People Operations Manager Jobs in Washington
People Operations Manager jobs in Washington are open across Seattle, Bellevue, and Vancouver and other Washington metros, with employers like Amazon, Walgreens, and Orangetheory Fitness hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
Requisition Summary
The Human Resources Manager is part of a collaborative HR team with the primary responsibility to provide on-site HR support to business leaders, administer HR programs and policies, and provide excellent customer service. In partnership with one direct report, the HR Manager plays a hands-on and strategic role that provides HR support to the PACCAR Technical Center division in Mt. Vernon, WA. This role is critical in delivering HR results in the areas of talent management, engagement, rewards, retention, training, development, and organizational effectiveness.
Job Functions and Responsibilities
Recruitment and Talent Management:
- Partner with division and department leadership to develop annual executive succession plan presentations
- Lead annual goal setting, employee development, and all employee succession and performance appraisal processes for the division
- Develop and execute action plans from executive and division-wide succession plans to ensure participation by employees in six sigma, internal audit, internal/external training programs, special projects and other development opportunities to accomplish individual and division goals
- Partner with centralized recruiting to fulfill business internal and external recruiting needs
Employee Engagement, Rewards & Retention:
- Lead division executive and employee compensation programs, ensuring they are administered effectively to include communicating, training and partnering with management to obtain final recommendations
- Make job promotion recommendations to senior management
- Partner with management and the compensation department to ensure position upgrades are supported through market evaluation
- Evaluate employee programs, analyze exit interviews and force report statistics to ensure plans are in place to address employee retention
- Ensure high potential employees have development and retention plans
- Create and implement engagement and retention strategies
- Analyze employee engagement survey results and facilitate in action planning
Training & Development:
- Facilitate training sessions with employees and managers
- Ensure division training requirements are achieved
- Develop and research special training opportunities such as industry-specific training and other needs
- Recommend employee development opportunities such as leadership development programs, mentoring, 360 evaluations, and more
HR Effectiveness:
- Understand business goals and recommend HR approaches, policies and procedures to achieve and continuously improve business and people objectives
- Lead projects, influence and obtain buy-in to drive results. Cultivate a passion for process improvement and ability to obtain buy-in from HR and the business to embrace these improvements
- Investigate and conclude employee relations investigations
- Ensure that HR practices are compliant with internal audit standards
- Ensure that technology is employed to accomplish HR results and HR employees are trained in maximizing the use of online recruiting and other HR tools
- Effectively lead HR for employees throughout the division
- Provide guidance to managers on a variety of HR topics including employment law, leave administration, and performance management
- Participate in global HR continuous improvement initiatives
- Effectively facilitate change management when new initiatives are rolled out
- Manage and mentor HR staff
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
- 8+ years of HR-related experience
- 4+ years of people and/or team management experience
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, presentation skills and adaptability
- Ability to excel in an environment with changing priorities
- Proficiency in MS Office; SAP experience a plus
- MBA and PHR/SPHR certification desired
BENEFITS
As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
- 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
- Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Paid short and long-term disability programs
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
- This position is also eligible for a holiday gift
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
PACCAR is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for this position is $119,100 - $186,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
Job Segment: HR Manager, Internal Audit, HR, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Finance
Location: Mount Vernon, WA, US, 98273-9671
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
People Operations Manager Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon34

- Walgreens26

- Orangetheory Fitness14

- PetSmart13

- State of Washington11

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail99
- Technology & Software34
- Healthcare & Medical Services33
- Consulting & Professional Services17
- Consumer Goods15
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in people operations manager jobs across Washington.
- 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 Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How many people operations manager jobs are there in Washington?
There are 384+ people operations manager openings in Washington on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Seattle, Bellevue, and Vancouver. New positions post regularly as employers across Washington hire.
How much do people operations managers make in Washington?
People operations managers in Washington earn a median of about $165,530 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $108,830 for the lowest 10% to over $271,380 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Washington cities have the most people operations manager jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Vancouver have the most people operations manager openings in Washington right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire people operations managers in Washington?
Employers hiring people operations managers in Washington include Amazon, Walgreens, and Orangetheory Fitness, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote people operations manager jobs in Washington?
Yes. About 13% of people operations manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Washington metros.
How do I apply for people operations manager jobs in Washington?
You can apply to people operations manager jobs in Washington directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Washington location, then apply to each one that fits.
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