HR Trainer

Shaw Industries; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking an HR Trainer to partner with manufacturing leadership in delivering onboarding, safety, and development programs for hourly associates.

You will facilitate orientation, lead instructor-led trainings across shifts, maintain training records, and translate materials as needed to support effective workforce development. This role emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement within a Berkshire Hathaway-backed company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office or quick learning of business software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to support training across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding programs.
• Deliver instructor-led training on safety, HR, and operational topics.
• Partner with supervisors to support employee development across shifts.
• Evaluate training progress, coach, and assist role transitions.
• Create and improve training materials and resources.
• Serve as training SME and support hourly associate development.
• Collaborate with operations and HR to identify training needs.
• Maintain training records for compliance and audits.
• Support employee engagement and plant-wide communications.
• Provide translation/interpretation support when needed.
• Stay current on adult learning techniques and training best practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Confidentiality

Multi-priority management

Shift flexibility

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

HR Trainer

Position Overview

We're looking for an enthusiastic HR Trainer who is passionate about developing people, delivering engaging learning experiences, and helping employees succeed from day one.

In this role, you'll serve as a key partner in onboarding, training, and workforce development for our manufacturing team. You'll collaborate with leaders, supervisors, and HR to ensure associates have the knowledge, skills, and support needed to work safely, efficiently, and confidently.

What You'll Do

• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding programs that set associates up for success.
• Deliver engaging instructor-led training on safety, HR, operational, and company-related topics.
• Partner with supervisors and on-the-job trainers to support employee development and training effectiveness across all shifts.
• Evaluate training progress, answer questions, provide coaching, and help associates transition successfully into their roles.
• Create, update, and continuously improve training materials, programs, and learning resources.
• Serve as a training subject matter expert and trusted resource for hourly associate development.
• Collaborate with operations, supervisors, HR, and leadership teams to identify and address training needs.
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation to support compliance and audit requirements.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition events, and plant-wide communication efforts.
• Provide translation and interpretation support for associates and business communications when needed.
• Stay current on adult learning techniques, training best practices, and workforce development trends.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage groups and individuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or the ability to quickly learn business software applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to support training needs across various shifts and schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering training, facilitating workshops, onboarding, or employee development programs.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or operations experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish with the ability to read, write, translate, and interpret.
• Experience creating or improving training materials and processes.

Success in This Role

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Relationship building and customer focus
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Collaboration and partnership
• Strong organization and execution
• Passion for developing and helping others succeed

Why Shaw?

At Shaw Industries, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on employee growth, safety, and career development. As a Berkshire Hathaway company, we offer the stability of a global industry leader while maintaining a people-focused culture where learning, innovation, and continuous improvement thrive.

Join a team where your ability to teach, coach, and develop others helps shape the future of our workforce.

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.