HR Specialist

Shaw Industries Inc; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking an HR Specialist to support its Savannah-area warehouse and logistics operations across four local facilities. This hands-on role partners with the HR Manager to handle talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, analytics, leave administration, and engagement.

You will manage the full employment lifecycle, including postings, background checks, and onboarding, while building strong relationships with leaders and associates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of HR-related experience.
• Ability to build strong relationships across organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Thrives in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Customer-service mindset with a results- and process-oriented approach.
• Collaborate across teams and balance multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Google apps and Microsoft Office, including pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource and liaison across Savannah-area facilities.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and postings.
• Support recruiting and onboarding to attract and retain qualified talent.
• Manage posting, pre-employments, background checks, and offer documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding through the 90-day introductory period.
• Maintain Driver Qualification files for CDL positions (if applicable).
• Assist with employee relations matters and investigations.
• Provide HR analytics and reporting on recruiting, hiring, turnover, attendance, and engagement.
• Support leave management and transitional duty programs.
• Contribute to community outreach initiatives.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Onboarding

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Google applications

Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel

Job description

Shaw Plant PW, 445 Northport Pkwy, Savannah, GA 31407 USA

Full time

R-158630

Job Title

HR Specialist

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for an HR Specialist to support our Savannah-area warehouse and logistics operations across four local facilities. This is a highly visible, hands‑on HR role for someone who enjoys being close to the business, building relationships with leaders and associates, and supporting employees throughout the full employment lifecycle.

Working closely with the HR Manager and operational leadership, you’ll support a broad range of HR responsibilities including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, workforce analytics, leave administration, associate engagement, and community outreach.

This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who is ready to take the next step in their career, broaden their HR experience, and make a meaningful impact within a fast-paced operations environment.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a trusted HR resource and liaison for associates, leaders, and management across multiple Savannah-area facilities.

• Partner with hiring managers and the HR Manager to develop job descriptions and postings that align with business and workforce needs.

• Support recruiting and hiring efforts to attract and select qualified talent who can contribute to the organization long term.

• Manage key components of the hiring process, including job postings, pre‑employment requirements, background checks, screenings, and offer documentation.

• Coordinate the onboarding experience from hire through the 90‑day introductory period, helping new associates successfully transition into the organization.

• Build and maintain Driver Qualification files for CDL positions.

• Help associates navigate benefits questions and enrollment processes.

• Partner with the HR Manager on employee relations matters and workplace investigations.

• Provide HR analytics and reporting related to recruiting, hiring, turnover, attendance, engagement, and associate relations across the Savannah campus.

• Support transitional duty programs and maintain appropriate communication with associates on leave of absence.

• Coordinate Driver and Spotter bonus programs.

• Support community outreach initiatives and participate in or lead committees as needed.

• Maintain accurate personnel records throughout the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through separation and records retention.

• Conduct exit interviews, identify trends and recurring concerns, and provide insights that can help strengthen the associate experience.

• Submit timely unemployment claim responses.

• Provide additional HR support based on evolving business and associate needs.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• 2+ years of HR-related experience

• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships across multiple levels of an organization

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion

• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, complex, and changing environment

• Strong customer‑service mindset with a results‑and process‑oriented approach

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and balance multiple priorities

• Proficiency with Google applications and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, including strong experience with pivot tables

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

• 2+ years of experience supporting talent acquisition/hiring, employee relations, and/or workplace investigations

• HR experience within a warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or similarly fast‑paced operational environment

What Will Help You Succeed

• Communicate Effectively

• Collaborate

• Initiate Action

• Adapt and Change

• Solve Problems

Why Shaw?

At Shaw, HR is about more than processes and policies. It’s about being connected to the people and the business you support. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work directly with associates and leaders across multiple operations, gaining exposure to a wide range of HR responsibilities while helping shape the employee experience.

Shaw Industries is a Berkshire Hathaway company, offering the strength and stability of a global organization while providing opportunities to build relationships, take ownership, and make an impact at the local level.

For someone ready to grow beyond an HR Representative‑level role, this position offers the chance to expand your HR toolkit, deepen your employee‑relations and business‑partnering experience, and build a strong foundation for continued growth in Human Resources.

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Work Shift

8 Hr non‑rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business.

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