HR Trainer

shawinc; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking an HR Trainer to lead onboarding and ongoing learning for our manufacturing team. You will partner with operations, supervisors, and HR to ensure hourly associates gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to work safely and efficiently.

The role emphasizes adult learning techniques, training material development, and collaboration across shifts, with a focus on employee engagement and compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or quick learning of business software.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Deliver instructor-led training on safety, HR, and operations.
• Partner with supervisors to support development across shifts.
• Evaluate training progress and provide coaching.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

MS Office

Confidentiality

Time management

Adaptability

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS 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

• 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.