People Operations Specialist Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
People Operations Specialist jobs in Phoenix are concentrated in Midtown, Downtown, and Tempe, with strong demand from employers across healthcare, financial services, and technology. State of Arizona, Avient, and Target are among those actively hiring right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive achievement of key results for the area.
- Collaborate with Business Leaders to influence business strategy based on a deep understanding of the business implications for the area, including employee and labor relations.
- Participate in key meetings with Business Leaders to bring HR expertise to business/operational discussions with linkage to HR strategy and business objectives.
- Collaborate with appropriate HR and other teams to ensure new policies, plans, programs, and processes are effectively communicated and implemented consistently within the area.
- Drive improvement in overall team performance and direct talent planning / management which includes: 1.) supporting employee performance improvement planning—including plan development, counseling, and follow-up and 2.) working with Area Staff to facilitate the completion of all talent routines, such as TAPP and STR.
- Conduct investigations of complex Employee Relations and HR matters.
- Advise Area Leaders in conjunction with Region Leadership and Functional Partners on complex employee relations issues and manage risk effectively. Participate in the termination approval process for the area.
- Support culture change initiatives and establish key change management strategies for business-related events impacting human capital for the area.
- Work with Area Leaders to implement appropriate organizational structures as designed and key capabilities required to achieve business objectives. Complete workforce analysis for any RIF process. Work with region leadership and legal to assess risk.
- Drive effective Employee Relations activities designed to promote a positive work environment and advocate for the associate experience.
- Facilitate and follow up on the development of implementation of action plans designed to address issues surfaced through employee surveys—either locally driven or corporate driven.
- Engage effectively with Functional Partners and HR Centers of Excellence. In a market of this size with implications for Region and Company performance, partnering proactively, providing feedback, and engaging across the HR function is essential to successful execution of initiatives.
- Provide insight into Area specific needs for training to Region Leadership and centralized talent management team.
- Lead the HR team for the area with demonstrated people leader skills including the ability to coach and counsel other people leaders
- Other duties as assigned by manager
- Travel required 50% to domiciles and events.
- Incumbent will office in one of the markets of the area they will support
SUPERVISION:
- HR Manager and Supply Chain Training Managers
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: VP Field HR, Region HR Business Leader, Region President, Area President, Regional Functional leaders, Area HR, HR Functional teams, Legal, Communications, Operations Leadership, Commercial Leadership teams
- External: Government agencies, external legal counsel
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Inside office environment, warehouse environment, domiciles
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, or equivalent work experience required
- Must possess a minimum of 7 years of Human Resources experience ,with increasing levels of responsibility, including support for senior level business
- Labor Relations experience required
- Demonstrated ability to build relationship s at senior levels as well as deeper into the organization
- Must have direct experience leading HR
- 50% travel required
Certifications/Training
- PHR or SPHR certification strongly preferred
Licenses
- Valid driver’s license required & motor vehicle record must be in good standing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in process-based Employee Relations strongly preferred
- Experience in a labor-intensive industry that is highly dependent on employee and team-performance strongly preferred
- Multi-site experience preferred
This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus and long-term incentive.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
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- Education
- Insurance
- Chemicals & Materials
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Electronics & Hardware
People Operations Specialist Jobs in Phoenix: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a people operations specialist job in Phoenix?
Target Phoenix's largest hiring sectors: healthcare systems, financial services firms, and tech companies clustered in Midtown and the Camelback Corridor. Employers here value experience with HRIS platforms, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle processes. Tailoring your application to reflect the operational scale of Phoenix's mid-size to enterprise employers, and highlighting any experience in high-growth or multi-site organizations, tends to give candidates a competitive edge in this market.
Which companies hire people operations specialists in Phoenix?
Phoenix people operations specialist roles are posted by State of Arizona, Avient, and Target and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Phoenix's hiring base includes large regional employers, national corporations with substantial Arizona operations, and fast-growing startups, particularly in the healthcare and fintech sectors.
Are there remote people operations specialist jobs in Phoenix?
Yes, though availability depends on the role, as people operations work that involves in-person onboarding, facilities coordination, or employee relations tends to stay on-site. About 27% of people operations specialist openings tied to Phoenix are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with flexibility most common in HRIS administration, recruiting coordination, and benefits support functions.
How can I get a people operations specialist job in Phoenix with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Phoenix is through HR coordinator or recruiting coordinator roles at the city's large healthcare networks, financial services companies, and corporate office campuses, where people operations teams actively hire junior staff. Internships at Phoenix-area mid-size companies and temp-to-hire placements through local staffing firms also provide a direct route in, with on-the-job exposure to HRIS tools giving candidates a measurable advantage when applying to full-time positions.
Which industries hire the most people operations specialists in Phoenix?
The sectors hiring the most people operations specialists in Phoenix are Education, Insurance, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Phoenix's role as a regional corporate hub and home to major healthcare systems and financial services operations makes these sectors consistent drivers of local people operations hiring year-round.
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