People Operations Manager Jobs in San Diego, CA
People Operations Manager jobs in San Diego are concentrated in Sorrento Valley, Torrey Pines, and downtown's Core-Columbia district, across biotech, defense technology, and enterprise software companies. Employers actively hiring include Sharp HealthCare, BD, and Sony. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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General Summary:
The ES3 HR Generalist will work in beautiful downtown San Diego, CA in the day-to-day operations of business. Working for both internal and external customers from a private office with floor to ceiling windows, contemporary office furnishings and exceptional office equipment, this individual will support human resources compliance, workforce policy issues, benefits administration and staff engagement activities. With intention, purpose and thoroughness, the position holder will be a key team member in ES3 HR’s delivery of stellar support to corporate leadership, accounting, engineers, scientists, technicians administrative staff, vendors, and customers.
This role requires an individual to possess a strong work ethic guided by high integrity, discretion and respect for confidentiality and discernment in safeguarding sensitive information. Will serve as point of contact for human resources questions, issues or concerns. The Human Resources Generalist will implement corporate culture objectives and methods for providing stellar service to staff, key stakeholders and support internal department audits to ensure compliance with regulatory policies as directed.
ES3’s corporate headquarters provides support for it’s Aerospace Engineering locations in Utah, Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas and Florida.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist department in performing routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; worker’s compensation, disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
- Support corporate benefit and wellness program administration with staff and external vendors
- Track and monitor required training and compliance schedules per federal and/or state agencies
- Maintain and report corporate review metrics and survey data analysis on various HR technology platforms through consistent and planned staff engagement activities
- Assist with the recruitment workflow for job postings, applicant review, interviews, hiring and onboarding of technical and professional staff through use of established platforms.
- Collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for position vacancies
- Initiate background check screenings and employee eligibility verifications, offer letter recordkeeping, new hire orientation and onboarding activities
- Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law, utilizing trade journals, newsletters, and government reports and/or attending training courses.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Knowledge of PC operating system and knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Office)
- Functional Knowledge of Quickbooks Enterprise Pro
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat for management of filing and record keeping systems
- A functional working knowledge of ADP Workforcenow (Comprehensive HR, Payroll, Custom Reporting, Workforce Data Analysis)
- Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize
- Knowledge of established recruitment platforms to maintain ES3 presence
- Ability to communicate effectively in-person and online through Teams, telephone, email, and other written forms of correspondence
- Must be self-motivated and have ability to follow directions without constant supervision
- Must have a strong work ethic and high integrity with confidential and sensitive information
- Must have professional attitude and demeanor
- Must be efficient, dependable and reliable to complete projects in assigned timeframe. Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize.
- Ability to talk to others to convey information effectively with sensitivity, relatability and empathy
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Organization Management, Human Resource Management, Economics, Pre-Law, or related major preferred
- 3-5+ years of experience in Human Resource Management
- Experience working in a compliance management capacity
- Experience with Microsoft Office products, primarily Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Proficient user of ADP Workforcenow and Quickbooks PRO
- TeamKeeper, preferred
Other Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
Supervisory Responsibility:
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- This is a full-time in-office position.
- Hours of work are Monday through Friday
- 40 hours per week.
Travel:
Ability to travel on occasion to other ES3 locations may be required as needed.
General Summary:
The ES3 HR Generalist will work in beautiful downtown San Diego, CA in the day-to-day operations of business. Working for both internal and external customers from a private office with floor to ceiling windows, contemporary office furnishings and exceptional office equipment, this individual will support human resources compliance, workforce policy issues, benefits administration and staff engagement activities. With intention, purpose and thoroughness, the position holder will be a key team member in ES3 HR’s delivery of stellar support to corporate leadership, accounting, engineers, scientists, technicians administrative staff, vendors, and customers.
