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*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

The HR Operations Manager is a proactive, strategic leader who builds effective systems, develops people, leverages data to drive decisions, and delivers high-quality operational outcomes. They anticipate risks, solve root-cause issues, create accountability, and continuously improve services while serving as a trusted advisor and role model for excellence, collaboration, and leadership.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• People Planning and Performance- Provides work direction to staff aligned with the tactical and strategic objectives of the department. Elevates team members thinking and understanding of the field by infusing best practice knowledge into the work. Manages the selection, development, and coaching of team members. Ensure that job requirements and goals for each position are clear to employees and that Medical Center initiatives, priorities, standards, and policies are effectively communicated and understood.

• Team Leadership- Provide leadership to team members in completion of initiatives, projects or programs. Collaborate with appropriate teams or individuals to plan, implement, and/or evaluate services.

• Program Management- Understand the business and operational functions supported by HR. Keep up to date on business operational practices and use this knowledge to inform HR operations strategies and decisions. Design, develop and implement policies and procedures which will support the single point of contact model for clients, increase the efficiency of the department, and ensure its compliance with CCHMC policies and procedures. Partner with the HRIS Team to automate processes wherever possible.. Serve as an expert resource to managers and employees about human resource programs. Develop, maintain and deliver effective communications to managers and employees. Consult with HR staff and managers and provide guidance. Coordinate and participate in educational training and updates for Human Resources staff.

• Financial Management- Assist with fiscal responsibilities of the department as requested. Monitor budget expenditures; identify and research variances/problems. Assist in tracking and monitoring expense and allocations. Provide applicable reports. Research information for major purchases. May assist with annual budget preparation.

• Compliance- Ensure consistent human resource policy application, review and implementation consistent with organizational strategy and direction. Analyze trends, recommend and implement solutions to human resource issues. Monitor and ensure consistency of employment related practices organization wide. Maintain current knowledge of laws and regulations related to human resource management.

Provides leadership for a team.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• 5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. 

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability