People Operations Specialist Jobs in Colorado

People Operations Specialist jobs in Colorado concentrate heavily in technology, aerospace and defense, healthcare administration, and financial services, with the state's market ranking among the most active in the Mountain West for this role at every level from coordinator to senior manager. Denver and Boulder lead hiring volume, with Colorado Springs adding steady demand, and employers such as Lockheed Martin, Centura Health, and Ping Identity maintaining consistent people operations teams across the state. The most in-demand specialties are HRIS administration, employee experience design, and HR business partnering tied to high-growth tech and defense workforces. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles56
Top employerTarget
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring21
Work type52% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Microchip Technology
Human Resources Business Partner
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Microchip Technology
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Human Resources Business Partner
Microchip Technology
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Partnerships & Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
$58k - $128k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Stonebridge Companies
Human Resources Manager
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Human Resources Manager
Stonebridge Companies
Grand Junction, Colorado
Partnerships & Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
$60k - $70k/yr
Bachelor of Arts
1,001-5,000

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Pueblo County, CO
HR Compliance & Employee Relations Specialist
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Pueblo County, CO
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HR Compliance & Employee Relations Specialist
Pueblo County, CO
Pueblo, Colorado
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Master's degree in public administration
1,001-5,000

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Sysco
Human Resources Generalist
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Sysco
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Human Resources Generalist
Sysco
Denver, Colorado
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Office Management
$73k - $91k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Boulder County, CO
Human Resources Business Partner - Employee Relations
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Boulder County, CO
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Human Resources Business Partner - Employee Relations
Boulder County, CO
Boulder County, CO
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$70k - $101k/yr
Hybrid

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People Operations Specialist Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
16 jobs
Colorado Springs
5 jobs
Aurora
4 jobs
Pueblo
4 jobs
Fort Collins
4 jobs
Boulder
3 jobs
Lakewood
3 jobs
Littleton
2 jobs
Centennial
2 jobs

People Operations Specialist Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Target
Target2 open roles
CS Wind America
CS Wind America2 open roles
Colorado State University
Colorado State University2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in people operations specialist jobs across Colorado.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, BambooHR, or ADP
  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred or actively in progress
  • Strong knowledge of Colorado employment law and state-level compliance requirements
  • Experience supporting employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, and performance cycles
  • Ability to analyze workforce data and present people metrics to business leaders

People Operations Specialist Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a people operations specialist in Colorado?

Most people operations specialist roles in Colorado require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or organizational psychology, though some employers accept equivalent experience in adjacent roles. Colorado does not require a state-issued license for this role, but earning the SHRM-CP or PHR credential through the Society for Human Resource Management or the HR Certification Institute is a strong differentiator with Colorado employers, particularly in tech and aerospace where structured HR practices are expected.

How much do people operations specialists make in Colorado?

People operations specialists in Colorado earn a median of about $80,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,290 for the lowest 10% to over $133,850 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire people operations specialists in Colorado?

Companies currently hiring people operations specialists in Colorado include Target, CS Wind America, and Colorado State University, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's concentration of technology firms, defense contractors, and large healthcare systems creates consistent, ongoing demand for people operations professionals across the Front Range.

Which Colorado cities have the most people operations specialist jobs?

Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora have the most people operations specialist openings in Colorado. Denver dominates hiring volume as the state's commercial and corporate headquarters hub, Boulder draws openings from its dense cluster of technology and life sciences companies, and Colorado Springs adds steady demand from its large defense and military contractor workforce anchored by employers near Peterson Space Force Base and Fort Carson.

Are there remote people operations specialist jobs in Colorado?

Yes, and more than most fields, since people operations work is largely desk-based and systems-driven rather than tied to a physical worksite. About 48% of people operations specialist openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the role's strong fit for distributed work. HRIS administration, people analytics, and HR business partner roles tied to fully remote engineering teams tend to offer the most location flexibility.

How can I get hired as a people operations specialist in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving from an HR coordinator, recruiter, or office operations role into people operations at a Colorado company that is actively scaling. Large Front Range employers in technology and healthcare, including many Boulder-area startups and Denver-based health systems, regularly hire HR assistants and coordinators who grow into people operations roles. Earning the SHRM-CP or completing a HRCI-approved program while in an entry role, combined with hands-on Workday or BambooHR experience, gives candidates a measurable edge over others applying without a credential.

Where can I find and apply to people operations specialist jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to people operations specialist jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings for this role. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, location preference, and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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