Entry Level People Operations Specialist Jobs

New grad people operations specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a demonstrated interest in HR fundamentals can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Healthcare & Medical Services, Manufacturing, and Retail, with employers like UPMC, Target, and Omni Hotels hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles88
Top stateMichigan
Top employerUPMC
Top cityTroy, MI
Work type88% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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24 Seven Talent
Human Resources Generalist
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Human Resources Generalist
24 Seven Talent
Brooklyn, New York
Human Resources
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Compensation & Benefits
$75k - $90k/yr
On-Site
None

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Family HealthCare Network
Human Resources Clerk
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Family HealthCare Network
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Human Resources Clerk
Family HealthCare Network
Visalia, California
Human Resources
Administrative & Office Support
$25 - $30/hr
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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Kinder Morgan
2027 BOLT Intern- Human Resources (Payroll/Benefits)
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2027 BOLT Intern- Human Resources (Payroll/Benefits)
Kinder Morgan
Houston, Texas
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
10,000+

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Kinder Morgan
2027 BOLT Intern- Human Resources (Compensation)
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2027 BOLT Intern- Human Resources (Compensation)
Kinder Morgan
Houston, Texas
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
10,000+

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Entry Level People Operations Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

UPMC
UPMC6 open roles
Target
Target5 open roles
Omni Hotels
Omni Hotels3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services18
  • Manufacturing7
  • Retail6
  • Education5
  • Automotive5

Entry Level People Operations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level people operations specialist job?

Focus on building foundational HR skills: familiarity with onboarding workflows, employee record management, and basic HRIS platforms like Workday or BambooHR gives you a concrete edge. Internships, HR-related coursework, and any experience coordinating people-focused processes signal readiness to employers at this stage. Tailor your resume to show attention to detail and comfort handling confidential information, two qualities hiring managers screen for early.

Which companies hire entry level people operations specialists?

Companies hiring entry level people operations specialists right now include UPMC, Target, and Omni Hotels, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. A broad mix of employers hires at this level, from fast-growing startups building out their first HR function to established enterprises with dedicated people operations teams that regularly bring on junior staff.

Are there remote entry level people operations specialist jobs?

Yes, though many roles at this level favor in-person or hybrid arrangements given the hands-on onboarding and coordination work involved. About 12% of entry level people operations specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so fully remote options exist but searching with flexibility on work setting will open up more opportunities.

Are these new grad people operations specialist jobs?

Yes, these include new grad, recent graduate, and junior people operations roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or volunteer HR work in place of full-time history, or calls out that a portfolio of relevant projects or coursework is considered. Look for language like "entry level," "no prior experience required," or "recent grads encouraged to apply" as reliable signals.

Which industries hire the most entry level people operations specialists?

Entry Level people operations specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Manufacturing, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they combine high headcount growth with structured HR teams that have room to onboard and develop junior people operations professionals.