HR Manager

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority manages and operates passenger-focused John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), cargo-focused Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), and general aviation airport Bolton Field (TZR). We are a diverse group of committed and talented professionals who show up every day to take CRAA to new heights. Although our roles are as diverse as we are – from Custodial Services to Customer Service, from Accounting to Airport Police, from HVAC to Human Resources – we have one common goal: connect Ohio with the world. Our organization is in constant motion, moving people and cargo 365 days a year. With our core values of Accountability, Innovation and Respect guiding us, we each do our part to contribute to our organization, the aviation industry, local businesses, and the economy. We create experiences for passengers, we create opportunities for businesses, and we create economic growth for Columbus. Trust and respect are the foundation of our culture. We invite new ideas. We encourage innovation. We are inclusive and welcoming. We are empowered to enact positive change. Your “Take Off” will be successful by doing the following with excellence: Provides strategic and operational leadership for assigned HR functions including talent acquisition, employee engagement and culture, learning & development, compensation, benefits and wellness, leave of absence programs, payroll, and HR systems & technology Oversees the development, composition, execution and communication of CRAA’s Total Rewards Program, including benefits, wellness, employee recognition, leave of absence programs, and worker’s compensation. Leads the annual renewal process for CRAA’s self-insured and insured benefit plans. Provides strategic oversight of HR systems and payroll operations, ensuring data integrity, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement. Oversees organizational learning, leadership development, and organizational development initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance. Oversees employee onboarding and employee experience initiatives that foster engagement, retention, organizational culture, and a successful employee lifecycle. Leads the organization's talent acquisition strategy, including workforce planning, recruitment, sourcing, employer branding, and selection processes to attract and retain top talent. Administers compensation practices by evaluating pay structures, supporting salary decisions, and helping maintain internal and external equity. Oversees budget preparation, monitoring and approval of purchased goods, services and staff travel for the HR team and related programs. Collaborates with HR leadership, organizational leaders, and cross-functional partners to support organizational change initiatives, workforce planning, various HR initiatives and projects, and strategic HR priorities. Leads, coaches, and develops assigned HR staff while fostering collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service. Monitors changes in applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and recommends policy, program, or procedural changes to maintain compliance. Performs related work as required. Your “Landing” will be smooth if you meet the following requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field Minimum seven (7) years of experience in Human Resources with progressive responsibility, including demonstrated experience leading multiple HR functions and demonstrated experience leading and developing a professional, high-performing team; equivalent education and years of experience considered PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred Able to pass a pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for marijuana (medical marijuana cards are not acceptable) Salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $155,000.00. The offered salary is evaluated using internal equity, job knowledge, skills, experience, and other key factors. The Columbus Regional Airport Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability,and all other groups or classes protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Authority does not tolerate violence or drug use in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr