Human Resources Specialist, Compliance

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. 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

if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!