Human Resources Compliance Specialist

Trojan Battery Company; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company is hiring a Human Resources Compliance Specialist in Santa Fe Springs, CA to ensure a compliant and ethical workplace. You will oversee employee relations, wage-and-hour compliance, and HR policy development in a manufacturing environment.

You will conduct investigations, audit timekeeping, and partner with leadership to mitigate risk while promoting a respectful culture and adherence to labor laws. Onsite role with direct impact on workforce operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business admin, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with focus on employee relations and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, wage/hour regulations, and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations investigations and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (FLSA, wage/hour).
• Audit timekeeping and attendance; enforce policies and accurate records.
• Conduct prompt, impartial investigations into complaints and disciplinary matters.
• Provide coaching on performance management and corrective action to leaders.
• Maintain confidential documentation of HR cases and investigations.
• Analyze trends in ER issues and advise on proactive risk mitigation.
• Support development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Oversee timekeeping systems (Workday preferred) and HRIS data accuracy.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, EHS and leadership to address workforce challenges.

Skills

Employee relations

HR compliance

Workforce analytics

Investigations

Timekeeping auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Timekeeping systems

Job description

The Human Resources Compliance Specialist at Trojan Battery Company supports a compliant, ethical, and high-performing workplace by overseeing employee relations, monitoring labor law compliance, and using workforce analytics to improve HR decision-making.

Role Overview

This position provides trusted guidance to leadership and employees. The role includes conducting workplace investigations, ensuring wage and hour compliance, auditing time and attendance, and supporting the development of HR policies and procedures. It also contributes to risk mitigation and strengthens company culture through consistent, fair, and legally sound HR practices, with close partnership alongside Operations and other internal teams within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage employee relations investigations and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including FLSA and wage and hour regulations
• Drive time and attendance accuracy through auditing, reporting, and policy enforcement
• 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
• 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
• Oversee functionality and accuracy of timekeeping systems and HRIS platforms, with Workday preferred
• Conduct audits of timecards, overtime records, and paid leave
• Partner with leadership to enforce attendance policies consistently
• Use time and attendance data to identify trends and improve workforce effectiveness
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 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

Technologies

• FLSA
• Workday
• HRIS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Timekeeping systems

Compensation

USD 70,000 - 85,000 per year

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education and Experience Notes

• Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)
• Human resources: 5 years (Required)
• Employee relations: 3 years (Required)
• Workplace investigations: 3 years (Required)
• Time & attendance: 3 years (Required)
• Wage & hour / FLSA: 3 years (Required)

Location and Work Format

• Santa Fe Springs, CA (onsite)
• Ability to commute to Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (Required)
• In person