HR Specialist - Training

For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers.

We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home.

Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.

Job Description:

The HR Specialist - Training plays a critical role in supporting the growth, performance, and development of our workforce.

This position serves as a key partner to production leadership by providing oversight and coordination of training programs, supporting performance management processes, facilitating employee development initiatives, and ensuring consistency in employee review programs across the facility.

The successful candidate will work closely with operations leaders, trainers, and associates to drive training effectiveness, monitor employee progress, identify development opportunities, and maintain accurate training and performance records.

This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to influence and coach leaders, and a passion for developing people in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities



* Provide oversight and coordination of facility training activities across all shifts and departments.


* Partner with department leaders and trainers to ensure new hire onboarding and job-specific training programs are effective, compliant, and consistently administered.


* Monitor and maintain training matrices, qualification records, certifications, and employee development documentation.


* Track training completion rates, competency assessments, and workforce readiness metrics.


* Support employee performance management processes, including performance reviews, development planning, coaching documentation, and corrective action follow-up.


* Assist leaders in identifying skill gaps and creating development plans to improve individual and team performance.


* Analyze training and performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas requiring improvement.


* Support succession planning and talent development initiatives for hourly production associates.


* Serve as a resource for associates and leaders regarding training requirements, career development opportunities, and performance expectations.


* Maintain accurate documentation within HRIS and learning management systems.


* Develop and distribute reports related to training compliance, employee development progress, and performance metrics.


* Assist with employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and workforce development activities.


* Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory training requirements.


* Partner closely with Human Resources and Operations leadership to support organizational effectiveness and workf...