People Operations Manager Jobs in Kentucky
People Operations Manager jobs in Kentucky are open across Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green and other Kentucky metros, with employers like Wendy's, McDonald's, and Circle K hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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What’s In It For You?
- Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 14 Paid Company Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Contribution
- Educational Tuition Reimbursement
Summary
The Employee Relations Assistant Manager leads employee relations programs and is involved in employee relations issue resolution in order to maintain employee engagement while minimizing costs and risks. The incumbent is responsible for the development of junior Employee Relations staff.
What You’ll Do
- Leads the implementation of employee relations programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations.
- Employee relations issues resolved to managers’ and employees’ satisfaction while maintaining employee engagement.
- Conducts investigations into employee relations issues that have been escalated by managers and/or HR Generalist/HRBP.
- Effective resolution of employee relations issues.
- Ensures compliance with employment legislation while supporting the timely resolution of employee issues.
- Advises and coaches managers on the resolution of employee relations issues, including compliance and application of employment laws and regulations and conflict resolution.
- Ensures administrative tasks are completed (e.g. documentation for investigations). Deliver other HR projects (e.g. deliver harassment training) in a timely manner.
- Manages, coaches, and develops Employee Relations staff reporting to this position.
- Other duties and projects as may be assigned.
What You Need
- 9+ years progressive HR experience preferably in ER and management
- Certified Professional HR (PHR), SHRM-CP or Senior Professional HR (SPHR) preferred
- Understanding of HR best practices and current regulations. Ability to establish strong partnerships with functional and business leaders to develop and execute on long and short-term HR strategies that directly support the business.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Commitment to professionalism, timelines, accuracy, follow-through, and anticipating business needs. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Innovative, future-oriented, and open to new thoughts and ideas.
- Willing to challenge the status quo and be a strong influencer.
- Ability to build team morale and promote corporate culture.
Travel
Frequent
Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.
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Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.
People Operations Manager Job Market in Kentucky
A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Wendy's23

- McDonald's22

- Circle K16

- Walgreens15

- GameStop12

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail75
- Food & Beverage54
- Healthcare & Medical Services33
- Hospitality & Tourism18
- Technology & Software12
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in people operations manager jobs across Kentucky.
- 3 to 5 years of HR generalist or people operations experience
- Hands-on experience with an HRIS platform such as Workday, BambooHR, or Rippling
- Knowledge of employment law, compliance requirements, and HR best practices
- Experience designing or managing onboarding, performance, and engagement programs
- Strong data and reporting skills for headcount planning and workforce analytics
- PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP certification preferred or required
People Operations Manager Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How many people operations manager jobs are there in Kentucky?
There are 272+ people operations manager openings in Kentucky on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green. New positions post regularly as employers across Kentucky hire.
How much do people operations managers make in Kentucky?
People operations managers in Kentucky earn a median of about $121,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,520 for the lowest 10% to over $194,280 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Kentucky cities have the most people operations manager jobs?
Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green have the most people operations manager openings in Kentucky right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire people operations managers in Kentucky?
Employers hiring people operations managers in Kentucky include Wendy's, McDonald's, and Circle K, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote people operations manager jobs in Kentucky?
Yes. About 0% of people operations manager openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Kentucky metros.
How do I apply for people operations manager jobs in Kentucky?
You can apply to people operations manager jobs in Kentucky directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Kentucky location, then apply to each one that fits.
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