People Operations Manager Jobs in Raleigh, NC
People Operations Manager jobs in Raleigh, North Carolina are concentrated in North Hills, downtown Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park corridor, with strong demand across technology, life sciences, and financial services. Employers actively hiring include North Carolina State University, Pendo, and Catapult. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job OpportunityDirector of Human Resources & People OperationsChampion Health System
Location: Dunn, Raleigh & Oxford, NC (Travel between locations required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $75,000 – $100,000 annually (Based on experience) + Benefits + Performance Bonus
Join One of North Carolina's Fastest Growing Healthcare Organizations
Champion Health System is an innovative, physician-led healthcare organization specializing in cardiovascular medicine, vascular intervention, interventional radiology, wound care, minimally invasive procedures, and ambulatory surgical services. As we continue to expand throughout North Carolina, we are seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to build and oversee our entire Human Resources operation. This is an executive-level opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys creating systems, improving culture, and partnering directly with senior leadership. If you enjoy building organizations—not simply maintaining them—we would love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Director of Human Resources & People Operations will oversee every aspect of Human Resources for Champion Health System. This individual will be responsible for payroll, employee benefits, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, performance management, employee relations, HR policies, compensation planning, credentialing coordination, and strategic workforce planning. The successful candidate will work directly with the President, CFO, Director of Operations, and department managers to develop an outstanding workplace culture while ensuring compliance with all federal and state employment regulations.
Primary ResponsibilitiesHuman Resources Leadership
- Lead and oversee all HR functions across Champion Health System
- Develop HR strategy aligned with organizational growth
- Build and maintain HR policies and procedures
- Maintain employee handbook
- Ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations
Payroll Administration
- Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time
- Manage payroll systems
- Review PTO, overtime, bonuses, commissions and provider compensation
- Maintain payroll records
- Coordinate payroll tax reporting
Benefits Administration
Administer company benefits including:
- Medical insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- HSA/FSA
- Workers' Compensation
- COBRA
- Open Enrollment
Serve as the primary employee resource for benefit questions.
Talent Acquisition
Lead recruitment for:
- Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Nurses
- Medical Assistants
- Sonographers
- Radiology Technologists
- Administrative Staff
- Executive Leadership
Responsibilities include:
- Posting positions
- Screening candidates
- Conducting interviews
- Reference checks
- Offer letters
- Employment contracts
- New hire onboarding
Employee Relations
- Coach managers
- Resolve workplace issues
- Conduct investigations
- Manage disciplinary actions
- Coordinate employee recognition
- Improve employee engagement
- Support organizational culture
Performance Management
Develop and oversee:
- Performance evaluations
- Annual reviews
- Compensation planning
- Merit increases
- Performance improvement plans
- Leadership development
HR Compliance
Maintain compliance with:
- EEOC
- OSHA
- FMLA
- ADA
- HIPAA
- NC Employment Laws
- Wage & Hour Regulations
- I-9/E-Verify
- Personnel files
- Employment documentation
Credentialing & Provider Support
Coordinate with leadership regarding:
- Physician onboarding
- Provider credentialing support
- Licensure tracking
- CME documentation
- Employment agreements
- Provider onboarding
HR Systems
Manage:
- Payroll software
- HRIS
- Employee files
- Electronic onboarding
- Timekeeping
- Background checks
- HR reporting
Organizational Development
Partner with executive leadership to:
- Improve employee retention
- Develop leadership programs
- Create career pathways
- Enhance employee satisfaction
- Improve organizational efficiency
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of progressive HR leadership experience
- Experience managing payroll and benefits
- Knowledge of employment law
- Experience supervising HR operations
- Strong leadership and communication skills
Preferred:
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification
- Healthcare HR experience
- Multi-site healthcare organization experience
- Experience transitioning from PEOs (Insperity, ADP TotalSource, TriNet, etc.)
- Experience implementing HRIS and payroll systems
Desired Skills
- Leadership
- Organization
- Strategic thinking
- Payroll expertise
- Benefits administration
- Employee relations
- Recruiting
- Employment law
- Healthcare compliance
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Executive communication
Why Champion Health System?
Champion Health System is redefining outpatient cardiovascular and minimally invasive care throughout North Carolina. Our physician-led organization is growing rapidly through innovation, exceptional patient care, and a commitment to clinical excellence.We believe our people are our greatest asset. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our workforce while partnering directly with executive leadership to support continued growth and operational excellence.
To Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to:
md@championhealthsystem.com
Subject: Director of Human Resources Application
Ideal Candidate Profile
The strongest candidate will have experience taking a company away from a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) such as Insperity and bringing payroll, benefits, compliance, onboarding, and HR operations fully in-house. Experience in a multi-site healthcare organization with 100+ employees and familiarity with physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, or hospitals would be highly desirable. This background will allow the individual to lead a smooth transition while building a scalable HR infrastructure that supports Champion Health System's continued growth.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job OpportunityDirector of Human Resources & People OperationsChampion Health System
Location: Dunn, Raleigh & Oxford, NC (Travel between locations required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $75,000 – $100,000 annually (Based on experience) + Benefits + Performance Bonus
Join One of North Carolina's Fastest Growing Healthcare Organizations
Champion Health System is an innovative, physician-led healthcare organization specializing in cardiovascular medicine, vascular intervention, interventional radiology, wound care, minimally invasive procedures, and ambulatory surgical services. As we continue to expand throughout North Carolina, we are seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to build and oversee our entire Human Resources operation. This is an executive-level opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys creating systems, improving culture, and partnering directly with senior leadership. If you enjoy building organizations—not simply maintaining them—we would love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Director of Human Resources & People Operations will oversee every aspect of Human Resources for Champion Health System. This individual will be responsible for payroll, employee benefits, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, performance management, employee relations, HR policies, compensation planning, credentialing coordination, and strategic workforce planning. The successful candidate will work directly with the President, CFO, Director of Operations, and department managers to develop an outstanding workplace culture while ensuring compliance with all federal and state employment regulations.
