People Operations Manager Jobs in Michigan

People Operations Manager jobs in Michigan are consistently in demand, with the strongest concentration in manufacturing, healthcare, automotive supply chain, and financial services sectors at mid to senior levels. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor account for the largest share of openings, with well-established employers like General Motors, Beaumont Health, and Consumers Energy maintaining ongoing people operations functions across their Michigan operations. HR business partnering, employee relations, and talent acquisition oversight are the specialties appearing most often in Michigan listings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles141+
Top employerFlex-N-Gate
Top cityGrand Rapids, MI
Cities hiring72
Work type64% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Magna International
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
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Magna International
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Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Magna International
Sterling Heights, Michigan
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Roskam Foods
Human Resources (People Operations) Manager
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Roskam Foods
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Human Resources (People Operations) Manager
Roskam Foods
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Motus Integrated Technologies
Assistant Human Resources Manager
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Motus Integrated Technologies
Added 3d ago
Assistant Human Resources Manager
Motus Integrated Technologies
Holland, Michigan
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Westlake Corporation
Human Resources Business Partner
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Westlake Corporation
Added 3d ago
Human Resources Business Partner
Westlake Corporation
Shelby Charter Township, Michigan
Business Operations
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Keystone Solutions Group
Human Resources Manager
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Keystone Solutions Group
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Human Resources Manager
Keystone Solutions Group
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
11-50

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People Operations Manager Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Grand Rapids
15 jobs
Detroit
12 jobs
Muskegon
6 jobs
Troy
5 jobs
Plymouth
5 jobs
Kalamazoo
4 jobs
Auburn Hills
4 jobs
Holland
3 jobs
Dearborn
3 jobs

People Operations Manager Job Market in Michigan

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

Who's Hiring

Flex-N-Gate
Flex-N-Gate4 open roles
Michigan State University
Michigan State University3 open roles
Aramark
Aramark2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Insurance
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Technology & Software

What Michigan Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field
  • Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred
  • Three or more years of progressive HR or people operations experience in a management role
  • Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or UKG
  • Strong working knowledge of Michigan employment law and federal labor regulations
  • Proven ability to partner with business leaders on workforce planning and employee relations

People Operations Manager Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a people operations manager in Michigan?

A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or organizational development is the standard starting point for this role in Michigan. Michigan does not require a state-issued license to work in people operations, but employers across the state consistently prefer candidates who hold a professional certification such as the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP from the Society for Human Resource Management, or the PHR from HRCI. Building experience in generalist HR roles at Michigan manufacturers, health systems, or large service organizations is the most common path to a management position.

How much do people operations managers make in Michigan?

People operations managers in Michigan earn a median of about $138,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $88,990 for the lowest 10% to over $224,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire people operations managers in Michigan?

Employers hiring people operations managers in Michigan right now include Flex-N-Gate, Michigan State University, and Aramark, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's concentration of large manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services employers means demand for people operations managers is distributed across both the Detroit metro and regional hubs like Grand Rapids and Lansing.

Which Michigan cities have the most people operations manager jobs?

Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Muskegon have the most people operations manager openings in Michigan. Detroit anchors the largest share of demand, driven by its concentration of automotive headquarters, large health systems, and financial services firms, while Grand Rapids reflects its fast-growing manufacturing and healthcare base and Ann Arbor draws openings from the University of Michigan and a dense cluster of technology and life sciences employers.

Are there remote people operations manager jobs in Michigan?

Yes, and more than many HR roles, because people operations managers at larger organizations frequently handle policy development, HRIS administration, and strategic planning that can be done off-site. About 36% of people operations manager openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting genuine flexibility in the field. The parts of the role most likely to remain on-site are employee relations investigations and new hire onboarding that require a physical presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is an HR coordinator or generalist role at a mid-size Michigan manufacturer or health system, where exposure to benefits, onboarding, and employee relations builds the foundation employers expect before promoting into management. Large Michigan employers including automotive suppliers, regional hospital networks, and insurance carriers run rotational HR associate programs that bring in candidates without direct management experience. Earning a SHRM-CP certification early signals seriousness to Michigan hiring managers and meaningfully strengthens an application at the coordinator or specialist level before moving into a manager title.

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

You can find and apply to people operations manager jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit. No sign-up is required to view the listings.

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