People Operations Manager Jobs in Maryland
People Operations Manager jobs in Maryland are open across Baltimore, Frederick, and Annapolis and other Maryland metros, with employers like McDonald's, Amazon, and Ruppert Landscape hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
How will you make an impact
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Location/Division Specific Information
Discover Impactful Work:
This is an impactful role for the organization requiring the ability to truly partner with business leaders supporting/driving tactical and strategic initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated self-starter who has strong and well-rounded HR background to progress their career as an HR Manager. As a trusted advisor to the site, business and functional leaders, this role will guide and take action in all aspects of HR including: Performance Management, Employee Relations, Compensation, Engagement and Retention.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides high level HR expertise, support and coaching to managers on HR policies and processes, people management, and career development
- Builds credibility and develops trusted relationships
- Coaches managers on issues including application of HR policies and processes, restructuring, investigations, and other employee issues
- Works with the talent acquisition team to drive recruitment efforts
- Conduct compensation analysis in partnership with subject matter authorities to resolve local compensation needs and actions
- Support the HR platforms (i.e. talent acquisition, compensation, etc.) with large scale initiatives and annual processes and partnering with appropriate HRBPs
- Participate in the broader regional HR team to drive HR projects and initiatives
- Drive manager and employee Self-Service adoption on HR processes and highly repeatable functional tasks
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Master's degree preferred
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of HR experience
Knowledge and Complexity of Role
- Comfortable working with ambiguity
- Ability to collaborate and leverage network
- Looks at problems with a long-term strategic view but is able to translate that into short- and long-term goals
- High degree of autonomy and strong decision-making skills
- Must possess the presentation skills and professionalism to project a professional image, both internally and externally
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with all levels of the organization including employee relations, mentorship, and communications
- Demonstrates personal awareness and desire for continual learning, personal development, as well as being structured, determined, and with a positive ‘can-do’ demeanor
- Honors commitments at all times by exhibiting candor and courage, not being afraid to establish visible presence and point of view, engaging in constructive dialogue, and holding others accountable
- Proven project and time management skills with ability to thrive in a fast-paced matrix environment and balance multiple tasks simultaneously
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $103,100.00–$140,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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People Operations Manager Job Market in Maryland
A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- McDonald's22

- Amazon15

- Ruppert Landscape14

- Abercrombie & Fitch11

- PetSmart10

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail110
- Food & Beverage41
- Healthcare & Medical Services32
- Construction & Real Estate20
- Hospitality & Tourism16
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in people operations manager jobs across Maryland.
- 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 Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How many people operations manager jobs are there in Maryland?
There are 354+ people operations manager openings in Maryland on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Baltimore, Frederick, and Annapolis. New positions post regularly as employers across Maryland hire.
How much do people operations managers make in Maryland?
People operations managers in Maryland earn a median of about $152,770 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $92,630 for the lowest 10% to over $236,830 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Maryland cities have the most people operations manager jobs?
Baltimore, Frederick, and Annapolis have the most people operations manager openings in Maryland right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire people operations managers in Maryland?
Employers hiring people operations managers in Maryland include McDonald's, Amazon, and Ruppert Landscape, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote people operations manager jobs in Maryland?
Yes. About 8% of people operations manager openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Maryland metros.
How do I apply for people operations manager jobs in Maryland?
You can apply to people operations manager jobs in Maryland directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Maryland location, then apply to each one that fits.
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