Training Associate

Company: Hankook & Company ES America
Location: Carthage
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Training Associate Department: Human Resources/ Training & Development Employment Type: Full-Time / Salary Exempt Location: On-Site, Clarksville, TN Reports To: HR Manager Objective: The Human Resources Training Associate is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering employee training programs with a focus on supervisory development, leadership, safety, and HR compliance. This role supports the full lifecycle of employee development by managing new hire orientations, coordinating on-the-job training initiatives, and promoting continuous learning to enhance organizational performance. The Training Associate also ensures the optimization of HR systems—including SAP and ADP—to maintain accurate records, support audits, and provide timely tracking and reporting of all training and compliance activities. By fostering consistent performance standards and employee growth, this role plays a vital part in strengthening organizational capability and culture. Essential Functions Responsible for the management of the LMS system. Facilitating the on-the-job training (OJT) program including the development of work instructions, instructor and trainee support in a manufacturing environment. Lead/conduct training sessions including new hires and continuing education for all employees. Developing and implementing training plans and procedures. Contact applicable leaders to ensure training is conducted in a timely manner. Organize and manage training requirements for all staff. Conduct thorough training audits regularly to ensure training is completed when scheduled. Prepare training reports by collecting data, analyzing and documenting findings; Develop and recommend a potential options/action plan. Ensure state and federal legal and regulatory compliance associated with training. Communicate training requirements to all necessary staff. Maintain awareness of the culture, plans, financial position, and competition of the business units under the HR purview. Collaborate with colleagues in the human resources department to develop policies, programs, and solutions. Create and maintain employee training records and personnel documents. Craft informational posters, pamphlets and other training material. Orchestrate new employee onboarding ensuring a smooth transitional experience. Any other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Management. Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related discipline desired Minimum 1 year of experience managing or implementing training programs. Manufacturing experience preferred Familiarity with a variety of training platforms Required Competencies Human Resources Principles Administration and Management Training Requirements Customer Service Advanced Clerical Required Skills Exceptional Communication Including active speaking/listening, reading/writing skills in accordance with standard business practices and decorum Critical Thinking/Troubleshooting Using logic and reasoning to identify problems as well as the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems Details Must have attention to details for all area for works Computer Skills Advanced MS Office skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, and SharePoint; ability to learn other systems and programs used by the company Adobe photoshop or other graphic design software a plus Employee Relations Must have excellent interpersonal relationship building skills along with employee coaching and motivating skills Ethical Behavior Must maintain the highest ethical standards in the conduct of company affairs; must conduct business with integrity and comply with all applicable laws in a manner that excludes considerations of personal advantage or gain Work Environment/Physical Demands This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones. 25% to 50% of this position will be in the production area supporting employees in their actual work areas. Appropriate safety precautions should be taken at that time. Travel This position is expected to travel approximately less than 5% of the time Hankook & Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, Hankook & Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. All job functions are subject to modification.

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