Human Resources Business Partner

The AmeriLux Family of Companies; Hobart; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Onsite health clinic

Dental and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) match

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The AmeriLux Family of Companies is seeking an experienced HR Generalist/Recruiter to own full-cycle recruiting for CDL‑A drivers and Logistics/Office roles in Hobart. You will build a robust driver pipeline, screen qualifications, and coordinate hiring steps with Safety.

You will also partner with HR on performance management, onboarding/offboarding, and employee relations, while supporting payroll setup and policy communications.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years in HR generalist, HRBP or recruiting roles with at least 2 years in logistics/transport recruitment.
• Knowledge of FMCSA/DOT driver hiring requirements and related files.
• Experience with high-volume pipeline management and ATS.
• Solid grasp of employment law basics.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for CDL-A drivers and logistics/office roles from intake to offer.
• Build and run the driver pipeline (ads, boards, referrals, events, partnerships).
• Screen applicants against minimum qualifications before handoff to Safety.
• Coordinate hiring steps with Safety (verifications, tests, medical).
• Partner with HR on onboarding, changes, and performance processes.
• Support payroll setup and pay plan questions.

Skills

HR generalist

HRBP

Recruiting

ATS

FMCSA/DOT knowledge

Employment law basics

High-volume recruiting

Driver recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field

Tools

Tenstreet

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Recruiting

• Own full-cycle recruiting for CDL-A drivers and Logistics and Transportation office roles, from intake of initial application through accepted offer
• Build and run the driver pipeline: recruiting ads, driver job boards, referral program, driver hiring events and school partnerships
• Screen driver applicants against minimum qualifications (experience, MVR, PSP, accident and violation history) before handoff to Safety
• Coordinate driver hiring steps with Safety: applications, previous employer verifications, road tests, DOT drug screen and medical card
• Recruit and screen for all Logistics and Warehousing needs, regardless of position level

HR partnering

• Serve as first-line HR for AL & AT managers, dispatchers, team leads, and team members on all day to day questions
• Coach managers on performance, corrective action and documentation; own employee performance and behavior conversations for AL & AT, including performance plans and warnings.
• Own driver recognition and events, plus onsite and offsite activities for AL & plant culture
• Run the annual review process and WSLL management for AL & AT
• Own employee changes, onboarding paperwork, offboarding, system removal and personnel files for AL & AT
• Spot people trends (turnover by terminal or lane, absenteeism, safety events) and bring recommendations to leadership

Compliance and support

• Support Safety on DOT/FMCSA compliance; Safety owns driver qualification files, this role makes sure hiring steps feed them cleanly
• Support Payroll with new team member pay setup and pay plan questions
• Support on escalated issues, complex claims, investigations and terminations
• Support staff with workers' comp claims, policy rollout and audits
• Support staff with FMLA and PTO paperwork and tracking
• Support leadership training and AU, culture pulse surveys and company meetings

Required

• 3+ years in HR generalist, HRBP or recruiting roles, with at least 2 years recruiting in the Logistics and Transportation space
• Working knowledge of FMCSA/DOT driver hiring requirements: driver qualification files, MVR and PSP reviews, drug and alcohol testing, medical cards
• Experience with an applicant tracking system and high-volume pipeline management
• Solid grasp of employment law basics

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with driver job boards, Tenstreet or similar driver recruiting platforms
• Background in a multi-state, multi-entity employer
• Experience building retention programs off stay and exit interview data

The AmeriLux benefits package includes a nationally award winning zero-dollar deductible healthcare plan created to ensure peace of mind and comprehensive care for all A-Team family members. Our onsite healthcare clinic, free to all team members, provides convenient access to high-quality medical care with a personalized touch from physicians who take the time to get to know you. In addition, we offer comprehensive dental and vision insurance, as well as disability and life insurance to ensure you and your family are protected. Our benefit plan includes a 401(k) match, employee assistance program, paid time off, and flex spending account access.