People Operations Manager Jobs in Georgia

People Operations Manager jobs in Georgia are actively hiring, with strong demand concentrated in technology, financial services, healthcare, and logistics sectors and openings at every level from coordinator to senior director. Atlanta anchors the market, followed by Savannah and Augusta, where employers like Delta Air Lines, Cox Enterprises, and NCR Voyix have established people operations functions. The most sought-after specialties are HR technology and HRIS administration, total rewards strategy, and employee relations and compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles111+
Top employerWalmart
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring48
Work type56% On-site
Top industryChemicals

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Project Manager- People & Organization (HR) Strategic Projects
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Project Manager- People & Organization (HR) Strategic Projects
Siemens
Atlanta, Georgia
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$93k - $159k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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Human Resources & Office Coordinator
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Human Resources & Office Coordinator
Marena Group
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Administrative & Office Support
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$18 - $23/hr
51-200

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Senior Division Director, Human Resources - Winship Cancer Institute
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Senior Division Director, Human Resources - Winship Cancer Institute
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Human Resources Generalist
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Human Resources Generalist
Fusion Connect
Georgia
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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HR Project Manager
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HR Project Manager
Acosta Group
Atlanta, Georgia
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$85k - $110k/yr
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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People Operations Manager Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Athens
5 jobs
Suwanee
4 jobs
Savannah
4 jobs
Albany
3 jobs
Norcross
3 jobs
West Point
3 jobs
Gainesville
3 jobs
Dalton
2 jobs

People Operations Manager Job Market in Georgia

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

Who's Hiring

Walmart4 open roles
Georgia Tech3 open roles
State of Georgia3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Chemicals & Materials

What Georgia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in people operations manager jobs across Georgia.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
  • Three or more years of HR generalist or people operations experience required
  • Proficiency with an HRIS platform such as Workday, ADP, or BambooHR
  • Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruiting and onboarding programs
  • Strong knowledge of Georgia and federal employment law and compliance requirements
  • PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred or required

People Operations Manager Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a people operations manager in Georgia?

People operations manager roles in Georgia do not require a state-issued license, but most employers expect a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field combined with several years of progressive HR experience. Georgia-based professionals commonly pursue SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credentials through the Society for Human Resource Management, which has an active Atlanta chapter that offers local study groups and networking events that strengthen candidacy.

How much do people operations managers make in Georgia?

People operations managers in Georgia earn a median of about $150,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $89,790 for the lowest 10% to over $271,170 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire people operations managers in Georgia?

Employers hiring people operations managers in Georgia right now include Walmart, Georgia Tech, and State of Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, fast-growing technology firms, and major healthcare and logistics operations means openings appear consistently across industries rather than clustering in one sector.

Which Georgia cities have the most people operations manager jobs?

Atlanta, Athens, and Suwanee have the most people operations manager openings in Georgia. Atlanta's sheer concentration of corporate headquarters, technology companies, and financial services firms drives the majority of demand, while Savannah's expanding logistics and port-adjacent manufacturing base and Augusta's healthcare and cybersecurity sectors account for a meaningful share of the remaining openings.

Are there remote people operations manager jobs in Georgia?

Yes, and more than many fields, because much of the work involves policy development, HRIS administration, and communications that translate well to remote settings. About 44% of people operations manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting an industry-wide shift toward flexible arrangements. Roles involving employee relations investigations, onboarding coordination, and in-person culture initiatives tend to require at least some on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a people operations manager in Georgia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing an HR coordinator or people operations associate role, which large Georgia employers like Delta Air Lines, Piedmont Healthcare, and NCR Voyix use as a structured starting point. Lateral moves from office management, recruiting coordination, or benefits administration are common. Completing your SHRM-CP or earning a PHR credential through HRCI strengthens your application, and participating in the Atlanta SHRM chapter's early-career programs gives you local professional visibility before you apply.

Where can I find and apply to people operations manager jobs in Georgia?

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

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