Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

Franklin Professionals; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Major corporation in the greater Knoxville TN area is hiring an HR Manager for its Trucking/Transportation division. You will lead two HR Generalists/Recruiters and oversee driver background checks, medical screenings, and DOT physicals to ensure compliance.

You will drive interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and the development of benefits and retention programs. This is a multi-site role with limited travel, relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• BS degree required; PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience with FMCSA compliance and Driver Qualification files is required.
• Previous HR management experience in Trucking/Transportation or logistics.
• Experience interviewing, hiring, and onboarding drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead two HR Generalists/Recruiters and coordinate drivers' recruitment.
• Oversee driver background checks, medical screenings, and DOT physicals for compliance.
• Develop and manage employee benefits, retention, training, and development programs.
• Interview, hire, and onboard drivers; support multi-site operations with limited travel.

Skills

Driver background checks

Pre-employment screenings

DOT physicals

FMCSA compliance

Driver qualification

Recruiting

HR management

Employee development

Education

BS degree

PHR or SPHR

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. If you are looking for a company that can offer long-term career growth potential, please submit your resume.

Relocation Assistance IS available.