Remote HR Operations Specialist Jobs
Remote HR Operations Specialist jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms, distributed tech companies, and growing SaaS businesses regularly posting openings for professionals who can manage HR processes without an on-site presence. Employers hiring remotely right now include Watson Institute, Whatnot, and Synchrony. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 55+ Remote HR Operations Specialist jobs
The HR Operations Manager for our Proctor, WV manufacturing site is a strategic and operational HR leader, partnering with plant leadership to build organizational capability, strengthen culture, and drive results. This role leads labor and employee relations, ensures compliance, drives safety and risk reduction, oversees workforce planning, develops leaders, and promotes high standards of performance and accountability
Grounded in Saint-Gobain’s core Values and our TEC culture—Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration, the HR Manager fosters a workplace where employees feel respected, engaged, supported, and connected to our shared purpose of making the world a better home.
- Partner with plant leadership to understand production flow, KPIs, cost drivers, and workforce requirements
- Integrate HR strategy with operational priorities to improve safety, productivity, quality, and engagement
- Provide insights and recommendations that empower leaders and support strong business decision making
- Serve as the primary advisor for complex labor and employee relations matters, modeling fairness, and integrity
- Build relationships through consistent visibility, clear communication, and reliable follow-up
- Equip leaders with tools that empower them to resolve issues early and reinforce an inclusive, respectful workplace
- Support union environment by promoting transparent, collaborative relationships
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies.
- Oversee investigations, corrective action processes, and compliance-driven documentation.
- Guide leaders in making compliant, consistent decisions grounded in Saint-Gobain Values and TEC expectations.
- Partner closely with EHS to reinforce a strong safety culture and reduce workplace risks.
- Support incident reviews, safety communications, and proactive risk reduction strategies.
- Ensure HR processes—including onboarding, training, and policy enforcement—reinforce safe behaviors and regulatory adherence.
- Lead workforce planning aligned to site strategy, anticipating staffing needs and skill gaps.
- Oversee recruiting efforts for hourly and salaried positions, ensuring a positive and equitable candidate experience.
- Strengthen onboarding effectiveness so new hires feel welcomed, empowered, and connected to our culture from day one.
- Develop retention strategies that support stable, engaged shifts, and reduce turnover.
- Actively participate in Gemba walks to observe operations, engage with employees, & gather insights on workplace culture and employee needs, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a collaborative environment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives by participating in training sessions, facilitating employee engagement, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and workforce development
- Coach supervisors and managers on leadership effectiveness, conflict resolution, communication, and employee development
- Strengthen leadership capability by embedding TEC expectations into daily interactions and decision making
- Facilitate leadership training that drives empowerment, accountability, and high-performance behavior
- Influence decisions through data, relationship building, and strong business partnerships
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related area is preferred
- 5+ years progressive HR experience
- 5+ years supervisory experience
- 5+ years manufacturing and union environment strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and organizational development
- roven experience coaching leaders, driving workforce strategies, and influencing organizational culture
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building, and problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical capability with a data driven approach to decisions
- Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and organizational development
- Proven experience coaching leaders, driving workforce strategies, and influencing organizational culture
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multishift manufacturing environment
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
This position is located at the Moundsville CertainTeed Gypsum Plant in Proctor, West Virginia. Located in the Mid-Ohio Valley, this part of West Virginia is a mix of charming towns and riverfront cities. You can explore the area by foot, ferryboat, four-wheeler or hop on you bike for a ride through the woods on an old B&O rail line. #wildandwonderful, #almostheaven, #comehometowv
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs. Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
o Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
o Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
o LiveWell Wellness Program
o Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
o Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
o Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
o Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
o Group Legal
o Identity Theft Protection
o Auto and Home Insurance
o Pet Insurance and Discounts
o Back-up Child and Elder Care
o PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
o Volunteer Day
Job Reference: USA15413
The HR Operations Manager for our Proctor, WV manufacturing site is a strategic and operational HR leader, partnering with plant leadership to build organizational capability, strengthen culture, and drive results. This role leads labor and employee relations, ensures compliance, drives safety and risk reduction, oversees workforce planning, develops leaders, and promotes high standards of performance and accountability
Grounded in Saint-Gobain’s core Values and our TEC culture—Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration, the HR Manager fosters a workplace where employees feel respected, engaged, supported, and connected to our shared purpose of making the world a better home.
- Partner with plant leadership to understand production flow, KPIs, cost drivers, and workforce requirements
- Integrate HR strategy with operational priorities to improve safety, productivity, quality, and engagement
- Provide insights and recommendations that empower leaders and support strong business decision making
- Serve as the primary advisor for complex labor and employee relations matters, modeling fairness, and integrity
- Build relationships through consistent visibility, clear communication, and reliable follow-up
- Equip leaders with tools that empower them to resolve issues early and reinforce an inclusive, respectful workplace
- Support union environment by promoting transparent, collaborative relationships
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies.
- Oversee investigations, corrective action processes, and compliance-driven documentation.
- Guide leaders in making compliant, consistent decisions grounded in Saint-Gobain Values and TEC expectations.
- Partner closely with EHS to reinforce a strong safety culture and reduce workplace risks.
- Support incident reviews, safety communications, and proactive risk reduction strategies.
- Ensure HR processes—including onboarding, training, and policy enforcement—reinforce safe behaviors and regulatory adherence.
- Lead workforce planning aligned to site strategy, anticipating staffing needs and skill gaps.
- Oversee recruiting efforts for hourly and salaried positions, ensuring a positive and equitable candidate experience.
- Strengthen onboarding effectiveness so new hires feel welcomed, empowered, and connected to our culture from day one.
- Develop retention strategies that support stable, engaged shifts, and reduce turnover.
- Actively participate in Gemba walks to observe operations, engage with employees, & gather insights on workplace culture and employee needs, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a collaborative environment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives by participating in training sessions, facilitating employee engagement, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and workforce development
- Coach supervisors and managers on leadership effectiveness, conflict resolution, communication, and employee development
- Strengthen leadership capability by embedding TEC expectations into daily interactions and decision making
- Facilitate leadership training that drives empowerment, accountability, and high-performance behavior
- Influence decisions through data, relationship building, and strong business partnerships
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related area is preferred
- 5+ years progressive HR experience
- 5+ years supervisory experience
- 5+ years manufacturing and union environment strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and organizational development
- roven experience coaching leaders, driving workforce strategies, and influencing organizational culture
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building, and problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical capability with a data driven approach to decisions
- Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and organizational development
- Proven experience coaching leaders, driving workforce strategies, and influencing organizational culture
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multishift manufacturing environment
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
This position is located at the Moundsville CertainTeed Gypsum Plant in Proctor, West Virginia. Located in the Mid-Ohio Valley, this part of West Virginia is a mix of charming towns and riverfront cities. You can explore the area by foot, ferryboat, four-wheeler or hop on you bike for a ride through the woods on an old B&O rail line. #wildandwonderful, #almostheaven, #comehometowv
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs. Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
o Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
o Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
o LiveWell Wellness Program
o Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
o Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
o Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
o Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
o Group Legal
o Identity Theft Protection
o Auto and Home Insurance
o Pet Insurance and Discounts
o Back-up Child and Elder Care
o PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
o Volunteer Day
Job Reference: USA15413
See All 55 Remote HR Operations Specialist Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsRemote HR Operations Specialist Job Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote HR operations specialist jobs.
- Two or more years of HR operations or generalist experience in a corporate environment
- Proficiency in at least one major HRIS platform such as Workday, ADP, or SAP SuccessFactors
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment compliance requirements including FMLA and ADA
- Experience managing benefits administration, open enrollment, or leave coordination processes
- Strong data accuracy skills with experience maintaining employee records and generating HR reports
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification preferred by many mid-size and enterprise employers
Tips for Your Remote HR Operations Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote hr operations specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check regularly and apply to roles that match your HRIS experience and preferred team size as soon as they post, because remote openings close fast.
Show your HRIS platform experience clearly
Remote hr operations specialist roles almost always require hands-on work in systems like Workday, ADP Workforce Now, or BambooHR. List the platforms you've used in your resume and describe what you actually did inside them, not just that you know them.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote HR teams run on written communication. Write your cover letter and any work samples the way you'd write an internal Slack update or a process doc, clear, structured, and self-contained, so hiring managers can see you'll communicate well without in-person context.
Prepare for remote-specific interview formats
Many remote employers use asynchronous video or written take-home screens before a live interview. Practice explaining your HR process work concisely on camera and without prompts, since your ability to communicate independently is part of what they're evaluating.
Remote HR Operations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote hr operations specialist job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, because they have the systems and culture to support remote HR work from day one. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and hands-on experience with HRIS platforms like Workday, ADP, or BambooHR. Candidates who can demonstrate async collaboration and process documentation skills stand out over those with equivalent experience who have only worked on-site.
Which companies hire remote hr operations specialists?
Employers currently hiring remote hr operations specialists include Watson Institute, Whatnot, and Synchrony, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first technology companies, health-tech platforms, and fast-scaling SaaS firms are among the most consistent hirers of hr operations specialists in distributed team environments.
Can you get a remote hr operations specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you're expected to manage your own workload from day one without in-person guidance. Smaller remote-first companies and HR outsourcing firms are the most open to candidates early in their careers. Showing proficiency with HRIS tools, completing an HR certification, or demonstrating experience coordinating processes in any administrative capacity can open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote hr operations specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated HRIS experience, HR certifications like SHRM-CP or PHR, and a record of managing processes like onboarding, benefits administration, or compliance over a four-year degree. For roles at larger enterprises, a degree in human resources or business is more commonly expected, but smaller remote-first companies are more flexible when a candidate can show real, documented results.
Which industries hire the most remote hr operations specialists?
The sectors hiring the most remote hr operations specialists are Education and Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These industries rely on distributed workforces and need hr operations specialists who can manage people processes, compliance, and HRIS administration across multiple time zones without a central office.
See All 55 Remote HR Operations Specialist Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs