HR Specialist

Shaw Industries•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Shaw Industries is seeking an HR Specialist to support warehouse and logistics operations across four Savannah-area facilities. This visible, hands-on role works closely with the HR Manager and operational leaders, serving as a resource for associates and supporting a broad range of HR responsibilities throughout the employee lifecycle. The position offers the opportunity to broaden HR experience in a fast-paced operations environment and contribute to the associate experience at the local level within a global organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of HR-related experience.
Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships across multiple organizational levels.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally and discreetly.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, complex, and changing environment.
Strong customer-service mindset with a results- and process-oriented approach.
Ability to collaborate across teams and balance multiple priorities.
Proficiency with Google applications and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, including strong experience with pivot tables.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience supporting talent acquisition or hiring, employee relations, and/or workplace investigations.
HR experience in a warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or similarly fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as an 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 aligned with business and workforce needs.
Support recruiting and hiring to attract and select qualified candidates.
Manage hiring-process components, including job postings, pre-employment requirements, background checks, screenings, and offer documentation.
Coordinate onboarding from hire through the 90-day introductory period.
Build and maintain Driver Qualification files for CDL positions.
Help associates with benefits questions and enrollment processes.
Partner with the HR Manager on employee-relations matters and workplace investigations.
Provide HR analytics and reporting on 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, including onboarding, separation, and records retention.
Conduct exit interviews, identify trends and recurring concerns, and provide insights to strengthen the associate experience.
Submit timely unemployment claim responses.
Provide additional HR support as business and associate needs evolve.