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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