Osaka Gas USA

Human Resources

• Serve as a primary HR advisor to managers on employee relations, performance management, corrective actions, and organizational issues.
• Coach managers on people management practices, decision-making, and communication to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Support organizational changes, role clarifications, and workforce planning in alignment with business needs.
• Act as an escalation point for complex or sensitive employee issues by organizing facts, identifying risks, and escalating to the VP, Human Resources for alignment and direction as appropriate.
• Own and manage the full-cycle talent acquisition process end to end, from workforce planning and requisition intake through sourcing, interviewing, offer, and onboarding coordination.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define hiring needs, priorities, and timelines, ensuring a consistent and effective candidate experience.
• Operate and manage the ATS, including requisition setup, candidate tracking, interview workflows, documentation, and reporting.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, including communication with candidates, interviewers, and external partners, ensuring a smooth and timely process.
• Manage and oversee external recruiters and vendors as needed, ensuring quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Provide guidance on job design, job leveling, compensation alignment, and offer decisions in partnership with leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment regulations and internal standards throughout the recruiting and hiring process.
• Lead and manage employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations, in alignment with company policy and applicable employment laws.
• Assess employee relations risks, gather and organize relevant facts, and develop recommended options, escalating complex, high-risk, or sensitive matters to the VP, Human Resources for alignment and decision-making.
• Serve as an internal escalation point for employee relations issues, with responsibility for issue triage, documentation, and preparation of decision frameworks.
• Ensure consistent application and interpretation of HR policies and practices across the organization.
• Partner with legal counsel and external advisors in coordination with, and under the direction of, the VP of Human Resources, particularly in matters involving expatriate employees, multi-jurisdictional considerations, or elevated legal risk.
• Support the development, interpretation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with HR Operations (Payroll, Benefits, HRIS) to ensure alignment between policy, process, and execution.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives, including organizational development, employee experience, and HR transformation projects.
• Contribute to HR reporting, documentation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate the annual Employee Handbook update cycle, including preparation of draft revisions based on policy changes, regulatory updates, and internal communications issued during the year.
• Consolidate and organize updates in collaboration with VP HR and legal counsel, ensuring consistency with approved policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the annual handbook release timeline, including preparation for employee communication and acknowledgment, with a target release date (e.g., July 1).
• Support employee-facing communications related to handbook updates, ensuring clarity and accessibility of information.
• Provide backup support for HR Generalist operational functions (payroll, benefits, HRIS administration) during absence, system transition, or critical business periods to ensure continuity and risk mitigation.
• Maintain sufficient working knowledge of core HR operational processes to validate accuracy and compliance when required.

HR Manager

General Counsel

• The Corporate Counsel is responsible for contributing to the Company's efforts to realize our corporate vision: creating, and enhancing value for all our stakeholders, through energy asset development and supply in North America.
• The Corporate Counsel is responsible for supporting the commercial and existing legal teams related to transactional legal matters of Company including the power business ("Power''), future energy development business ("FED"), Freeport LNG business (“Freeport”) and general corporate matters.
• Additionally, this role will support the Chief Compliance Officer and head of the Legal and Compliance Office in implementation and administration of OGUSA's compliance program to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including federal/state statues and market regulations related to energy trading transactions. Additionally, the Corporate Counsel will undertake additional legal obligations as may be required from time to time.
• Review, draft, negotiate, interpret, and provide advice on various types of contracts relating to:
• Monitor and support certain disputes/litigation on an as-needed basis.
• Review communications with trade/business partners involving contractual issues and provide legal analysis.
• Review and draft documents for partners such as Board of Managers materials and written consents.
• Monitor and advise management and project teams of legal developments and trends, including changes in the law, regulatory developments, and judicial decisions impacting the OGUSA business.
• Advise on document management from legal perspective; prior experience with contract lifecycle management software preferred.
• Support and assist the CLO in connection with legal matters of OGUSA and its affiliates as required, including communication with legal departments of Daigas Group headquarters and OGUSA's affiliates.

Corporate Counsel

Administrative Assistant

• Provide comprehensive administrative support within the Power Division.
• Manage the Senior Vice President’s business calendar and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Collaborate with the Administrative Assistant in the Houston office on administrative matters.
• Maintain effective communication with Admin, HR, IT, and Accounting teams based in Houston.
• Maintain office supplies and ensure adequate inventory levels.
• Order additional supplies and distribute incoming mail to team members.
• Keep common areas organized, including reception, conference rooms, copy room, storage spaces, and pantry.
• Update the reception phone directory as required.
• Process vendor invoices, corporate credit card payments, and expense reports for the Senior Vice President.
• Coordinate refreshments and catering for VIP visitors, meetings, and company events.
• Schedule routine maintenance of office equipment with vendors.
• Handle mail and shipping requests for the Power Division and HQ.
• Maintain a clean and safe office environment, including pantry upkeep.
• Research and evaluate potential vendors, compare quotes, and negotiate contracts.
• Assist the Manager of Administration in planning and coordinating office activities and events.
• Work with IT to maintain and troubleshoot office equipment.
• Perform electronic document management as needed.
• Respond to ad-hoc tasks and events with sound judgment and creativity.
• Provide comprehensive visitor support, including registration and conference room booking.
• Greet, welcome, and direct visitors professionally.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for SVP and Power Division team members as needed.
• Serve as a communication hub between colleagues, vendors, and business partners.
• Prepare quarterly Internal Group Service reports by collecting and consolidating data from all NY employees.
• Organize holiday gift arrangements for business partners.

Director

• The Senior Director, Asset Management is responsible for driving the financial performance and operational excellence of one or more energy assets within Osaka Gas USA’s (OGUSA) Power Business Unit.
• This role oversees all business, legal, financial, partnership, and public relations aspects of assigned assets.
• Working with a dedicated team, the Senior Director, Asset Management leads technical and operational functions, including asset management and development activities for OGUSA-owned or managed gas-fired IPP assets in the US.
• Responsibilities include managing the physical, financial, contractual, and regulatory operations of these assets, with full profit and loss (P&L) accountability and governance oversight.
• This role requires both technical and commercial expertise to ensure sustained operational excellence and strong Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) performance.
• Organizes and participates in asset-level meetings, provides technical analysis for decision-making, leads budget development, and oversees financial performance, including cash flow planning and funding requests.
• Additional responsibilities include supporting investment and divestment activities through analytical and technical input, ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance, and maintaining a clear understanding of the financial impact of strategic decisions.
• The role also involves monitoring long-term asset value using Net Present Value (NPV) models in collaboration with the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team.
• Facilitates board meetings, manages partner communications, and secures necessary consents.