Human Resources Manager Jobs in Connecticut
Human Resources Manager jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in Hartford, Stamford, and Bridgeport, where employers like Cigna, United Technologies, and Yale New Haven Health maintain large HR functions supporting finance, insurance, healthcare, and defense workforces. Demand is consistent at both the generalist and specialist levels, with the strongest need in employee relations, benefits administration, and talent acquisition. Connecticut's density of Fortune 500 headquarters and major hospital systems keeps this among the more active markets in the Northeast. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Monday through Thursday, 8:00am- 4:00pm
Total: Full-Time (32 hours/week)
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Human Resource Assistant is responsible for assisting with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties. The HR Assistant contributes to the accomplishment of Human Resources practices and objectives. The HR Assistant helps with the implementation of services, policies, and programs; reports to the HR Director, and assists agency managers with HR issues.
WORKING RELATIONSHIP:
The Human Resource Assistant reports directly to the Human Resource Director. Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with the following:
1. Administrators
2. Assistant Administrators
3. Educational Instructors
4. Direct Support Service Staff
5. Main Office Administrative Staff
6. Regulatory Agencies
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Associates or Bachelors Degree is preferred. High School education is required.
2. One year experience working in Human Resources, including computers, filing and maintaining filing systems, organizing and human resources practices is preferred.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Strong organizational skills.
5. Maturity, good judgment, ability to handle complex organizational relationships, community and regulatory relationships, and confidential matters.
6. Ability to follow and implement Agency Policy and Procedure.
7. Proficient on computer (i.e. Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
DUTIES:
- Assists with the day-to-day efficient operation and development of the HR department.
- Assist the HR Director in recruiting, interviewing and hiring.
- Assists with employee relations and recordkeeping.
- Assists in development and improvement of tracking systems.
- Involved in company-wide committee facilitation and participation.
- Assists in development, coordination, preparation of employee safety and safety program and participation with the Safety Committee.
- Maintains personnel files and recordkeeping for all employees.
- Assists the HR Director with management of employee benefit program including assisting during open enrollment.
- Communicates with insurance carriers as necessary.
- Assists the HR Director in Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment including communicating with the state and carriers as necessary.
- Assists the HR Director in developing, overseeing and conducting (as appropriate) training and orientation programs with Program Director and professional staff.
- Assists the HR Director in grievances and arbitration proceedings.
- Assists the HR Director in overseeing compliance with union contract.
- Assists the HR Director in overseeing staff evaluation process for all employees.
- Assists the HR Director in assuring compliance with all state and federal regulations and reporting requirements regarding staffing.
- Assists the HR Director in overseeing development of personnel policies and compliance with the same.
- Carries out all other responsibilities as required or assigned.
Monday through Thursday, 8:00am- 4:00pm
Total: Full-Time (32 hours/week)
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Human Resource Assistant is responsible for assisting with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties. The HR Assistant contributes to the accomplishment of Human Resources practices and objectives. The HR Assistant helps with the implementation of services, policies, and programs; reports to the HR Director, and assists agency managers with HR issues.
WORKING RELATIONSHIP:
The Human Resource Assistant reports directly to the Human Resource Director. Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with the following:
1. Administrators
2. Assistant Administrators
3. Educational Instructors
4. Direct Support Service Staff
5. Main Office Administrative Staff
6. Regulatory Agencies
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Associates or Bachelors Degree is preferred. High School education is required.
2. One year experience working in Human Resources, including computers, filing and maintaining filing systems, organizing and human resources practices is preferred.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Strong organizational skills.
5. Maturity, good judgment, ability to handle complex organizational relationships, community and regulatory relationships, and confidential matters.
6. Ability to follow and implement Agency Policy and Procedure.
7. Proficient on computer (i.e. Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
DUTIES:
- Assists with the day-to-day efficient operation and development of the HR department.
- Assist the HR Director in recruiting, interviewing and hiring.
- Assists with employee relations and recordkeeping.
- Assists in development and improvement of tracking systems.
- Involved in company-wide committee facilitation and participation.
- Assists in development, coordination, preparation of employee safety and safety program and participation with the Safety Committee.
- Maintains personnel files and recordkeeping for all employees.
- Assists the HR Director with management of employee benefit program including assisting during open enrollment.
- Communicates with insurance carriers as necessary.
- Assists the HR Director in Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment including communicating with the state and carriers as necessary.
- Assists the HR Director in developing, overseeing and conducting (as appropriate) training and orientation programs with Program Director and professional staff.
- Assists the HR Director in grievances and arbitration proceedings.
- Assists the HR Director in overseeing compliance with union contract.
- Assists the HR Director in overseeing staff evaluation process for all employees.
- Assists the HR Director in assuring compliance with all state and federal regulations and reporting requirements regarding staffing.
- Assists the HR Director in overseeing development of personnel policies and compliance with the same.
- Carries out all other responsibilities as required or assigned.
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- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
- PHR or SPHR certification from HRCI or SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred
- Five or more years of progressively responsible HR generalist or HR management experience
- Working knowledge of Connecticut employment law and FMLA, ADA, and FLSA compliance
- Experience managing benefits administration, compensation programs, or labor relations
- Strong employee relations background with demonstrated experience handling workplace investigations
Human Resources Manager Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a human resources manager in Connecticut?
Connecticut does not require a state-issued license to work as a human resources manager, so the path runs through education and professional certification. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in human resources or business, followed by several years of HR experience in generalist or specialist roles. The credentials that carry the most weight with Connecticut employers are the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP from the Society for Human Resource Management and the PHR or SPHR from HRCI, both of which are nationally recognized and regularly referenced in Connecticut job postings.
How much do human resources managers make in Connecticut?
Human resources managers in Connecticut earn a median of about $165,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $102,530 for the lowest 10% to over $295,480 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire human resources managers in Connecticut?
Connecticut human resources manager roles are posted by Travelers, CVS Health, and Peterson Farms and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Connecticut's concentration of insurance carriers, defense contractors, and large health systems means HR manager openings appear consistently across both headquarters and regional operations in the state.
Which Connecticut cities have the most human resources manager jobs?
Hartford, Farmington, and Hamden have the most human resources manager openings in Connecticut. Hartford anchors the list as the state capital and home to a dense cluster of insurance, financial services, and healthcare employers, while Stamford draws significant activity from its corporate headquarters corridor and proximity to the New York metro, and Bridgeport reflects the manufacturing and healthcare employer base along the coast.
Are there remote human resources manager jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 38% of human resources manager openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves policy development, compliance review, recruiting coordination, and benefits administration that transfers well to remote settings. The most fully remote roles tend to be in talent acquisition and HR business partner functions, while employee relations and onboarding roles more often require at least some on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a human resources manager in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an HR coordinator or HR generalist role at one of Connecticut's large employers, which regularly bring in early-career candidates and promote from within. Major hospital systems like Hartford HealthCare and Yale New Haven Health post HR associate and HR operations roles designed for candidates building their credentials. Earning a SHRM-CP while working in an adjacent administrative or operations role gives a measurable edge, and moving laterally from payroll, recruiting coordination, or benefits administration is how many Connecticut HR managers got their start.
Where can I find and apply to human resources manager jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to human resources manager jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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