HR Manager - Trucking & Transportation (Relocation)

Markent Personnel, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel, Inc. is seeking an HR Manager for its trucking and transportation division in the greater Knoxville area. The role oversees 450+ drivers and support staff, coordinating driver background checks, medical screenings, and DOT physicals to ensure compliance.

The HR Manager will lead two HR Generalists/Recruiters and drive hiring, onboarding, and development efforts. The position emphasizes benefits development, retention programs, and training initiatives across multiple sites,

Qualifications

• BS degree in human resources or a related field.
• PHR or SPHR certification required.
• Experience with FMCSA compliance and Driver Qualification files.
• Experience in trucking/transportation or logistics industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate driver background checks, medical screenings, and DOT physicals.
• Lead two HR generalists/recruiters in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
• Develop and maintain employee benefit programs and retention initiatives.
• Support training and employee development across multiple sites.

Skills

Interviewing

Hiring

Onboarding

Employee relations

Policy implementation

Education

BS degree

PHR or SPHR certification

Job description

Markent Personnel, Inc. is seeking an HR Manager for its trucking and transportation division in the greater Knoxville area. The role oversees 450+ drivers and support staff, coordinating driver background checks, medical screenings, and DOT physicals to ensure compliance.

The HR Manager will lead two HR Generalists/Recruiters and drive hiring, onboarding, and development efforts. The position emphasizes benefits development, retention programs, and training initiatives across multiple sites,