HR Trainer: Manufacturing Onboarding & Training

Menk USA; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Menk USA seeks an HR Trainer to support employee training, onboarding, and key HR activities in our manufacturing environment.

The HR Trainer will ensure training records are accurate and onboarding is consistent, working with HR, Operations, Safety/EHS, and supervisors. This hands-on role requires organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while helping employees learn and succeed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in training or HR administration in manufacturing.
• Experience coordinating employee training and maintaining records.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn HRIS and other business systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate required employee training and maintain the training matrix and records.
• Schedule and coordinate training activities, including materials, attendance, documentation, and records.
• Coordinate new-hire orientation and onboarding activities, ensuring documentation and milestones are completed timely.
• Maintain accurate employee documentation, HRIS information and training records.
• Prepare routine training and HR reports, spreadsheets, status updates for HR and Operations.
• Support transfers, promotions and workforce changes by coordinating documentation and onboarding activities.
• Support employee communications, recognition activities, engagement initiatives, and HR programs.
• Identify training and administrative needs with HR, Operations and Safety/EHS and support process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality and escalate concerns to HR Leader.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written/verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

HRIS proficient

Team collaboration

Discretion/ confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Menk USA seeks an HR Trainer to support employee training, onboarding, and key HR activities in our manufacturing environment.

The HR Trainer will ensure training records are accurate and onboarding is consistent, working with HR, Operations, Safety/EHS, and supervisors. This hands-on role requires organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while helping employees learn and succeed.