Primary ResponsibilitiesHuman Resources Leadership
- Lead and oversee all HR functions across Champion Health System
- Develop HR strategy aligned with organizational growth
- Build and maintain HR policies and procedures
- Maintain employee handbook
- Ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations
Payroll Administration
- Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time
- Manage payroll systems
- Review PTO, overtime, bonuses, commissions and provider compensation
- Maintain payroll records
- Coordinate payroll tax reporting
Benefits Administration
Administer company benefits including:
- Medical insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- HSA/FSA
- Workers' Compensation
- COBRA
- Open Enrollment
Serve as the primary employee resource for benefit questions.
Talent Acquisition
Lead recruitment for:
- Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Nurses
- Medical Assistants
- Sonographers
- Radiology Technologists
- Administrative Staff
- Executive Leadership
Responsibilities include:
- Posting positions
- Screening candidates
- Conducting interviews
- Reference checks
- Offer letters
- Employment contracts
- New hire onboarding
Employee Relations
- Coach managers
- Resolve workplace issues
- Conduct investigations
- Manage disciplinary actions
- Coordinate employee recognition
- Improve employee engagement
- Support organizational culture
Performance Management
Develop and oversee:
- Performance evaluations
- Annual reviews
- Compensation planning
- Merit increases
- Performance improvement plans
- Leadership development
HR Compliance
Maintain compliance with:
- EEOC
- OSHA
- FMLA
- ADA
- HIPAA
- NC Employment Laws
- Wage & Hour Regulations
- I-9/E-Verify
- Personnel files
- Employment documentation
Credentialing & Provider Support
Coordinate with leadership regarding:
- Physician onboarding
- Provider credentialing support
- Licensure tracking
- CME documentation
- Employment agreements
- Provider onboarding
HR Systems
Manage:
- Payroll software
- HRIS
- Employee files
- Electronic onboarding
- Timekeeping
- Background checks
- HR reporting
Organizational Development
Partner with executive leadership to:
- Improve employee retention
- Develop leadership programs
- Create career pathways
- Enhance employee satisfaction
- Improve organizational efficiency
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of progressive HR leadership experience
- Experience managing payroll and benefits
- Knowledge of employment law
- Experience supervising HR operations
- Strong leadership and communication skills
Preferred:
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification
- Healthcare HR experience
- Multi-site healthcare organization experience
- Experience transitioning from PEOs (Insperity, ADP TotalSource, TriNet, etc.)
- Experience implementing HRIS and payroll systems
Desired Skills
- Leadership
- Organization
- Strategic thinking
- Payroll expertise
- Benefits administration
- Employee relations
- Recruiting
- Employment law
- Healthcare compliance
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Executive communication
Why Champion Health System?
Champion Health System is redefining outpatient cardiovascular and minimally invasive care throughout North Carolina. Our physician-led organization is growing rapidly through innovation, exceptional patient care, and a commitment to clinical excellence.We believe our people are our greatest asset. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our workforce while partnering directly with executive leadership to support continued growth and operational excellence.
To Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to:
md@championhealthsystem.com
Subject: Director of Human Resources Application
Ideal Candidate Profile
The strongest candidate will have experience taking a company away from a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) such as Insperity and bringing payroll, benefits, compliance, onboarding, and HR operations fully in-house. Experience in a multi-site healthcare organization with 100+ employees and familiarity with physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, or hospitals would be highly desirable. This background will allow the individual to lead a smooth transition while building a scalable HR infrastructure that supports Champion Health System's continued growth.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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People Operations Manager Jobs in Raleigh: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a people operations manager job in Raleigh?
Target Raleigh's highest-concentration sectors first: technology companies clustered around Research Triangle Park, life sciences and biotech firms in the RTP and Cary corridor, and the growing financial services presence downtown. Candidates who combine HRIS proficiency with experience supporting high-growth or scaling teams stand out locally. Networking through the Greater Raleigh Chamber and Triangle SHRM chapter also opens doors that job boards alone don't.
Which companies hire people operations managers in Raleigh?
Raleigh people operations manager roles are posted by North Carolina State University, Pendo, and Catapult and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Raleigh's employer mix skews toward mid-size to enterprise tech firms, healthcare systems, and professional services companies with regional headquarters or large operations in the Triangle.
Are there remote people operations manager jobs in Raleigh?
Yes, though availability depends on the scope of the role, since positions with on-site HR responsibilities such as new hire onboarding or employee relations tend to require in-person presence. About 20% of people operations manager openings tied to Raleigh are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the tech-heavy employer base in the area. Policy design, HRIS administration, and people analytics functions are the most frequently offered remotely.
How can I get a people operations manager job in Raleigh with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Raleigh is moving up from an HR coordinator or people operations associate role at one of the area's many scaling tech or life sciences companies, which often promote from within as they grow. Community college workforce programs through Wake Tech and NC State's HR certificate offerings can build foundational credentials. Targeting Raleigh-area startups and mid-size companies, which hire generalists earlier than large enterprises, is the fastest route to a manager title.
Which industries hire the most people operations managers in Raleigh?
The sectors hiring the most people operations managers in Raleigh are Food & Beverage, Technology & Software, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Raleigh's sustained growth as a tech and research hub has created consistent demand for people operations talent to support rapid headcount expansion across these industries.
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