Human Resources Specialist, Compliance

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Position: Human Resources Specialist, Compliance

Reports to: Director of HR, Employee & Labor Relations

Location: Sandersville, GA

Position Overview

Trojan Battery Company is seeking a Human Resources Specialist, Compliance to join our team in Sandersville, GA. This role is responsible for supporting a compliant, ethical, and high-performing work environment through proactive employee relations management, labor law compliance oversight, and workforce analytics.

The Human Resources Specialist serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, conducting workplace investigations, ensuring wage and hour compliance, auditing time and attendance, and supporting policy development. This position plays a key role in mitigating organizational risk and strengthening company culture through consistent, fair, and legally sound HR practices.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly professional, and comfortable managing sensitive matters while partnering closely with operations leadership in a manufacturing environment.

Areas of Focus

Lead and manage employee relations investigations and conflict resolution

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws including FLSA and wage & hour regulations

Drive time and attendance accuracy through auditing, reporting, and policy enforcement

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Workplace Culture

Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations into employee complaints, disciplinary matters, and workplace conflicts

Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on performance management and corrective action

Maintain confidential documentation of employee relations cases

Track trends in employee relations issues and recommend proactive risk mitigation strategies

Promote a respectful and compliant workplace culture aligned with company values

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with FLSA, wage and hour laws, and other federal, state, and local employment regulations

Monitor adherence to overtime, meal periods, rest breaks, and attendance requirements

Assist with development, review, and implementation of HR policies and procedures

Provide guidance to leadership on employment law and regulatory best practices

Support internal audits and compliance reviews

Time & Attendance Administration

Oversee functionality and accuracy of timekeeping systems and HRIS platforms (Workday preferred)

Conduct audits of timecards, overtime records, and paid leave

Partner with leadership to enforce attendance policies consistently

Utilize time and attendance data to identify trends and improve workforce effectiveness

Training, Documentation & Cross-Functional Support

Facilitate training on compliance, performance management, workplace ethics, and conflict resolution

Prepare and maintain HR documentation including investigation summaries, corrective actions, and policy updates

Partner with Operations, Quality, EHS, and leadership teams to address workforce challenges

Support onboarding and employee lifecycle processes as needed

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

5+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 3+ years focused on employee relations and compliance

Strong knowledge of labor laws and wage and hour regulations

Experience conducting workplace investigations

Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills

High level of discretion and professionalism

Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite

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