People Operations Manager Jobs in Massachusetts
People Operations Manager jobs in Massachusetts are in steady demand across the state's dense concentration of technology, biotech, financial services, and higher education employers, with openings at every level from coordinator-track roles through senior and director-level positions. Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham are the primary hiring centers, where companies like Wayfair, Fidelity Investments, and Massachusetts General Hospital consistently recruit people operations talent. The most sought-after specialties right now are HR business partnering, compensation and benefits design, and HR systems administration tied to Workday and similar platforms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety StandardsJob Description
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.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will bring strong business and HR acumen, demonstrated HR leadership experience within complex manufacturing and site-based environments, and direct experience within the CDMO industry. The role requires a strong understanding of the CDMO business model, including the unique organizational, talent and operational demands of serving external customers in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Candidates should have meaningful site HR leadership experience, providing a strong foundation in manufacturing operations, workforce dynamics, employee relations, organizational change and leadership effectiveness. This operational experience, combined with demonstrated success partnering with senior business leaders, will enable the individual to bring both a strategic and pragmatic perspective to the DSD leadership team.
HOW WILL YOU GET HERE?
- Bachelor's degree plus 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in a global, complex organization; advanced degree preferred.
- Required experience within the CDMO industry, with demonstrated understanding of the customer-focused, technical, quality and operational requirements of the CDMO business model.
- Required site HR leadership experience within a complex manufacturing environment, with demonstrated understanding of manufacturing operations, workforce dynamics and the people implications of operational and business decisions.
- Demonstrated success partnering with senior business and functional leaders and translating business strategy into people and organization priorities.
- Experience supporting complex scientific, technical, quality and manufacturing organizations in a highly regulated environment.
- Significant experience in talent management, succession planning, strategic workforce planning, organization design, leadership development and change management.
- Strong business and financial acumen, with demonstrated ability to use workforce analytics, business metrics and financial information to generate insights and influence decisions.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex organizational change and cross-functional initiatives with significant business impact.
- Strong consultative and influencing skills, with the confidence, judgment and credibility to advise, coach and constructively challenge senior leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive outcomes across a highly matrixed global organization.
- Strong communication, judgment and relationship-building capabilities.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with disciplined execution and manage multiple priorities in a complex and evolving business environment.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.
Why This Opportunity?
This is more than an HR leadership position. It is an opportunity to shape how an important part of our organization attracts, develops, engages, and retains talent while building the capabilities needed for continued growth and success.
You’ll join an environment where HR has a meaningful seat at the table, partnering with leaders on decisions that impact our colleagues, our customers, and our business. You’ll also have the opportunity to lead an HR team, influence across multiple functions and locations, and continue growing your career within a global organization.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an innovative, forward-thinking company with outstanding opportunities for career growth and development. We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan, healthcare benefits, a company 401(k), and a broad range of additional employee benefits.
Most importantly, you’ll join a culture grounded in our values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement — and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through the people and leaders you support.
Compensation and Benefits
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
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety StandardsJob Description
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.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will bring strong business and HR acumen, demonstrated HR leadership experience within complex manufacturing and site-based environments, and direct experience within the CDMO industry. The role requires a strong understanding of the CDMO business model, including the unique organizational, talent and operational demands of serving external customers in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Candidates should have meaningful site HR leadership experience, providing a strong foundation in manufacturing operations, workforce dynamics, employee relations, organizational change and leadership effectiveness. This operational experience, combined with demonstrated success partnering with senior business leaders, will enable the individual to bring both a strategic and pragmatic perspective to the DSD leadership team.
HOW WILL YOU GET HERE?
- Bachelor's degree plus 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in a global, complex organization; advanced degree preferred.
- Required experience within the CDMO industry, with demonstrated understanding of the customer-focused, technical, quality and operational requirements of the CDMO business model.
- Required site HR leadership experience within a complex manufacturing environment, with demonstrated understanding of manufacturing operations, workforce dynamics and the people implications of operational and business decisions.
- Demonstrated success partnering with senior business and functional leaders and translating business strategy into people and organization priorities.
- Experience supporting complex scientific, technical, quality and manufacturing organizations in a highly regulated environment.
- Significant experience in talent management, succession planning, strategic workforce planning, organization design, leadership development and change management.
- Strong business and financial acumen, with demonstrated ability to use workforce analytics, business metrics and financial information to generate insights and influence decisions.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex organizational change and cross-functional initiatives with significant business impact.
- Strong consultative and influencing skills, with the confidence, judgment and credibility to advise, coach and constructively challenge senior leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive outcomes across a highly matrixed global organization.
- Strong communication, judgment and relationship-building capabilities.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with disciplined execution and manage multiple priorities in a complex and evolving business environment.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.
Why This Opportunity?
This is more than an HR leadership position. It is an opportunity to shape how an important part of our organization attracts, develops, engages, and retains talent while building the capabilities needed for continued growth and success.
You’ll join an environment where HR has a meaningful seat at the table, partnering with leaders on decisions that impact our colleagues, our customers, and our business. You’ll also have the opportunity to lead an HR team, influence across multiple functions and locations, and continue growing your career within a global organization.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an innovative, forward-thinking company with outstanding opportunities for career growth and development. We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan, healthcare benefits, a company 401(k), and a broad range of additional employee benefits.
Most importantly, you’ll join a culture grounded in our values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement — and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through the people and leaders you support.
Compensation and Benefits
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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Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Electronics & Hardware
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in people operations manager jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field
- Three or more years of HR generalist or people operations experience in a professional setting
- Hands-on experience administering HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or BambooHR
- Working knowledge of Massachusetts employment law including the PFML program and wage act
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification strongly preferred by mid-market and enterprise Massachusetts employers
- Demonstrated experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations simultaneously
People Operations Manager Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a people operations manager in Massachusetts?
Most people operations managers in Massachusetts enter the field through a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or organizational psychology, followed by several years in generalist HR or recruiting roles. Massachusetts does not require a state-issued license for this role. However, earning a PHR through HRCI or a SHRM-CP significantly improves candidacy at the technology, biotech, and financial services firms that dominate Massachusetts hiring. Many professionals start as HR coordinators or recruiters before moving into a people operations manager role.
How much do people operations managers make in Massachusetts?
People operations managers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $181,780 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $99,990 for the lowest 10% to over $315,700 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire people operations managers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring people operations managers in Massachusetts right now include Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston University, and Consigli Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's mix of large anchor institutions, growth-stage biotech companies, and established financial services firms means consistent demand across a wide range of organization sizes and cultures.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most people operations manager jobs?
The cities with the most people operations manager openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham. Boston and Cambridge drive the largest share of postings because of the concentration of technology companies, teaching hospitals, and universities headquartered there, while suburban markets like Waltham and Burlington attract openings from biotech and financial services firms that have moved their offices out of the city core.
Are there remote people operations manager jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most fields, since much of the work involves policy administration, employee communication, and systems tasks that translate well to remote settings. About 48% of people operations manager openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting continued flexibility from tech and financial employers in the state. Employee relations investigations and onboarding coordination are the functions most likely to remain at least partially on-site.
How can I get hired as a people operations manager in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an HR coordinator or HR associate role at a mid-size Massachusetts employer, where you gain generalist exposure quickly. Large institutions like Partners HealthCare, State Street, and major Massachusetts universities regularly hire HR assistants and coordinators who can grow into people operations roles within a few years. Earning a SHRM-CP or completing a HRCI exam-prep course while in an entry-level role accelerates that progression and signals commitment to Massachusetts employers who want candidates ready to move into ownership of programs.
Where can I find and apply to people operations manager jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to people operations manager jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred location, and industry, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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