Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

Management Performance Associates; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Management Performance Associates seeks an HR Manager for a major corporation in the greater Knoxville area, overseeing trucking/transportation operations with 450+ drivers and support staff. The role leads two HR Generalists/Recruiters and coordinates driver background checks, pre-employment screenings, and DOT physicals to ensure compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS degree and PHR or SPHR certification, with FMCSA compliance and Driver Qualification experience in the transportation

Qualifications

• BS degree required and PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience with FMCSA compliance and Driver Qualification files is required.
• Experience in Truck Driving / Transportation or related logistics field.
• Strong interviewing, hiring and on-boarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead two HR Generalists / Recruiters across multiple sites.
• Coordinate Driver Background Checks, pre-employment medical screenings and DOT physicals.
• Develop and maintain employee benefit programs and retention initiatives.
• Handle interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new drivers.

Skills

Interviewing

Hiring

Onboarding

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS degree

PHR or SPHR certification

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.