Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ron Sunshine Associates LLC in the greater Knoxville area is seeking an HR Manager for its trucking/transportation division, overseeing 450+ drivers and a staff of terminal managers, dispatchers, routers, and driver supervisors. You will lead two HR Generalists/Recruiters and coordinate HR activities across multiple sites.

You will manage driver background checks, pre-employment medical screenings, and DOT physicals, and you’ll be heavily involved in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new

Qualifications

• BS degree and PHR or SPHR certification.
• Experience with FMCSA Compliance and Driver Qualification files.
• Experience in Truck Driving / Transportation industry or related Logistics field.
• Coordinate background checks and medical screenings for drivers.
• Lead and support HR initiatives across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead two HR Generalists / Recruiters.
• Coordinate driver background checks, pre-employment medical screenings, and DOT physicals.
• Oversee interviewing, hiring and onboarding of drivers.
• Maintain and develop employee benefit programs; focus on retention and training.
• Support relocation and onboarding across Knoxville-area sites.

Skills

Driver checks

Pre-employment screenings

DOT physicals

Interviewing

Hiring

Onboarding

Benefits programs

Retention strategies

Employee development

Training

Education

BS degree

PHR or SPHR certification

Tools

FMCSA Compliance

Driver Qualification files

Job description

Major corporation in the greater Knoxville TN area has immediate opening for an HR Manager in their Trucking / Transportation division employing 450+ truck drivers and support personnel including terminal managers, dispatchers, routers, driver supervisors, etc. The HR Manager will lead two HR Generalists / Recruiters. This is a multi-site role, but travel is not significant.

The HR Manager will ensure Driver Background Checks, Pre-Employment Medical Screenings, and DOT Physicals are coordinated and in compliance. Will be heavily involved in interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding new drivers.

The HR Manager will also maintain employee benefit programs in addition to developing new programs focusing on retention, employee development, and training.

Qualified candidates will have BS degree along with PHR or SPHR certification. Experience with FMCSA Compliance and Driver Qualification files is required. Must have previous experience in Truck Driving / Transportation industry or related Logistics field.

This is an employer of choice with an excellent culture and professional leadership team.

Relocation Assistance IS available.