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 Fortuity Calling, EWI, and Ologie. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles165+
Top employerFortuity Calling
Work type57% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in business administration
Companies hiring19

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FlightSafety International
Human Resources Business Partner
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FlightSafety International
New 5h ago
Human Resources Business Partner
FlightSafety International
Columbus, Ohio
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Support
Sales
Bachelor's degree in communications
1,001-5,000

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Franklin County Children Services
Associate Director - Human Resources
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Franklin County Children Services
Added 3d ago
Associate Director - Human Resources
Franklin County Children Services
Columbus, Ohio
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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JPMorganChase
Assistant General Counsel - Human Resources Law
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JPMorganChase
Added 4d ago
Assistant General Counsel - Human Resources Law
JPMorganChase
Columbus, Ohio
Business Operations
Customer Success
Project Management
$157k - $230k/yr
10,000+

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BIRCHWOOD FOODS
Human Resources Assistant
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BIRCHWOOD FOODS
Added 1w ago
Human Resources Assistant
BIRCHWOOD FOODS
Columbus, Ohio
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
On-Site
1,001-5,000

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Human Resources Payroll Coordinator
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Added 1w ago
Human Resources Payroll Coordinator
Ohio Steel Industries
Columbus, Ohio
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
$24 - $31/hr
On-Site

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People Operations Manager Job Market in Columbus

Who's Hiring

  • Fortuity Calling
    Fortuity Calling17
  • EWI
    EWI8
  • Ologie
    Ologie8
  • Safelite
    Safelite8
  • Spectrum
    Spectrum8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing

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 Fortuity Calling, EWI, and Ologie and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 43% of people operations manager openings tied to Columbus are remote or hybrid as of September 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.

Which industries hire the most people operations managers in Columbus?

Columbus people operations manager roles concentrate in Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Columbus's status as a major healthcare hub, a growing fintech center, and home to several large retail and insurance headquarters drives consistent demand across all three sectors year-round.

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