People Operations Specialist Jobs in Texas
People Operations Specialist jobs in Texas are active across the state's technology, energy, financial services, and healthcare sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level HR coordinator to senior people operations lead. Austin, Dallas, and Houston account for the largest share of postings, where established employers like Dell Technologies, American Airlines, and ExxonMobil maintain substantial people operations functions. The most in-demand specialties in Texas listings include HR technology and systems administration, employee lifecycle management, and workforce analytics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to the Human Resource Director
STATUS:
Full Time, M-F, 8-5, on site
POSITION SUMMARY:
Supports the Corporate Human Resources Department for all New Day Healthcare companies in Texas, New Mexico and Indiana. The position is based at Home Care Providers of Texas on site in DFW. Will maintain personnel files, performing background checks, data entry, verifications of employment, reference checks, filing for active and terminated employees, assist with onboarding and orientation of new employees, worker’s compensation, in house training, policy communications, mailings, training assistance and special projects as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represents the HR department in a courteous and professional manner
- Monthly renewable audits
- Verification of Employment
- Applicant Reference Checks
- Employee Onboarding
- Worker’s Compensation
- In House Training Assignments
- Policy Communication
- Data entry of employee requirements
- Filing HR related documents as directed by leadership
- Maintains supplies for HR department as assigned
- Assists with maintenance of personnel and applicant files in accordance with New Day HealthCare record keeping standards as directed
- Assist with processing requirement reports and employee document mailings
- Assist Operations department as needed
- Provides assistance with HR projects as directed
- Provides all support to the HR department as directed by HR Management
- Performs other related/administrative duties as directed by Management
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older (per state guidelines)
EDUCATION/LICENSURE:
High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Require previous office experience (prefer HR related experience) experience with Microsoft Office and e-mail required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team. Must exhibit a high degree of attention to detail and time management with proven ability to meet deadlines. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Can do attitude with a high focus on continuous improvement. Comfortable with communicating with all levels of management and employees. Must have strong organizational skills. Knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint preferred. Ability to communicate professionally and maintain a positive work environment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Successful candidate must pass a pre- employment criminal background check.
- Must have valid/active Driver’s License
- Must have proof of Auto Insurance (minimum required by law).
- Candidate must meet the requirements of the full job description as stated throughout the duration of employment with Home Care Providers of Texas.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Frequent Sitting- extended periods
- Frequent Standing/Walking
- Frequent Bending/Stooping/Squatting/Kneeling
- Frequent Close Vision and Manual Dexterity
- Occasional Lifting- up to and including 50 pounds
- Occasional Carrying up to 50 pounds
- Occasional Reaching above shoulder level
- May involve driving automobile for business necessity
WORK ENVIRONMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE COORDINATOR:
- Fast-paced and multi project oriented work environment with tight deadlines.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in people operations specialist jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
- Two or more years of HR generalist or people operations experience preferred
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or BambooHR expected
- Knowledge of Texas employment law and federal labor regulations strongly preferred
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification recognized as a differentiating credential by many Texas employers
- Strong written communication and cross-functional collaboration skills consistently required
People Operations Specialist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a people operations specialist in Texas?
Most people operations specialists in Texas enter the field with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related discipline. Texas does not require a state-issued license to practice HR, so candidates who earn credentials like the SHRM-CP or PHR certification through the Society for Human Resource Management or the HR Certification Institute tend to stand out in a competitive market. Many Texas employers also value prior experience in HR coordinator or administrative roles as a starting point.
How much do people operations specialists make in Texas?
People operations specialists in Texas earn a median of about $68,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,410 for the lowest 10% to over $117,060 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire people operations specialists in Texas?
Employers hiring people operations specialists in Texas right now include Kimley-Horn, Target, and Omni Hotels, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's large corporate headquarters presence, particularly in Dallas and Austin, means that major technology companies, energy firms, and financial institutions are among the most consistent sources of people operations openings in the state.
Which Texas cities have the most people operations specialist jobs?
Dallas, Houston, and Austin have the most people operations specialist openings in Texas. Austin's concentration of technology companies and fast-growing startups, Dallas's deep base of corporate headquarters and financial services firms, and Houston's energy sector and large healthcare systems together account for the majority of demand, while other metro areas like San Antonio contribute postings through its growing defense and healthcare employer base.
Are there remote people operations specialist jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles, since people operations work is largely desk-based and heavily reliant on digital HR systems that function well remotely. About 37% of people operations specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting employer flexibility that has persisted since the shift toward distributed HR teams. Tasks like onboarding coordination, HRIS administration, and employee communications are the most frequently offered in remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a people operations specialist in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an HR coordinator or HR assistant role, which Texas employers across industries routinely use as feeders into people operations functions. Large Texas-based employers such as H-E-B, USAA, and Texas Health Resources run structured early-career HR programs and regularly hire candidates without direct people operations experience. Earning a SHRM-CP or completing an HR certificate through a Texas university system strengthens an application, and candidates moving from office management, recruiting coordination, or benefits administration roles are frequently considered for people operations openings.
Where can I find and apply to people operations specialist jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to people operations specialist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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