People Operations Manager Jobs in Richmond, VA
People Operations Manager jobs in Richmond, Virginia are concentrated in the Scott's Addition innovation corridor, the Downtown business district, and the West End, with strong hiring across healthcare, financial services, and technology. Companies actively posting include Capital One, Altria, and Caritas. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- 5108698
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Virginia Department of Agriculture
- Human resources
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Closing at: Aug 13 2026 - 23:55 EDT
- Virginia Department of Agriculture
Title: Senior Human Resources Generalist #01027
State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II
Hiring Range: $65,000 - $96,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS
Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Human Resources, has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced, team oriented human resources generalist eager to provide advanced level human resource services in a high-volume, fast-paced HR office for an agency of 600+ salaried employees. The successful candidate will have demonstrated hands-on work experience in a position or positions responsible for multiple functional areas of HR simultaneously (recruiting, class & comp, benefits admin., leave admin, retirements, etc.) or multiple specialist roles in various functional areas of HR (i.e. recruiter, benefits administrator, class & comp specialist, etc.). This position will be responsible for duties across all functional areas of human resources for assigned division(s), including but not limited to: talent acquisition; classification and compensation; benefit/leave administration; and onboarding and offboarding transactions. Talent acquisition responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with request to fill documents; posting jobs; screening applicants; providing guidance to hiring managers; reviewing hiring packets for finalists; completing required verifications; ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures related to talent acquisition. Classification and compensation responsibilities include, but are not limited to, researching and completing position classification audits for new and existing positions; assisting supervisors and managers with the preparation/revision of Employee Performance Profiles (EPPs) and Physical Demand Worksheets (PDWs) as requested; and conducting salary analyses for new employees and existing employees as needed or requested. Benefits administration responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting employees with any benefits-related matter such as QMEs, annual open enrollment, FMLA, short- and long-term disability, Workers’ Compensation, health care, VRS retirement/life insurance, etc. Additionally, this position will handle onboarding and offboarding tasks for their assigned division(s) to include conducted new employee orientation on a rotating basis. May be required to travel (day, overnight and weekends) to other VDACS offices to conduct training, attend career fairs, etc. as requested/required. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy. Currently, VDACS’ Human Resources Office will consider one telework day per week once the selected candidate is fully onboarded and trained.
Minimum Qualifications
Comprehensive technical knowledge and working knowledge of human resource management principles and practices across all functional areas of human resources and federal and state laws and regulations governing HR–recruiting, classification and compensation, full benefits administration, policy interpretation and guidance, and personnel action processing. Considerable skill in expressing ideas and guidance clearly and concisely in both oral and written form; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of the organization; managing time and prioritizing work to successfully perform in a high-volume work environment; and utilizing computers and related HR software to complete job responsibilities. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are a must. Ability to work as a member of a team; independently research, analyze, develop and interpret established laws, rules, policies, practices and procedures to make logical decisions; work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality; provide accurate technical guidance to all levels of the organization; communicate in a courteous, professional and tactful manner both orally and in writing with a diverse population in all situations; and to successfully complete job responsibilities in an accurate and proficient manner within tight deadlines and competing priorities. Ability to travel (day, overnight and weekends) to other VDACS offices to conduct training, attend career fairs, etc. as requested/required. H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
Additional Considerations
A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of human resources management, business administration, public administration, or related field. Proven experience in multiple disciplines of human resources at progressively responsible levels, preferably in state or local government. Basic working knowledge of state software systems such as Cardinal/PeopleSoft, PageUp, VRS Navigator, etc. Current professional human resources certification preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-371-8066
Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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People Operations Manager Jobs in Richmond: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a people operations manager job in Richmond?
Target Richmond's three largest hiring sectors: healthcare systems, regional financial institutions, and mid-size technology firms clustered in Scott's Addition and Downtown. Employers here tend to favor candidates with hands-on experience in HRIS implementation, employee relations, and total rewards over generalist backgrounds. Connecting with Richmond SHRM chapter events and building familiarity with Virginia's employment landscape gives local candidates a real edge over out-of-state applicants.
Which companies hire people operations managers in Richmond?
Richmond people operations manager roles are posted by Capital One, Altria, and Caritas and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Richmond's employer mix ranges from regional health networks and community banks to fast-growing technology startups and established consumer brands headquartered in the metro area.
Are there remote people operations manager jobs in Richmond?
Yes, though partially: people operations manager work is moderately remote-friendly because strategic and administrative functions translate well to remote settings, while employee relations, onboarding, and in-person culture work typically require an on-site presence. About 74% of people operations manager openings tied to Richmond are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the most fully remote roles concentrated in HRIS administration and people analytics functions.
How can I get a people operations manager job in Richmond with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Richmond is moving into a people operations coordinator or HR generalist role at one of the city's mid-size healthcare systems or financial services firms, which regularly hire junior HR professionals and promote from within. Virginia Commonwealth University's professional programs and Richmond's active SHRM chapter also connect early-career candidates with local employers. Building HRIS proficiency and taking on employee-lifecycle projects in a support role creates a clear path to a manager title within two to three years.
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