HR Manager

Position: Manager, Human Resources Location: Sandersville, GA Date: July 2026 Position Overview Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the Human Resources Function of the plant. Areas of responsibility include administer wage and salary programs, administer local benefit program, staffing, training, employee and/or labor relations, AAP and EEO compliance. This role will strongly partner with driving a culture supporting Environmental, Health and Safety. Areas of Focus Human Resources Manager provides an effective employee relations program, responsive to employee and company needs. Responsible for in-plant communication programs and support. Responsibilities Establish an effective working relationship with management and employees to resolve problems and promote efficient work practices. In union plants, handle first through third steps in grievance procedure. Assist in fourth step grievances, handling arbitration, and contract negotiations. Monitor payroll, insurance claims, and unemployment claims to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines and procedures. Administer staffing, promotion and transfer of employees to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and union contract. Represent Company at unemployment hearings. Develop and facilitate appropriate employee training for employee development and safety. Conduct or coordinate annual Management training in employment/labor law, company policies and practices, including sexual harassment. Develop an annualAffirmative Action Plan. Responsible for personnel and benefits records, employee orientation and information update. Active participation in SHRM or other professional organization. Maintain staffing levels necessary to support plant operating objectives. Administrative/clerical personnel, including HR specialists or assistants, payroll clerks and receptionists. Decisions made or actions taken on own authority: Staffing recommendations, employee problem solving and counseling; benefit administration. Decisions/actions that require support of associates or higher approval: Changes to plant or corporate policy and procedures, new training programs. Partnering to drive a culture promoting EH&S. Basic Qualifications BS degree in related field or equivalent experience. Eight years direct Human Resources Generalist experience. Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ADA, EEO, AAP Training, employee relations and labor relations. Effective communication skills with the ability to relate to all levels of employees. Experience in Union and Labor Relations. Preferred Qualifications SPHR Certification within 2 years of hire date and maintain ongoing certification thereafter. if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Powering the world is rapidly changing. C&D / Trojan (C&D Technologies, Inc., and Trojan Battery Company, LLC) is a leading global producer of energy storage solutions driven by technology and innovation. We share a common vision and work as one team supporting each other across a collaborative and dynamic organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trojan Battery Company