1.) supporting employee performance improvement planning—including plan development, counseling, and follow-up and 2.) working with Area Staff to facilitate the completion of all talent routines, such as TAPP and STR.
- Conduct investigations of complex Employee Relations and HR matters.
- Advise Area Leaders in conjunction with Region Leadership and Functional Partners on complex employee relations issues and manage risk effectively. Participate in the termination approval process for the area.
- Support culture change initiatives and establish key change management strategies for business-related events impacting human capital for the area.
- Work with Area Leaders to implement appropriate organizational structures as designed and key capabilities required to achieve business objectives. Complete workforce analysis for any RIF process. Work with region leadership and legal to assess risk.
- Drive effective Employee Relations activities designed to promote a positive work environment and advocate for the associate experience.
- Facilitate and follow up on the development of implementation of action plans designed to address issues surfaced through employee surveys—either locally driven or corporate driven.
- Engage effectively with Functional Partners and HR Centers of Excellence. In a market of this size with implications for Region and Company performance, partnering proactively, providing feedback, and engaging across the HR function is essential to successful execution of initiatives.
- Provide insight into Area specific needs for training to Region Leadership and centralized talent management team.
- Lead the HR team for the area with demonstrated people leader skills including the ability to coach and counsel other people leaders
- Other duties as assigned by manager
- Travel required 50% to domiciles and events.
- Incumbent will office in one of the markets of the area they will support
SUPERVISION:
- HR Manager and Supply Chain Training Managers
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: VP Field HR, Region HR Business Leader, Region President, Area President, Regional Functional leaders, Area HR, HR Functional teams, Legal, Communications, Operations Leadership, Commercial Leadership teams
- External: Government agencies, external legal counsel
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Inside office environment, warehouse environment, domiciles
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, or equivalent work experience required
- Must possess a minimum of 7 years of Human Resources experience ,with increasing levels of responsibility, including support for senior level business
- Labor Relations experience required
- Demonstrated ability to build relationship s at senior levels as well as deeper into the organization
- Must have direct experience leading HR
- 50% travel required
Certifications/Training
- PHR or SPHR certification strongly preferred
Licenses
- Valid driver’s license required & motor vehicle record must be in good standing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in process-based Employee Relations strongly preferred
- Experience in a labor-intensive industry that is highly dependent on employee and team-performance strongly preferred
- Multi-site experience preferred
This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus and long-term incentive.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
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People Operations Manager Jobs in Phoenix: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a people operations manager job in Phoenix?
Focus your search on Phoenix's largest hiring sectors: healthcare systems, tech companies anchored in Tempe and Scottsdale, and financial services firms concentrated Downtown. Candidates who combine HRIS platform experience with knowledge of high-growth scaling environments stand out here. Attending local SHRM Valley of the Sun chapter events builds direct connections with Phoenix HR leaders and hiring managers at the companies expanding fastest in the metro.
Which companies hire people operations managers in Phoenix?
Phoenix people operations manager roles are posted by State of Arizona, Avient, and Target and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Phoenix's mix of major healthcare networks, regional banks, and tech-forward companies means demand comes from both large enterprises and mid-size employers scaling their workforce operations teams.
Are there remote people operations manager jobs in Phoenix?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role's scope, since people operations managers who handle onboarding, benefits administration, or employee relations often need to be on-site. About 31% of people operations manager openings tied to Phoenix are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with remote options most common for roles focused on HR systems, analytics, and policy development at Phoenix-area tech and financial services employers.
How can I get a people operations manager job in Phoenix with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Phoenix is through an HR coordinator or HR generalist role at one of the city's large healthcare systems or corporate service centers, which regularly hire entry-level HR staff and promote internally. Gaining hands-on experience with HRIS tools and supporting benefits or onboarding cycles builds the operational foundation Phoenix employers look for when filling manager-level positions. Volunteer HR roles with Phoenix-area nonprofits can also accelerate a transition into people operations.
Which industries hire the most people operations managers in Phoenix?
The sectors hiring the most people operations managers in Phoenix are Education, Insurance, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Phoenix's role as a regional hub for healthcare administration, financial services back-office operations, and tech company expansions from California drives consistent demand for people operations professionals who can manage workforce programs at scale.
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