HR Specialist

Company Overview

Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainable energy for all. CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world‑class assets.

Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long‑term value. In the United States, CNOOC International has working interest in approximately 200,000 net acres in the Eagle Ford basin (South Texas), and 200,000 net acres in the Niobrara basin (Colorado and Wyoming).

The assets consist mostly of unconventional shale oil with some unconventional shale wet gas, and the majority of our production is operated by Chesapeake Energy, our partner in a number of leases. Our strategy onshore United States is to maximize value and optimize our shale and tight oil portfolio. As we continue to build our basin mastery, we will focus on working with our partners to develop our most economic and strategic resources.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Familiarity with benefits administration processes and an understanding of the laws and regulations governing Health and Welfare Benefits plans.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, strong analytical skills and an ability and desire to problem solve.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.

• Reporting to GM, Human Resources in the Calgary, Canada office, act as the main point of contact for HR‑related matters in the Houston office.
• Collaborate with the CPNA Calgary HR team on day‑to‑day operations for mutual support.
• Assist in the planning, development, and modification of human resources programs to better serve the needs of Houston office.
• Manage employee relations matters in US office, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and termination procedures.
• Stay up‑to‑date on changes to US federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations, and ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HR colleagues and department managers, to address employee‑related issues and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Work closely with CNOOC Calgary Admin Team to support the daily operations of the Houston office.
• Facilitate executive‑level operations, both domestic and international—Book travel, submit expense reports and send communications for high‑level staff as needed.
• Involved in the daily management on the administrative support and cooperation.
• Assist communication between the expatriates and service providers, local organizations.

In this role, you are eligible to participate in our Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) that will give you two Fridays off per month in exchange for an additional 40 minutes of work per day. We also provide free, onsite parking on the days you commute to the office for in‑person collaboration. In exchange for your dedicated work is a total rewards package that not only recognizes your contribution, but also provides for your family.

Competitive healthcare, vision and dental coverage for you and your dependents, as well as Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options are all standard offerings for our people. Company paid life insurance…