People Operations Manager Jobs in Maryland

People Operations Manager jobs in Maryland are concentrated in Baltimore, Bethesda, and Columbia, where healthcare systems, federal contractors, and technology firms maintain large HR functions across workforce planning, DEI program management, and employee relations. Employers such as Johns Hopkins Health System, Leidos, and T. Rowe Price consistently hire for these roles at levels from HR business partner through senior director. Maryland is among the more active mid-Atlantic markets for people operations hiring, reflecting the density of regulated industries and mission-driven organizations requiring structured HR infrastructure. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles72
Top employerTarget
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring38
Work type48% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Senior Human Resources Manager
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Senior Human Resources Manager
Dixon Group Services
Chestertown, Maryland
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$80k - $1200k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Queenstown Bank
Human Resources Director
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Human Resources Director
Queenstown Bank
Queenstown, Maryland
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Project & Program Management
$90k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Canam Steel
Bilingual Human Resources Assistant (English/Spanish)
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Bilingual Human Resources Assistant (English/Spanish)
Canam Steel
Point of Rocks, Maryland
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$23.65 - $34.29/hr
Bachelor's degree in business
501-1,000

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Human Resources Manager
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Human Resources Manager
Hudson Behavioral Health
Salisbury, Maryland
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$68k - $78k/yr
On-Site
Associate's degree in Business Administration

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Human Resources Manager
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Human Resources Manager
Virtuous Boss
Bowie, Maryland
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business

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People Operations Manager Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baltimore
14 jobs
Bethesda
6 jobs
Frederick
4 jobs
Salisbury
4 jobs
Columbia
3 jobs
Hagerstown
3 jobs
Lexington Park
3 jobs
Hanover
2 jobs
Hunt Valley
2 jobs

People Operations Manager Job Market in Maryland

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

Who's Hiring

Target
Target2 open roles
Textron Systems
Textron Systems2 open roles
Erickson Senior Living
Erickson Senior Living2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Hospitality & Tourism

What Maryland Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred or required by most Maryland employers
  • Five or more years of progressive HR or people operations experience expected
  • Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or UKG
  • Working knowledge of Maryland employment law and federal labor regulations
  • Experience designing or managing benefits, compensation, or employee engagement programs

People Operations Manager Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a people operations manager in Maryland?

Most people operations managers in Maryland start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or organizational psychology, then build experience in HR coordinator or generalist roles before moving into management. Maryland does not require a state-issued license for this role, but employers consistently favor candidates who hold the PHR or SPHR through the HR Certification Institute or the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. Gaining experience in a regulated sector such as healthcare or government contracting, both prominent in Maryland, strengthens your candidacy significantly.

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 companies hire people operations managers in Maryland?

Companies currently hiring people operations managers in Maryland include Target, Textron Systems, and Erickson Senior Living, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's concentration of federal contractors, academic medical centers, and financial services firms means demand for structured people operations leadership is consistent across the region throughout the year.

Which Maryland cities have the most people operations manager jobs?

Baltimore, Bethesda, and Frederick have the most people operations manager openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors hiring through its major hospital systems and universities, while Bethesda and the I-270 corridor draw demand from federal contractors and biotech employers, and Columbia's corporate campus concentration sustains a strong secondary market for mid-senior HR leadership roles.

Are there remote people operations manager jobs in Maryland?

Yes, and more than many management roles, because much of the strategic and administrative work in people operations translates well to distributed settings. About 52% of people operations manager openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting employer flexibility that increased after widespread adoption of remote HR practices. Functions such as policy development, HRIS administration, and workforce planning are most commonly offered remotely, while employee relations investigations and onboarding coordination typically require some on-site presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a people operations coordinator or HR generalist role first and building two to three years of experience before targeting manager-level positions. Large Maryland employers including University of Maryland Medical System, Lockheed Martin, and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield regularly hire HR coordinators and HR business partner associates who grow into management internally. Earning the SHRM-CP early signals commitment to the profession, and experience supporting benefits open enrollment or running a performance review cycle gives candidates a concrete edge in interviews.

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

You can find and apply to people operations manager jobs in Maryland directly on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, identify roles that match your experience level and preferred location or work arrangement, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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