Hiring Manager

Hiring Manager

Field Forward Ohio is an Ohio-based engagement firm that focuses on all aspects of community and electoral field work: voter engagement and registration, petition collection, canvass programs, and door-to-door campaign work. At Field Forward Ohio, we anchor winning campaigns while building long-term power for the communities in which we work and partner. For more information, visit

We are seeking a Hiring Manager who will work under the direction of the Statewide Field Director and be part of the Senior Management Team that will oversee infrastructure to support 300+ staff in the 2024 election.

This position will take ownership over the following buckets of work: 

• Establishing a high-functioning efficient hiring and onboarding process for all regional offices in coordination with the statewide operations and field team.
• Creating clear support processes for field offices covering hiring and ensuring all managers have appropriate onboarding materials, and there is an easy and clear system for all designated staff to have access to the Field Forward Ohio document system.
• Managing a team overseeing all aspects of hiring, onboarding, and personnel management for the company.
• Working with other operations members to capture any necessary information for compliance.
• Managing reporting processes out on short- and long-term projects to organizational leadership and key external stakeholders.
• Working as a member of the operations team and serving as a direct point of contact for field office hiring administrators.

Required Skills and Abilities: 

The Hiring Manager will be a member of the Senior Field Team. Must be able to manage high-level inter- and intra-departmental projects—including acting as a point of contact for the field team to external departments as needed.

Strong project management skills and the ability to hold teams accountable for adhering to company processes, standards and systems. Must also have demonstrated professionalism and tact in communications with a diversity of individuals. Strong organizational and time management skills, acute attention to detail and ability to work well with others on the campaign team is a must.

The ideal candidate would have experience in campaigns or in the progressive movement.

This position must be based in Columbus, Ohio.

The Hiring Manager has:

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a human resources setting
• Experience with ADP, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, and Google Chrome/Firefox.
• Experience with Project Management Software Asana/Monday/etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organization

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities are based on campaign needs and may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Details The Hiring Manager is a temporary, full-time salaried position through December 2026. Benefits include health/dental insurance.. Prior to starting the position, the Hiring Manager must reside in Columbus, Ohio, possess a cell phone, a driver’s license, and have access to a reliable insured automobile.

Extensive travel is required. Weekend and evening hours will be required. Work-related expenses are reimbursed according to policy. Physical requirements include frequent standing, canvassing for long periods of time, the ability to sit in meetings, and lift moderate weight for supplies. The ability to thrive under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and complete projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

Salary This position offers a highly competitive salary, based on experience. Salary Range for this position will be $75,000-$82,000.

EEO/AAP Policy Statement We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, criminal history, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Application Instructions Priority deadline ends February 16 , 2026 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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