Entry-Level HR Generalist: Onboarding, Benefits & Growth

Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Connecticut, Inc.; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Earned time off

Job summary

O&G Industries, Inc. is looking for an Entry-Level HR Generalist to support HR operations at their Torrington, CT location. The ideal candidate will assist in recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relations. Responsibilities include managing employee inquiries, ensuring HR compliance, and contributing to employee engagement initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred with 1-3 years of relevant HR experience. This role offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of HR experience (not just administrative if possible).
• Experience supporting multiple HR functions (recruiting, ER, benefits, HRIS).
• SHRM member and working toward certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee and manager inquiries.
• Support benefits administration and employee questions.
• Maintain employee records with a high degree of accuracy.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving

Strong judgment

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Confidential information discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems (JDE or similar)

Job description

O&G Industries, Inc. is looking for an Entry-Level HR Generalist to support HR operations at their Torrington, CT location. The ideal candidate will assist in recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relations. Responsibilities include managing employee inquiries, ensuring HR compliance, and contributing to employee engagement initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred with 1-3 years of relevant HR experience. This role offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) with company match.