Manager, Employment Litigation and HR Compliance

Employment Litigation and HR Compliance Manager Location: 2500 Windy Ridge Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30339 Work Shift: Salary Exempt (United States of America) The Employment Litigation and HR Compliance Manager serves as a key member of the legal department and a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders by assisting with employment litigation, managing the organization’s ethics reporting process, leading key employment compliance initiatives, and providing guidance and education on HR compliance matters. Reporting to the VP, Deputy General Counsel, this role helps ensure consistent, compliant decision‑making, while identifying trends and opportunities across the organization and driving continuous improvement. Responsibilities Ethics Reporting & Insights Manage the ethics reporting process, including: Intake, triage, and assignment Oversight of investigation outcomes and resolution steps Coordination with HR and Legal stakeholders Review investigation summaries and related documentation to assess compliance risk and consistency. Prepare and deliver regular reporting materials, including: Monthly ethics reports Trend analyses and deep-dive materials Use reporting insights to identify patterns, risks, and follow-up actions to strengthen compliance and controls. Employment Litigation Assistance Support members of the Legal Department in managing employment litigation by: Conducting interviews of fact witnesses Summarizing documents Preparing draft responses to demand letters and EEOC charges Use litigation insights to identify patterns, risks, and follow-up actions to strengthen compliance and controls. Employment Compliance Programs & Initiatives Lead key employment compliance initiatives and projects, including but not limited to: Wage & hour compliance initiatives Harassment, discrimination and retaliation avoidance Immigration and employment eligibility audit-readiness ADA, FMLA, Paid Sick Leave, and related leave and accommodation requirements Policy development and review Track employment law developments and trends impacting the Company’s business. Serve as a project lead for new or evolving labor and employment compliance obligations. Employment Law & HR Advisory Support Provide timely, practical guidance to HR, Operations, and business leaders to support compliant people decisions. Act as a thought partner to HR on complex or recurring employee relations and compliance issues. Training, Knowledge Management & Capability Building Execute and continuously improve the HR compliance training curriculum and tools. Keep the organization updated and informed on regulatory changes. Develop content based on recurring issues, investigation findings, and regulatory trends. Create micro‑learning courses, facilitate employment law discussion sessions, and design practical training for plant managers and operations leaders. Support employment law knowledge development across HR and Operations teams. Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 5-7+ years of experience in human resources, compliance, or related areas of HR and/or Legal functions. Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR compliance requirements (e.g., ADA, FMLA, OFCCP, wage & hour, audits). Experience leading projects or programs across cross-functional stakeholders. Strong written communication skills with the ability to translate legal requirements into practical guidance and training materials. Experience managing ethics and compliance reporting programs. Subject matter expertise on employee investigations. Experience leading audit processes. No experience managing litigation is required. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting or partnering closely with in-house Legal teams. Experience developing training content or compliance education for managers or operations leaders. Prior experience in manufacturing, operations, or multi-site environments. Benefits Total Rewards through a competitive, comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans. Company holidays and vacation days. Tuition reimbursement and learning and training opportunities. Bonus potential. 401(k) plan with company contributions. Rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Consolidated Container Company