People Operations Manager Jobs in New Mexico
People Operations Manager jobs in New Mexico are open across Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces and other New Mexico metros, with employers like State of New Mexico, Walgreens, and Amazon hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
How Will You Make an Impact?
We are seeking an experienced and highly engaged HR Manager to lead the Human Resources function at our sterilization & packaging facility in Albuquerque, NM. This role is critical to driving a positive employee experience, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring the site operates effectively, safely, and in compliance.
As a key member of the site leadership team, the HR Manager serves as a trusted advisor to plant leadership and partners closely with the Regional HR Director to deliver both strategic and operational HR initiatives. This role oversees all core HR functions, including employee relations, talent development, workforce planning, performance management, compliance, and culture-building efforts, while leading and developing the on-site HR team.
Location
This role will be based on-site at our Albuquerque, NM facility.
What Will You Do?
The HR Manager partners with site leadership to deliver comprehensive HR support that strengthens culture, drives operational excellence, and enables business performance.
Strategic HR Leadership
- Serve as the primary HR leader for the facility, partnering with plant leadership to align HR strategies with operational goals
- Identify workforce needs and implement plans supporting staffing, development, retention, and succession
- Lead change management efforts and support leaders through organizational transitions and continuous improvement initiatives
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Lead employee relations activities, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant resolution of issues
- Coach leaders on performance management, behavioral expectations, documentation, and risk mitigation
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, safety requirements, and company policies
- Champion a culture of respect, safety, accountability, and engagement
- Ensure HR practices align with a high-compliance, regulated manufacturing environment
Talent Development & Performance Management
- Coach leaders to build high-performing teams through effective feedback, talent planning, and development strategies
- Lead the site performance management process, ensuring meaningful reviews, goal alignment, and development planning
- Build leadership capability through training, coaching, and workforce development initiatives
Recruitment & Workforce Planning
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and site leaders to deliver timely, high-quality hiring for hourly and salaried roles
- Guide workforce planning, labor forecasting, skills assessments, and staffing strategies
- Champion onboarding and retention initiatives to enhance new hire success and reduce turnover
- Partner with operations to support labor stability, shift leadership effectiveness, and hourly workforce engagement
HR Operations & Reporting
- Oversee site HR processes including attendance management, leave administration, job changes, and HR system accuracy
- Leverage HR metrics (turnover, attendance, engagement, staffing) to identify trends and drive data-informed decisions
- Implement HR policies, standard processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
Team Leadership
- Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development for the HR Generalist and HR support roles
- Build a high-performing HR team focused on consistency, service excellence, and strong partnership with operations
- Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented HR environment
What Success Looks Like
- Improved employee engagement and reduced turnover
- Strong, capable frontline and mid-level leadership
- Consistent, fair, and compliant employee relations practices
- Effective workforce planning and staffing stability
- A visible, credible HR presence on the production floor
How Will You Get Here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Master’s degree (MBA or Master’s in HR or related field) preferred
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred
Experience:
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including strong employee relations and talent management experience
- 2+ years of experience in an HR leadership or management role
- Experience supporting HR in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment
- Experience supporting multi-site operations preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong working knowledge of labor and employment laws and HR best practices
- Proven ability to influence leaders, manage complex situations, and make sound decisions
- Experience partnering with and advising leaders at the Director level
- Demonstrated change management and organizational transformation experience
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to leverage HR data to inform decisions
- Lean / continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization
- Proactive, confident HR leader who effectively partners with operations
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment
- Passion for building culture, improving processes, and developing talent
- Trusted advisor who demonstrates maturity, discretion, and sound judgment
Benefits You Will Receive While Working With Jabil
Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Where New Mexico roles are concentrated, by current openings.
People Operations Manager Job Market in New Mexico
A snapshot from current New Mexico openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State of New Mexico11

- Walgreens8

- Amazon5

- Circle K4

- Tractor Supply4

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail38
- Healthcare & Medical Services15
- Government & Public Sector13
- Food & Beverage9
- Education6
What New Mexico Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in people operations manager jobs across New Mexico.
- 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 New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
How many people operations manager jobs are there in New Mexico?
There are 108+ people operations manager openings in New Mexico on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces. New positions post regularly as employers across New Mexico hire.
How much do people operations managers make in New Mexico?
People operations managers in New Mexico earn a median of about $118,070 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,000 for the lowest 10% to over $198,230 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which New Mexico cities have the most people operations manager jobs?
Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces have the most people operations manager openings in New Mexico right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire people operations managers in New Mexico?
Employers hiring people operations managers in New Mexico include State of New Mexico, Walgreens, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote people operations manager jobs in New Mexico?
Yes. About 6% of people operations manager openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Mexico metros.
How do I apply for people operations manager jobs in New Mexico?
You can apply to people operations manager jobs in New Mexico directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New Mexico location, then apply to each one that fits.
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