People Operations Manager Jobs in Columbus, OH
People Operations Manager jobs in Columbus are concentrated in the Short North, downtown's Central Business District, and the Easton corridor, with strong demand across healthcare, tech, and financial services. Employers hiring right now include Columbus City Schools, Accenture, and Rise Brands. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Participates in departmental/divisional reorganizations; ensures proper utilization of class plan by analyzing position requirements and responsibilities; provides feedback regarding current and proposed content of class specifications;
Complies with federal, State, and local employment laws and regulations by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating new requirements, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions;
Ensures compliance with labor contractual agreements by monitoring and implementing contractual requirements, conducting investigations, and representing the department/division at all stages of the disciplinary and grievance process;
Administers or oversees all aspects of the appointment process to include new hires, promotions, demotions, suspensions, and terminations;
Investigates employees whose behavior may violate City work rules and holds hearings that could result in disciplinary action;
Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends;
Keeps management informed, in a timely matter, of all situations, which could affect the accomplishment of goals and objectives;
Reviews and/or makes recommendations to departmental/divisional policy and procedures pertaining to human resources;
Maintains personnel records by developing and enforcing filing and documentation systems;
Maintains open communication channels with employees and managers by answering questions, explaining policies and procedures, and disseminating updated personnel related information.
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Who's Hiring
- Columbus City Schools17

- Accenture9

- Rise Brands9

- Columbus Crew9

- State of Ohio9

People Operations Manager Jobs in Columbus: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a people operations manager job in Columbus?
Target Columbus's three strongest hiring sectors: healthcare systems, fintech and enterprise software companies, and large retail and logistics operators headquartered here. Jobs concentrate in the downtown core and the Easton and Polaris areas. Candidates with HRIS experience, employee relations depth, or benefits administration chops stand out in this market. Attending Columbus SHRM chapter events and local HR networking meetups also helps build direct employer connections.
Which companies hire people operations managers in Columbus?
Columbus people operations manager roles are posted by Columbus City Schools, Accenture, and Rise Brands and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Columbus's mix of large healthcare networks, regional banks, and mid-size tech companies makes it a diverse market with openings across employer sizes and industries.
Are there remote people operations manager jobs in Columbus?
Yes, though partially: strategic and analytical people operations work moves remote well, while employee relations, onboarding, and culture-building duties are typically on-site. About 50% of people operations manager openings tied to Columbus are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a hybrid-first posture among many Columbus tech and professional services employers. Policy, compensation benchmarking, and HRIS administration are the functions most often performed remotely.
How can I get a people operations manager job in Columbus with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Columbus is moving up from an HR coordinator or generalist role at one of the city's large healthcare systems or corporate headquarters, where internal mobility is common. Columbus employers in retail, logistics, and staffing also hire HR associates who grow into operations roles. Familiarity with an HRIS platform and a people-analytics mindset accelerates that transition faster than a graduate credential alone.
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