This role requires an individual to possess a strong work ethic guided by high integrity, discretion and respect for confidentiality and discernment in safeguarding sensitive information. Will serve as point of contact for human resources questions, issues or concerns. The Human Resources Generalist will implement corporate culture objectives and methods for providing stellar service to staff, key stakeholders and support internal department audits to ensure compliance with regulatory policies as directed.
ES3’s corporate headquarters provides support for it’s Aerospace Engineering locations in Utah, Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas and Florida.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist department in performing routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; worker’s compensation, disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
- Support corporate benefit and wellness program administration with staff and external vendors
- Track and monitor required training and compliance schedules per federal and/or state agencies
- Maintain and report corporate review metrics and survey data analysis on various HR technology platforms through consistent and planned staff engagement activities
- Assist with the recruitment workflow for job postings, applicant review, interviews, hiring and onboarding of technical and professional staff through use of established platforms.
- Collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for position vacancies
- Initiate background check screenings and employee eligibility verifications, offer letter recordkeeping, new hire orientation and onboarding activities
- Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law, utilizing trade journals, newsletters, and government reports and/or attending training courses.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Knowledge of PC operating system and knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Office)
- Functional Knowledge of Quickbooks Enterprise Pro
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat for management of filing and record keeping systems
- A functional working knowledge of ADP Workforcenow (Comprehensive HR, Payroll, Custom Reporting, Workforce Data Analysis)
- Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize
- Knowledge of established recruitment platforms to maintain ES3 presence
- Ability to communicate effectively in-person and online through Teams, telephone, email, and other written forms of correspondence
- Must be self-motivated and have ability to follow directions without constant supervision
- Must have a strong work ethic and high integrity with confidential and sensitive information
- Must have professional attitude and demeanor
- Must be efficient, dependable and reliable to complete projects in assigned timeframe. Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize.
- Ability to talk to others to convey information effectively with sensitivity, relatability and empathy
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Organization Management, Human Resource Management, Economics, Pre-Law, or related major preferred
- 3-5+ years of experience in Human Resource Management
- Experience working in a compliance management capacity
- Experience with Microsoft Office products, primarily Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Proficient user of ADP Workforcenow and Quickbooks PRO
- TeamKeeper, preferred
Other Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
Supervisory Responsibility:
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- This is a full-time in-office position.
- Hours of work are Monday through Friday
- 40 hours per week.
Travel:
Ability to travel on occasion to other ES3 locations may be required as needed.
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Who's Hiring
- Sharp HealthCare30
- BD15
- Sony15
- Hilton15
- Intuit15
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
People Operations Manager Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a people operations manager job in San Diego?
Focus your search on San Diego's biotech corridor in Torrey Pines and Sorrento Valley, defense contractors in Kearny Mesa, and the growing enterprise tech scene downtown. Employers here tend to prioritize candidates with HRIS proficiency, experience supporting rapid headcount growth, and familiarity with California employment law. Connecting with HR professionals through SHRM San Diego chapter events gives you a genuine local edge.
Which companies hire people operations managers in San Diego?
San Diego people operations manager roles are posted by Sharp HealthCare, BD, and Sony and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local market is especially active among mid-size biotech firms, defense primes, and venture-backed tech startups clustered in the city's northern innovation districts.
Are there remote people operations manager jobs in San Diego?
Yes, though partially, since people operations work often requires on-site presence for employee relations, onboarding, and compliance tasks. About 33% of people operations manager openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with flexibility most common in policy, HR systems administration, and talent program coordination roles.
How can I get a people operations manager job in San Diego with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Diego is moving up from an HR coordinator or people operations specialist role, particularly at the city's many mid-size biotech or defense firms that hire entry-level HR talent and promote internally. Gaining hands-on experience with tools like Workday or Rippling, volunteering with SHRM San Diego, and targeting companies undergoing growth-stage hiring puts you in a strong position for your first manager opportunity.
Which industries hire the most people operations managers in San Diego?
San Diego people operations manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Diego's deep biotech and life sciences cluster, large defense contractor presence, and expanding tech startup ecosystem all drive sustained demand for people operations professionals across experience levels.
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