MANAGER - HUMAN RESOURCES (STRATEGIC STAFFING )

October 22, 2026
Columbus, OH, US
$108,311/yr
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TITLE: Manager, Strategic Staffing

JOB STATUS: Administrator, FLSA Exempt-Supervisor A-260

REPORTS TO: Director, Strategic Staffing

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources - Strategic Staffing

SALARY: $ 108,311

Benefits & Opportunities at Columbus City Schools

Lead with Purpose. Enjoy Great Benefits. Make a Difference!

Columbus City Schools offers more than just a job! We provide a variety of benefits and opportunities that support the well-being, financial security, and professional growth of our administrators represented by the Columbus Administrators Association (CAA).

Here are just a few of the many benefits and opportunities CCS has to offer:

  • Health & Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and dependents.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Health care and dependent care FSA options.
  • Paid Leave: Sick, personal, and vacation leave, as applicable.
  • Leadership Development: Opportunities for professional learning, leadership training, and continued growth.
  • Career Advancement: Opportunities to expand your leadership experience and advance within the district.

And that's just the beginning!

Join Columbus City Schools—where your leadership matters, your contributions make an impact, and you help shape the future of our students. Apply today!

Benefits and opportunities vary based on position, eligibility, applicable Columbus Administrators Association (CAA) agreements, and district policies.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Manager of Staffing supports the districtwide placement, transfer, and staffing of employees. The position serves as an operational leader, helping ensure schools are staffed with qualified educators and related professionals in accordance with licensure rules, collective-bargaining agreements, board policy, and district procedures. Oversee transfers, assignments, certification-related processes, data analysis, and collaboration with building leaders. This position is essential to ensuring that schools are staffed effectively, equitably, and in compliance with law, board policy, collective-bargaining agreements, and Ohio licensure requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Advise administrators and HR leadership on staffing provisions within collective-bargaining agreements, including seniority, certification, assignment, transfer, layoff, and recall requirements.
  • Assist the Director of Strategic Staffing with administration of the annual certificated staffing cycle, including vacancy management, offers, placement, transfer, reassignment, excessing, layoff, recall, and onboarding coordination.
  • Manage internal transfer, voluntary reassignment, excessing, displacement, recall, and placement processes in accordance with negotiated agreements and district procedures.
  • Interpret and apply staffing-related provisions of collective-bargaining agreements, board policies, and administrative guidelines; elevate complex or precedent-setting matters to the Director of Strategic Staffing.
  • Maintain accurate position-control and vacancy data; reconcile authorized positions, employee assignments, FTE allocations, funding sources, vacancies, leaves, and projected staffing needs.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., payroll, benefits, finance, special education, curriculum, student services, labor relations, labor partners,and school leadership) to resolve staffing and assignment issues.
  • Assist with process-improvement efforts involving workflow design, HRIS configuration, applicant-tracking tools, standard operating procedures, templates, and staffing communications.
  • Ensure personnel records, candidate information, and staffing data are handled confidentially and in compliance with public-records, records-retention, privacy, and employment-law requirements.
  • Respond to employee, applicant, administrator, and community inquiries in a timely, professional, and customer-focused manner.
  • Train and support principals, hiring managers, and HR staff on staffing deadlines, documentation requirements, and use of applicable HR systems.
  • Support HR Business Partners in their role to serve as a primary Human Resources contact for assigned schools, departments, or employee groups regarding certificated vacancies, staffing needs, hiring processes, assignment questions, and staffing timelines.
  • Represent the Director of Strategic Staffing at meetings or on committees as assigned.
  • Maintain the confidentiality and security of confidential and protected information.
  • Perform other duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, education, or a related field. - Must attach official transcripts or degree prior to submitting application. Applications submitted without the required documentation will not be considered.
  • Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, school staffing, educator recruitment, personnel administration, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience using HRIS, applicant-tracking systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.

Must attach official transcripts or degree prior to submitting application. Applications submitted without the required documentation will not be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree in human resources, public administration, educational leadership, business administration, or a closely related field.
  • Experience in recruitment in a public-school district, government entity, or similarly complex organization; policy interpretation, .
  • Experience in policy interpretation, procedures, employment rules, and/or collective-bargaining provisions.
  • Ohio educator licensure, SHRM/HRCI certification, public-sector HR credential, or equivalent.
  • Experience with Munis, Red Rover, SalesForce or similar HRIS and applicant-tracking platforms.
  • Experience supporting collective-bargaining agreement administration, position control, licensure compliance, or workforce analytics.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Strong understanding of recruitment metrics, standards, platforms.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated creativity in recruitment strategies and employer branding.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  • Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
  • Ability to make data-driven decisions and recommendations.
  • Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.
  • Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Google Applications
  • Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, Ohio Revised Code, and employee contracts and agreements
  • Ability to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment while taking initiative, working independently, prioritizing, organizing, and taking ownership.
  • Strong customer-service focus and demonstrated strength in cultural competence.
  • Understanding of all selection methods and techniques
  • Proficient use of social media and job boards
  • Willingness to understand the duties and competencies of different roles.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Tools/Equipment Use: Desktop PC with keyboard and mouse, laptop, scanner, calculator, software, desk, and adjustable chair.
  • Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
  • Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
  • Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 10 pounds)
  • Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular hours and/or prolonged hours.
  • Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
  • Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions .

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill, and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.