People Operations Specialist Jobs in Georgia
People Operations Specialist jobs in Georgia are in steady demand, with the strongest concentration in technology, financial services, healthcare, and logistics sectors that anchor the state's economy at every level from entry-level HR coordinator through senior director of people operations. Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Savannah lead hiring activity, and established employers including Delta Air Lines, NCR Atleos, and Emory Healthcare consistently recruit for people operations roles across their Georgia operations. The most sought-after specialties in Georgia listings are HRIS administration, total rewards, and DEI program management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Human Resources Generalist to support our manufacturing operations and workforce. This role will report to the Sr. HR Manager for Norcross Plant. We are seeking a knowledgeable candidate to work with plant leadership and employees by providing HR support across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training, benefits administration, compliance, and workforce planning. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and be committed to fostering a positive, safe, and productive workplace.
- MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources management or business administration or relevant field
- Must possess a PHR
- MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Five plus years of recent experience as the top human resources management professional at a manufacturing facility of 200 or more employees.
- A demonstrable track record of proactive employee relations.
- Technical competence in all traditional HR functions, including compensation and benefits; employment and staffing; management and organizational development; employee relations and labor law.
- Successful experience dealing with people from non- U.S. culture.
- A high degree of comfort dealing with all levels of the organization, from the manufacturing
- floor to the executive offices.
- ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)
- Ability to be an active member of the team with the ability to develop the Human
- Resources group to look ahead and shape the future.
- A positive leader that earns respect and instills confidence.
- A dedicated, self-starter with a strong work ethic.
- A team player with strong "people's skills" and a penchant for achieving results.
- Strong communication skills with individuals and in group presentations.
- A high level of integrity and moral standards.
- Excellent judgment and sensitivity for dealing with internal and external issues.
- Ability to work on the flex morning shift, with some possibility of working evening hours if needed (Training purposes ex. 10-6pm or 11-7pm)
- Experience diffusing employee issues and leading investigations.
- Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace.
- Assist in the development and implementation of human resource policies.
- Recruiting status reports for management.
- Responsible for data management in ADP systems for hourly employees.
- Assist with system data entry necessary for processing employee time records, new hires, pay changes, promotions, transfers, FMLA, LOAs, and terminations.
- Responsible for reports including headcount, overtime, safety, and LOA management.
- Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes.
- Track performance appraisals and reconciling associated records.
- Gather and analyze data with HR metrics for daily and monthly review.
- Assist employee relations and investigations.
- Manage employee orientation and onboarding.
- Conduct HR projects as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Ability to work effectively with personnel at multiple levels of the organization.
- Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment while effectively and accurately managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Ability to develop and make presentations on behalf of the organization.
- Ability to demonstrate effective active listening, critical thinking, and group facilitation skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited direction.
- Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.
- Working knowledge of best practices in recruiting; of applicable State and Federal laws.
- Proven solving abilities and results driven.
- Excellent communication skills with diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated applied skills in data analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in the face of changing and multiple priorities.
- Must be personable and approachable.
- Excellent organizational and listening skills.
- Ability to effectively manage confidential, complex issues to successful resolution.
- Experience with an HRIS database (ADP & Vantage Preferred).
- Knowledge of office administration procedures.
- Experience working with Benefits portals, safety portals, maintenance portals and requisition portals.
- Human Resources Generalist to support our manufacturing operations and workforce. This role will report to the Sr. HR Manager for Norcross Plant. We are seeking a knowledgeable candidate to work with plant leadership and employees by providing HR support across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training, benefits administration, compliance, and workforce planning. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and be committed to fostering a positive, safe, and productive workplace.
- MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources management or business administration or relevant field
- Must possess a PHR
- MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Five plus years of recent experience as the top human resources management professional at a manufacturing facility of 200 or more employees.
- A demonstrable track record of proactive employee relations.
- Technical competence in all traditional HR functions, including compensation and benefits; employment and staffing; management and organizational development; employee relations and labor law.
- Successful experience dealing with people from non- U.S. culture.
- A high degree of comfort dealing with all levels of the organization, from the manufacturing
- floor to the executive offices.
- ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)
- Ability to be an active member of the team with the ability to develop the Human
- Resources group to look ahead and shape the future.
