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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Overview

Open roles153+
Top employerColumbus City Schools
Work type50% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in business administration
Companies hiring17

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Human Resources Manager (Vacancy)
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Human Resources Manager (Vacancy)
City of Columbus, OH
Columbus, Ohio
Business Operations
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$42.64 - $63.94/hr
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Human Resources Generalist (40 hrs.) Main Library
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Human Resources Generalist (40 hrs.) Main Library
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
$49k.8 - $82k.2/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Talent Acquisition Coordinator - Human Resources
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Talent Acquisition Coordinator - Human Resources
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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HR Reinvention Industry & Process Advisor Manager, Banking
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HR Reinvention Industry & Process Advisor Manager, Banking
Accenture
Columbus, Ohio
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$87k - $294k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Human Resources Administrative Intern
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Human Resources Administrative Intern
State of Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$20 - $24/hr
10,000+

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People Operations Manager Job Market in Columbus

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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