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Position
Manager, Human Resources
Report to Title
Sr. HR Manager
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
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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 annual Affirmative 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 receptionist
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!