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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Overview

Open roles120+
Top employerTarget
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring56
Work type68% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Human Resources Manager
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Human Resources Manager
Classic Tents & Events
Norcross, Georgia
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$85k - $95k/yr
On-Site

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Accounting Specialist & HR Assistant
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Accounting Specialist & HR Assistant
Hyundai Welding Products Inc
Suwanee, Georgia
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
On-Site
Associate's degree in accounting

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Human Resources Assistant - PVH Corp.
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Human Resources Assistant - PVH Corp.
CALVIN KLEIN
Palmetto, Georgia
Business Development
Marketing
Sales
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 1
Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner
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Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner
UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 1
Atlanta, Georgia
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Master's degree in business administration

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Client Human Resources Business Partner
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Client Human Resources Business Partner
ADP
Alpharetta, Georgia
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Hybrid
10,000+

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People Operations Specialist Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Savannah
5 jobs
Alpharetta
5 jobs
Augusta
4 jobs
Suwanee
4 jobs
Gainesville
4 jobs
Morrow
3 jobs
Johns Creek
3 jobs
College Park
3 jobs

People Operations Specialist Job Market in Georgia

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

Who's Hiring

Target
Target4 open roles
State of Georgia
State of Georgia3 open roles
Sysco
Sysco2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Education
  • Food & Beverage
  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate

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, State of Georgia, and Sysco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 Alpharetta 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 33% of people operations specialist openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 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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