HR Generalist – Transportation & DOT Compliance

Creative Financial Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks an experienced HR Generalist to manage daily HR operations for a transportation fleet environment in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on payroll, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and policy administration, with strong emphasis on DOT/FMCSA compliance for drivers and fleet staff.

The ideal candidate has hands-on Paylocity experience, familiarity with FMCSA requirements, and a track record of maintaining accurate HR records across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years HR experience in transportation, trucking, towing, logistics or fleet operations
• Experience supporting DOT-regulated drivers and FMCSA requirements
• Knowledge of federal and Ohio employment laws
• Experience with HRIS/payroll and onboarding processes
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations including employee relations, onboarding, benefits, payroll and policy administration
• Maintain DOT driver qualifications files and FMCSA compliance documentation
• Coordinate pre-employment, random, post-incident and follow-up drug/alcohol testing
• Manage driver onboarding, background screening and employment verifications
• Support recruitment efforts for drivers and fleet personnel
• Process weekly payroll via Paylocity and manage benefits enrollment and leave processes
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and maintain accurate records

Skills

DOT/FMCSA compliance

Paylocity

HRIS/payroll systems

Employee relations

Recruiting & onboarding

Benefits administration

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP/PHR certification

Tools

FMCSA Clearinghouse

MS Office

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks an experienced HR Generalist to manage daily HR operations for a transportation fleet environment in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on payroll, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and policy administration, with strong emphasis on DOT/FMCSA compliance for drivers and fleet staff.

The ideal candidate has hands-on Paylocity experience, familiarity with FMCSA requirements, and a track record of maintaining accurate HR records across multiple departments.