- A positive leader that earns respect and instills confidence.
- A dedicated, self-starter with a strong work ethic.
- A team player with strong "people's skills" and a penchant for achieving results.
- Strong communication skills with individuals and in group presentations.
- A high level of integrity and moral standards.
- Excellent judgment and sensitivity for dealing with internal and external issues.
- Ability to work on the flex morning shift, with some possibility of working evening hours if needed (Training purposes ex. 10-6pm or 11-7pm)
- Experience diffusing employee issues and leading investigations.
- Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace.
- Assist in the development and implementation of human resource policies.
- Recruiting status reports for management.
- Responsible for data management in ADP systems for hourly employees.
- Assist with system data entry necessary for processing employee time records, new hires, pay changes, promotions, transfers, FMLA, LOAs, and terminations.
- Responsible for reports including headcount, overtime, safety, and LOA management.
- Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes.
- Track performance appraisals and reconciling associated records.
- Gather and analyze data with HR metrics for daily and monthly review.
- Assist employee relations and investigations.
- Manage employee orientation and onboarding.
- Conduct HR projects as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Ability to work effectively with personnel at multiple levels of the organization.
- Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment while effectively and accurately managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Ability to develop and make presentations on behalf of the organization.
- Ability to demonstrate effective active listening, critical thinking, and group facilitation skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited direction.
- Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.
- Working knowledge of best practices in recruiting; of applicable State and Federal laws.
- Proven solving abilities and results driven.
- Excellent communication skills with diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated applied skills in data analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in the face of changing and multiple priorities.
- Must be personable and approachable.
- Excellent organizational and listening skills.
- Ability to effectively manage confidential, complex issues to successful resolution.
- Experience with an HRIS database (ADP & Vantage Preferred).
- Knowledge of office administration procedures.
- Experience working with Benefits portals, safety portals, maintenance portals and requisition portals.
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People Operations Specialist Job Market in Georgia
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Education
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in people operations specialist jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
- Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or UKG
- Working knowledge of Georgia and federal employment law, including FMLA and ADA
- Experience supporting full-cycle onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
- Strong data analysis skills using Excel, Google Sheets, or an HR reporting tool
People Operations Specialist Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a people operations specialist in Georgia?
Most Georgia employers require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field as the foundation for this role. Georgia does not issue a state-specific license for people operations work, but professional certifications carry significant weight in the local market. The SHRM-CP and PHR are the credentials most frequently listed in Georgia job postings, and both can be pursued through programs offered by Georgia SHRM chapters and Atlanta-area universities.
How much do people operations specialists make in Georgia?
People operations specialists in Georgia earn a median of about $70,570 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $44,580 for the lowest 10% to over $125,540 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire people operations specialists in Georgia?
Employers hiring people operations specialists in Georgia right now include Target, Walmart, and Gateway Community Service Board, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's dense concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and large regional employers in metro Atlanta means a steady pipeline of openings across industries.
Which Georgia cities have the most people operations specialist jobs?
Atlanta, Savannah, and Marietta are the Georgia cities with the most people operations specialist openings. Metro Atlanta drives the majority of demand because of its high density of corporate headquarters, financial services firms, and healthcare systems, while Alpharetta's growing technology corridor and Savannah's expanding logistics and port-related industries contribute a meaningful share of openings outside the core metro.
Are there remote people operations specialist jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than most fields, because people operations work is largely desk-based, data-driven, and conducted through enterprise software platforms that function from anywhere. About 38% of people operations specialist openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly Georgia employers have adopted flexible work policies. Roles focused on HRIS administration, benefits analysis, and HR reporting tend to be the most frequently offered as fully remote positions.
How can I get hired as a people operations specialist in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Georgia is an HR coordinator or HR generalist role at a mid-size Atlanta-area employer, where you can build direct exposure to onboarding, compliance, and HRIS tools. Large Georgia employers including Emory Healthcare, The Home Depot, and NCR Atleos run rotational HR development programs and accept new graduates with relevant internship experience. Pursuing the SHRM student membership and the SHRM-CP certification while still in school gives candidates a concrete credential that Georgia hiring managers recognize as a proxy for readiness.
Where can I find and apply to people operations specialist jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to people operations specialist jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly from the listing.
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