How to hire a corporate operations manager

How to hire a corporate operations manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step corporate operations manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a corporate operations manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new corporate operations manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the corporate operations manager you need to hire. Certain corporate operations manager roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a corporate operations manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a corporate operations manager that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of corporate operations manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Corporate Operations Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Corporate Operations Manager	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$31-81
   General Manager Of Operations	General managers of operations are employed to oversee the overall operations of businesses. Their responsibilities include the improvement of the efficiency of the operations and overall management... Show more	$23-79
   Manager, Center Operations	The duties of a manager of center operations depend on one's industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around overseeing business operations, setting targets, assessing the workforce's performance, and performing corrective measures on any issues or concerns... Show more	$18-46

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Business Operations
   • Customer Service
   • Financial Statements
   • Quality Standards
   • Payroll
   • Employee Development
   • Logistics
   • Performance Management
   • Oversight
   • Training Materials
   • Direct Reports
   • POS
   • Human Resources

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead a small team who create and implement ISO 9001 , 20000 , 27000 quality practices.
   • Manage numerous functions of a mid-size regional carrier that specialize in refrigerate and dry box logistics.
   • Create and manage numerous cross-functional corporate logistics initiatives through policy creation, team development, and program oversight.
   • Finance and billing accountability across Medicaid, manage care commercial insurance, insurance verification, contract management, and benefits administration.
   • Provide oversight, guidance and training in the area of lean techniques and continuous improvement practices.
   • Support housekeeping managers with associate scheduling, payroll and client communications.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the corporate operations manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. A corporate operations manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a corporate operations manager in Missouri may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level corporate operations manager. Additionally, a corporate operations manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average corporate operations manager salary

   $106,411yearly

   $51.16 hourly rate

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   Entry-level corporate operations manager salary

   $66,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 24, 2026

   Average corporate operations manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$142,540	$69
   2	District of Columbia	$137,193	$66
   3	New Jersey	$134,411	$65
   4	California	$134,108	$64
   5	Connecticut	$123,825	$60
   6	Alaska	$123,647	$59
   7	Massachusetts	$120,695	$58
   8	Colorado	$115,153	$55
   9	Pennsylvania	$114,971	$55
   10	Oregon	$113,587	$55
   11	Maryland	$110,492	$53
   12	Nebraska	$106,351	$51
   13	Nevada	$103,661	$50
   14	New Hampshire	$102,739	$49
   15	Minnesota	$102,145	$49
   16	New Mexico	$101,998	$49
   17	Texas	$101,783	$49
   18	Indiana	$101,045	$49
   19	Maine	$100,601	$48
   20	Illinois	$99,946	$48

   Average corporate operations manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Google	$152,906	$73.51	140
   2	Cloudera	$130,843	$62.91	2
   3	Cengage Learning	$122,643	$58.96	68
   4	BNY Mellon	$121,190	$58.26	52
   5	Morgan Stanley	$114,188	$54.90	41
   6	Avient	$111,397	$53.56	6
   7	Wells Fargo	$109,163	$52.48	33
   8	McKesson	$106,902	$51.40	24
   9	Downtown Music Holdings	$96,131	$46.22
   10	Cosmo	$94,585	$45.47
   11	Consolidated Supply Co.	$91,828	$44.15
   12	Centene	$91,218	$43.85	42
   13	Harcourts Paramount	$89,858	$43.20
   14	Partners Healthcare Solutions Inc	$89,858	$43.20
   15	DISH Network	$87,776	$42.20
   16	Kenco Group	$86,677	$41.67	1
   17	Qurate Retail	$68,682	$33.02	9
   18	Propark Mobility	$64,974	$31.24	19
   19	Stanley Martin Homes	$58,200	$27.98	11
   20	Domino's Pizza	$35,530	$17.08	1,950

4. Writing a corporate operations manager job description

   A corporate operations manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a corporate operations manager job description:

   Corporate operations manager job description example

   * Develop and Maintain relationships with external customers: The Manager, CDO is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with necessary BPO personnel as well as key business partners utilized by AbbVie to provide other services, including but not limited to 1099 processing, freight bill processing, banking, Treasury, and other contract providers. The development and maintenance of these relationships is critical to the success of this position in being able to deliver results.
   
   * CDO Related: The Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Corporate Disbursement Organization ensuring internal and external customer issues are addressed in a proactive and timely fashion.
   
   * Internal Control/Compliance: The Manager, CDO needs to balance financial controls and operational needs of the Corporation in conjunction with internal controls, OEC and governmental reporting requirements. Proactively, concisely, and effectively raising necessary items to management is paramount. The Manager must also ensure the staff is properly trained and aware of all necessary internal and external compliance matters.
   
   * People Development: Position directly supervises a staff of five. Lead the development of employees by recruiting highly qualified personnel to the organization, retaining and developing both direct reports by providing challenging opportunities and advancing personnel as appropriate. The Manager also needs to be an enthusiastic role model for the Finance staff.
   
   * The Manager, CDO will generally have limited or no supervision of day-to-day activities and may need to exercise judgment and/or make recommendations with limited or no information. The incumbent needs to ensure appropriate facts are gathered, summarized, and documented bringing necessary issues to the attention of management.
   
   * The Manager will be the lead contact with senior management of AbbVie regarding their expense report audits and will also coordinate with OEC, Legal, and other areas as needed, on ad hoc investigations and payments so a solid understanding of internal controls and business practices is a must.
   
   * Therefore, proactive, effective and concise oral and written communication skills are critical as is the ability to work effectively cross functionally, including up and down the organization as well.
   
   * Failure to achieve results may result in internal or external audit issues and could adversely affect internal and/or external customer relationships-with the end result impacting the Corporation's reputation, up to and including its credit rating.
   * Bachelor's Degree - BA, BS, BBA in Accounting, Finance, or Business - Required
   * Graduate Degree MBA in Accounting or Finance - Preferred
   * Other CPA or CMA - Preferred
   * A degree in Accounting, Finance or general business is required and a CPA or CMA is preferred as the incumbent is responsible for assessing the impact of business decisions and organizational activities.
   * Minimum 6-8 years overall experience in finance and accounting, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment
   * Minimum 3-4 years of experience and working knowledge of SAP Accounts Payable and Procure to Pay
   * Minimum 2-4 years supervisory experience Problem solving and integrity are key competencies of this position. Issues encountered require clear analytical thinking combined with experienced judgment as well as the ability develop clear conclusions and recommendations regarding business opportunities and challenges.
   * Experience in the banking, manufacturing, and purchasing areas preferred but not required Experience working in a BPO environment preferred
   * Strong Communication skills-both written and verbal Demonstrated internal and external customer focus
   * Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage a staff in a rapidly changing environment as well as obtaining results through collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external. Deadlines are often tight, therefore the ability to prioritize and quickly understand issues/assess data integrity is critical.
   
   At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you would like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email

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5. Post your job

   To find corporate operations managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any corporate operations managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level corporate operations managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your corporate operations manager job on Zippia to find and recruit corporate operations manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting corporate operations managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new corporate operations manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect corporate operations manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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