People Operations Manager Jobs in Cincinnati, OH
People Operations Manager jobs in Cincinnati are in active demand, concentrated in downtown's Central Business District, Kenwood, and Blue Ash, across healthcare, consumer goods, and financial services employers. Companies hiring right now include EMCOR, Deloitte, and Accenture. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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You'll be the operational backbone of our People team-managing transactional excellence, maintaining accurate employee data, coordinating key people processes, and enabling seamless employee experiences from onboarding through offboarding. Your work will directly impact on how our teams feel supported and how effectively our People leaders can focus on strategy.
- Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned departments within the site, supporting hourly and salaried employees
- Serve as a primary administrator and resource for UKG Ready employee records, HR workflows, and day-to-day HRIS transactions within assigned access permissions.
- Coordinate and monitor UKG Ready HR Actions, approval workflows, and data changes; follow up on incomplete or delayed transactions.
- Perform routine HRIS audits to identify missing data, duplicate records, inconsistent effective dates, and other discrepancies; resolve or escalate issues.
- Assist in developing retention strategies and employee engagement programs tailored to site and production
- Lead the onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparing documentation, completing I-9’s, conducting orientation sessions, and collecting exit paperwork.
- Assist with Worker’s Compensation, Unemployment claims and employment verifications.
- Help administer HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Track employee attendance, PTO, and leaves of absence; support benefits administration as needed.
- Coordinate employee engagement and recognition programs.
- Assist with compliance tracking, reporting, and audits.
- Respond to internal HR-related inquiries and escalate issues as necessary.
- Conduct employee relations investigations, analyze organizational health issues, and work in partnership HR team to develop and execute plans to address concerns
- Update employee earnings and deductions including employee position changes and promotions as well as wage garnishments.
- Develop/Deliver HR projects and continuous process improvement efforts.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3+ years of HR generalist, HR operations, or HRIS administration experience.
- Hands-on experience using UKG Ready or a comparable HRIS/HCM platform; ability to learn and manage HR workflows, reports, and employee transactions with demonstrated experience managing multiple HR processes in high-growth or fast-paced environments
- Strong Knowledge of FMLA and Leave Types
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills, including data review and reporting.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Preferred:
- Bi-lingual (Spanish Speaking)
- Direct experience administering UKG Ready, including HR Actions, reporting, timekeeping, and employee data maintenance.
- HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP).
Job Setting / Environment:
- Full-time position: hours may vary based on business needs. (7am-4pm)
- Office environment with occasional need to walk warehouse floor or attend company events.
- This position is performed in an environmentally controlled building. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and computer usage.
- Location: On-site
- Travel Required: 0%
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Tennant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, based on business needs.
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People Operations Manager Jobs in Cincinnati: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a people operations manager job in Cincinnati?
Your strongest path is targeting Cincinnati's largest employment sectors: healthcare systems, consumer packaged goods companies, and regional financial services firms. Roles concentrate downtown and in the Blue Ash and Kenwood corridors, where mid-size to large corporate headquarters cluster. Candidates who stand out locally combine HRIS proficiency with experience in workforce planning or employee relations. Volunteering with Cincinnati-area HR professional groups also builds the local network that often surfaces unadvertised openings.
Which companies hire people operations managers in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati people operations manager roles are posted by EMCOR, Deloitte, and Accenture and others right now, based on current listings on MigrateAte as of November 2026. Cincinnati's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, regional health systems, and fast-growing professional services firms creates consistent demand for people operations talent across multiple employer sizes and industries.
Are there remote people operations manager jobs in Cincinnati?
Yes, though remote availability varies significantly since people operations roles often require in-person presence for onboarding, employee relations, and office coordination. About 33% of people operations manager openings tied to Cincinnati are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions most common for roles focused on HRIS administration, reporting, and benefits program management.
How can I get a people operations manager job in Cincinnati with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Cincinnati is moving into people operations through an HR coordinator or generalist role at one of the city's large healthcare networks or consumer goods companies, which regularly hire junior HR talent. Gaining exposure to HRIS platforms and supporting recruiting or onboarding processes builds the foundation employers want. Cincinnati-area companies also hire through co-op and internship pipelines at the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University, making those programs a strong starting point.
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