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Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Human Resources Manager to lead our HR initiatives and foster a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace environment. This pivotal role involves overseeing all facets of human resources management, from talent acquisition and employee relations to benefits administration and compliance. The ideal candidate will be energized by building strong organizational cultures, implementing innovative HR strategies, and driving workforce excellence. Join us to shape the future of our organization through impactful human capital management and strategic planning.
Responsibilities
- Lead talent acquisition efforts by developing sourcing strategies, managing applicant tracking systems (ATS), conducting interviews, and onboarding new employees to ensure a seamless hiring process.
- Oversee employee orientation programs, employee evaluation processes, and performance management systems to promote continuous development and engagement.
- Manage benefits administration, including health insurance, retirement plans, workers’ compensation, and FMLA compliance, ensuring employees receive accurate information and support.
- Develop and implement HR policies aligned with employment & labor law regulations and ensure regulatory compliance management across all HR functions.
- Drive change management initiatives by leading organizational design projects, succession planning, and workforce management strategies that support business growth.
- Facilitate training & development programs to enhance skills across teams while fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Handle employee relations issues with professionalism, employing conflict management techniques to resolve disputes effectively while maintaining confidentiality.
- Utilize HRIS systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM for data collection, analysis (Excel data analysis), and reporting to inform strategic decisions.
Requirements
- Proven experience in human resources management or HR department experience with a comprehensive understanding of employment & labor law, HR legal compliance, and OSHA standards.
- Strong knowledge of human capital management practices including talent management, performance management, organization design, and succession planning.
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information discreetly and effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in HR systems such as Workday, UltiPro, Kronos, Paychex, or similar platforms; familiarity with ATS tools like iCIMS or Lever is preferred.
- Technical expertise in Microsoft Office applications—especially Excel—and experience with data entry and analysis for strategic insights.
- Ability to manage benefits programs including payroll processing via ADP or Paylocity platforms; experience with contracts and personnel administration is advantageous.
- Knowledge of employment & labor law in talent management contexts along with experience in social media management for employer branding purposes is a plus.
Join us as we empower our people through innovative HR practices that foster growth, engagement, and success!
Pay: $58,675.18 - $70,662.58 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Human Resources Manager to lead our HR initiatives and foster a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace environment. This pivotal role involves overseeing all facets of human resources management, from talent acquisition and employee relations to benefits administration and compliance. The ideal candidate will be energized by building strong organizational cultures, implementing innovative HR strategies, and driving workforce excellence. Join us to shape the future of our organization through impactful human capital management and strategic planning.
Responsibilities
- Lead talent acquisition efforts by developing sourcing strategies, managing applicant tracking systems (ATS), conducting interviews, and onboarding new employees to ensure a seamless hiring process.
- Oversee employee orientation programs, employee evaluation processes, and performance management systems to promote continuous development and engagement.
- Manage benefits administration, including health insurance, retirement plans, workers’ compensation, and FMLA compliance, ensuring employees receive accurate information and support.
- Develop and implement HR policies aligned with employment & labor law regulations and ensure regulatory compliance management across all HR functions.
- Drive change management initiatives by leading organizational design projects, succession planning, and workforce management strategies that support business growth.
- Facilitate training & development programs to enhance skills across teams while fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Handle employee relations issues with professionalism, employing conflict management techniques to resolve disputes effectively while maintaining confidentiality.
- Utilize HRIS systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM for data collection, analysis (Excel data analysis), and reporting to inform strategic decisions.
Requirements
- Proven experience in human resources management or HR department experience with a comprehensive understanding of employment & labor law, HR legal compliance, and OSHA standards.
- Strong knowledge of human capital management practices including talent management, performance management, organization design, and succession planning.
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information discreetly and effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in HR systems such as Workday, UltiPro, Kronos, Paychex, or similar platforms; familiarity with ATS tools like iCIMS or Lever is preferred.
- Technical expertise in Microsoft Office applications—especially Excel—and experience with data entry and analysis for strategic insights.
- Ability to manage benefits programs including payroll processing via ADP or Paylocity platforms; experience with contracts and personnel administration is advantageous.
- Knowledge of employment & labor law in talent management contexts along with experience in social media management for employer branding purposes is a plus.
Join us as we empower our people through innovative HR practices that foster growth, engagement, and success!
Pay: $58,675.18 - $70,662.58 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
- Target63
- Spectrum39S
- Marriott International31
- Walmart28
- IDEA Public Schools28
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- Healthcare & Medical Services39
- Consulting & Professional Services28
- Technology & Software24
- Distribution & Wholesale20
- Construction & Real Estate20
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in people operations specialist jobs.
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, BambooHR, or ADP
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Knowledge of HR compliance, employment law, and workplace policy
- Proficiency in managing benefits administration and open enrollment cycles
- Strong written communication skills for policy documentation and employee communications
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred for mid-level and senior positions
Tips for Your People Operations Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to HRIS tools
People ops roles almost always screen for specific platforms like Workday, BambooHR, or Rippling. Name the systems you've actually used in your bullets, not just in a skills list, and note the context, such as running open enrollment or building workflows.
Highlight cross-functional projects you owned
Hiring managers want evidence you've coordinated across departments, not just supported HR. Call out projects where you partnered with finance, legal, or engineering, and name the outcome, whether that's a policy rollout, a benefits overhaul, or a headcount audit.
Filter openings by company growth stage
The day-to-day work differs sharply between a 50-person startup and a 5,000-person enterprise. Startups typically want generalists who can build programs from scratch, while larger companies hire for process management within existing infrastructure. Match your experience to the stage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists people operations specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a process improvement example
Interviewers consistently ask people ops candidates to walk through a time they improved an HR process. Before your interview, prepare one concrete example with a clear before-and-after, covering what you changed, how you got buy-in, and what the result was.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
People ops roles vary widely in ownership, from purely administrative to full program ownership. During offer conversations, clarify which HR functions you'll own outright versus support, because that scope difference compounds quickly into career trajectory and learning opportunities.
People Operations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most people operations specialists?
The companies hiring the most people operations specialists right now include Target, Spectrum, and Marriott International, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest at high-growth tech companies and healthcare systems that are scaling headcount rapidly.
How many people operations specialist jobs are remote?
About 43% of people operations specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making this one of the more flexible HR roles to find off-site. Employee experience, HRIS administration, and onboarding coordination tend to have the highest share of remote and hybrid arrangements compared to roles with heavy in-person compliance or facilities responsibilities.
How do you become a people operations specialist?
Most people operations specialists start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or psychology, then build hands-on experience in an HR coordinator or generalist role. From there, gaining proficiency in at least one major HRIS platform, learning the basics of employment law and benefits administration, and earning a SHRM-CP or PHR certification will move your candidacy to the top of most employer lists.
Can you get hired as a people operations specialist without much experience?
Yes, entry-level people operations specialist roles do exist, particularly at startups and mid-size companies that need someone to own HR administration without a large team structure. The strongest candidates with limited experience emphasize internships or part-time HR work, demonstrate familiarity with a common HRIS tool, and show they've handled confidential employee information responsibly in any prior role.
What does the people operations specialist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your HR background and tool experience, followed by a hiring manager interview covering how you've handled specific HR scenarios such as an offboarding, a policy rollout, or a compliance issue. Many employers add a practical exercise, such as drafting an HR communication or walking through how you'd set up an onboarding workflow, before a final panel or offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to people operations specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to people operations specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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