Commercial Training & HR Specialist

Shaw Industries•Calhoun, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Training & HR Specialist is a key member of the Commercial and Turf HR teams, helping deliver best-in-class service to the business as part of a trusted, cross-functional HR team. This role supports onboarding, training coordination, HR operations, and business initiatives across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, service-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a collaborative team environment. Success in this role requires a strong focus on building quality relationships, responding efficiently, and working effectively across business areas and organizational levels.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in HR, training, learning, talent development, onboarding, administrative support, or a related area
Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities
Ability to coordinate activities across multiple locations
Ability to travel regularly between Dalton, Cartersville, and Calhoun based on business and onboarding needs

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Commercial and/or Turf business divisions
Working knowledge of Workday and related administrative systems
Experience completing I-9s and supporting new-hire onboarding
Experience supporting hourly associate populations or manufacturing environments
Experience coordinating training, surveys, feedback, or program evaluations

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary onboarding resource for new team members across the Commercial and Turf businesses, including both salaried and hourly associates
Partner with Talent Acquisition, hiring managers, and HR team members to ensure a smooth transition from the recruiting process through the new hire’s first day and onboarding experience
Complete and/or assist with in-person and virtual I-9s for new hires in supported locations
Manage onboarding schedules, training calendars, and key onboarding milestones
Create, maintain, and continuously improve new-hire onboarding and equipment checklists
Coordinate with hiring managers to identify equipment, software, system access, distribution lists, workspace, badge, and other onboarding needs
Order and coordinate new-hire equipment and ensure required items are available before the associate’s start date
Coordinate the new hire’s first-day experience, including workspace preparation, welcome materials, equipment distribution, introductions, and connection with the appropriate leader or team
Coordinate and maintain onboarding resources, materials, and communications for new hires
Assist with mailing and distribution of onboarding and welcome materials
Support offboarding activities as needed
Support training logistics, including meeting coordination, participant communication, registration, materials preparation, and event execution
Maintain and organize talent development resources, guides, learning content, and training records
Coordinate participant surveys, feedback collection, and training evaluations to support continuous improvement
Provide administrative and coordination support for talent development projects and initiatives
Support onboarding for Turf associates, including hourly installer positions, and serve as an on-site HR resource for new hires, associates, and leaders as needed
Maintain Workday transactional tasks supporting associates and HR partners with status changes, job changes, personal changes, and other associate updates
Process terminations for assigned locations as needed and provide related offboarding support
Maintain record-retention systems for divisional and associate files
Support reporting and administrative needs for Turf HR business partners
Connect with associates to provide reminders regarding compliance requirements, assignments, and reporting
Maintain job description files and related documentation for the Turf business
Support employee engagement activities and HR initiatives within the Turf business
Maintain the calendar for the VP of Human Resources
Coordinate travel arrangements and support expense reporting for the VP of Human Resources
Provide meeting and scheduling support for the VP of Human Resources
Assist with events, celebrations, and other team activities as needed
Plan, coordinate, and/or support AX events for the HR team and business groups
Coordinate team events, celebrations, flowers, gifts, and other recognition needs as requested
Help create visuals, presentations, and communication materials for HR and business initiatives
Support special projects, process improvements, and business initiatives as assigned
Maintain US Bank p-card charges and complete monthly reconciliation
Create requisitions and process purchase orders for invoices, gift card orders, supplies, office equipment, and other business needs