Human Resources Manager

O&G Industries, Inc.; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Company paid life insurance

Long term disability insurance

Paid holidays

Earned time off

Job summary

O&G Industries, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Human Resources to lead partnerships across the organization, influence outcomes, and advance strategic objectives while preserving our values and culture.

This on-site role reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer and serves as the CHRO’s primary deputy in ERISA, benefits, and performance management. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships, navigate complex workforce issues, and mentor emerging HR talent within a safety-sensitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required.
• Master's degree and/or SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, or related certification preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
• Experience supporting multi-site and a field-based workforce.
• Working knowledge of ERISA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA/wage and hour, labor relations, benefits compliance, compensation, and employment law.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams and advising senior business leaders; on-site role (not remote).

Responsibilities

• Build trusted partnerships across the organization and influence business outcomes.
• Support ownership, executive leadership, and workforce culture within a safety-sensitive construction environment.
• Lead strategy, design, and administration of employee benefit programs (medical, retirement, wellness, leave).
• Partner with CHRO and CFO on governance, documentation, audits and vendor management.
• Mentor and develop HR talent to strengthen the team and succession readiness.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Relationship-building

Audits & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Master's degree or SPHR/SHRM-SCP/CEBS

Tools

ERISA knowledge

Benefits management

Job description

O&G Industries HR is a tight-knit, high-performing team that works with urgency, emotional intelligence and a deep sense of ownership. We set an exceptionally high bar for ourselves and seek someone who is energized by playing an integral role on our team - bringing curiosity and a drive to get things done at the highest level. This is an on-site role and is located at the corporate office in Torrington.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable navigating the crosscurrents of HR—balancing employee needs, business priorities, leadership expectations, compliance, risk, and culture while maintaining sound judgment and strong relationships.

In your cover letter, tell us what motivates you, how you like to work and what you believe you bring to our HR team - we are interested in how you think, how you approach complexity, and what makes you effective as an HR professional.

Manager of Human Resources:

This new role is a successor-development opportunity as part of our leadership planning efforts. The position is intended to develop a future HR executive capable of assuming broader leadership responsibilities over time.

We seek an HR generalist who can build trusted partnerships across the organization, influence business outcomes, and help advance O&G’s strategic objectives while preserving the values and culture that have contributed to O&G's longstanding success. This highly visible management position reports directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Serve as the CHRO’s primary deputy, working collaboratively with the CHRO to provide depth and continuity across ERISA, employee benefits, performance, and compensation management. The role supports ownership, executive leadership, and workforce culture within a complex, safety-sensitive construction environment.

• Collaborate with the CHRO and ownership on the strategy, design, and administration of all employee benefit programs, including medical, retirement (DB/DC), wellness, and leave and return to work programs
• Partner with the CHRO and CFO as an ERISA fiduciary, supporting governance, documentation, audits, plan corrections, and vendor management
• Engage collaboratively with owners and executive leadership on sensitive workforce, compliance, and risk-related matters
• Support and reinforce workforce culture initiatives aligned with safety, accountability, performance, leadership capabilities, and operational excellence
• Collaborate with business leaders to improve performance management and talent development
• Mentor and develop emerging HR talent in coordination with the CHRO to strengthen internal team and succession readiness

The ideal candidate is a highly credible HR professional who combines strategic thinking with practical execution. This individual is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, managing complex workforce issues, and building strong relationships at all levels within O&G.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required
• Master's degree and/or SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, or related certification preferred
• 12+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant leadership responsibility
• Experience supporting multi-site and a field-based workforce
• Compliance experience working in a regulated industry preferred (OFCCP, CHRO, CTDOT, etc.)
• Working knowledge of but not limited to ERISA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA/wage and hour, labor relations, benefits compliance, compensation, and employment law
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams and advising senior business leaders on -site - this is not a remote and/or hybrid work role

Leadership Characteristics

• High integrity and sound judgment
• Calm, steady, and effective under pressure
• Strong executive presence and credibility
• Low ego, high accountability, and team-oriented
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence without relying on authority
• Strategic thinker who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves
• Proven track record navigating audits, investigations, litigation, organizational change, and complex workforce challenges

We value strong organization, thoughtful collaboration, and genuine investment in team success. Honest, kind, and direct communication is central to how we work and grow together.

Please note we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, company paid long term disability insurance, paid holidays, and earned time off.

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