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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Pratt Industries is currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist for the North Central Converting Division based out of Grand Rapids, MI.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Direct all phases of employment including advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, placement of personnel, orientation programs, exit interviews, and unemployment compensation hearings.
- Strong recruiting experience
- Investigate hotline calls, employee complaints to seek positive resolution in a speedy manner.
- Administer all employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FMLA and vacation, paid sick leave.
- Serve as primary source of contact to managers, employees, working under the supervision of the HR Manager on all human resource related matters.
- Maintain and administer HR reports and records as required by state and federal laws.
- Maintain and update personnel files and I-9 files
- Assist in managing Temporary Agencies supplying labor to the plant. And hold the Temporary Agencies accountable to Pratt Industries Hiring Criteria.
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
- Must be able to do some travel to any other location Divisional HR Manager designates on as needed basis.
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
- Must be able to manage multiple deadlines
- Additional duties as assigned by management.
LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
- Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting.
- Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control under adverse conditions and can lead his/her personnel to a successful resolution.
- Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener, understanding how to appraise personnel, applying both positive and corrective feedback, being able to resolve conflicts either involving the supervisor directly or as a third party, understands and demonstrates positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques.
- Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.
- Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative.
REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Ø Two to Four years' experience
Ø Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ø Computer literate (proficient in MS Word, MS Excel)
Ø BS degree in HR Management/Business Mgmt
Ø Manufacturing experience
Ø Preferred SPHR or PHR certification
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret financial statements, general business periodicals, professional journals, operating and maintenance instructions, regulatory laws and manuals, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of the company.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer literate (MS Office including Word and Excel)
Proficient knowledge and application of HR laws and regulations
Preferred Candidates with experience with ADP
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear, sit and stand. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment can be, at times, loud.
Unpack your potential with us!
- Immediate paid holidays
- Insurance benefits start on the first of the month following your date of hire
- Up to 15% MONTHLY incentive pay
- 401(k) with match
- PAID vacation days
- 12 months: 100% tuition reimbursement available
Qualifications
Strong desire to learn and grow in our fast past environment.
Preferred experience working a union facility
Pratt Industries is currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist for the North Central Converting Division based out of Grand Rapids, MI.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Direct all phases of employment including advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, placement of personnel, orientation programs, exit interviews, and unemployment compensation hearings.
- Strong recruiting experience
- Investigate hotline calls, employee complaints to seek positive resolution in a speedy manner.
- Administer all employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FMLA and vacation, paid sick leave.
- Serve as primary source of contact to managers, employees, working under the supervision of the HR Manager on all human resource related matters.
- Maintain and administer HR reports and records as required by state and federal laws.
- Maintain and update personnel files and I-9 files
- Assist in managing Temporary Agencies supplying labor to the plant. And hold the Temporary Agencies accountable to Pratt Industries Hiring Criteria.
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
- Must be able to do some travel to any other location Divisional HR Manager designates on as needed basis.
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
- Must be able to manage multiple deadlines
- Additional duties as assigned by management.
LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
- Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting.
- Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control under adverse conditions and can lead his/her personnel to a successful resolution.
- Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener, understanding how to appraise personnel, applying both positive and corrective feedback, being able to resolve conflicts either involving the supervisor directly or as a third party, understands and demonstrates positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques.
- Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.
- Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative.
REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Ø Two to Four years' experience
Ø Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ø Computer literate (proficient in MS Word, MS Excel)
Ø BS degree in HR Management/Business Mgmt
Ø Manufacturing experience
Ø Preferred SPHR or PHR certification
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret financial statements, general business periodicals, professional journals, operating and maintenance instructions, regulatory laws and manuals, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of the company.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer literate (MS Office including Word and Excel)
Proficient knowledge and application of HR laws and regulations
Preferred Candidates with experience with ADP
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear, sit and stand. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment can be, at times, loud.
Unpack your potential with us!
- Immediate paid holidays
- Insurance benefits start on the first of the month following your date of hire
- Up to 15% MONTHLY incentive pay
- 401(k) with match
- PAID vacation days
- 12 months: 100% tuition reimbursement available
Qualifications
Strong desire to learn and grow in our fast past environment.
Preferred experience working a union facility
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Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Distribution & Wholesale
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 Homestead Health Care Services, Aspirus Health, and Sodexo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Flint, and Detroit 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 37% of people operations manager openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 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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