Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

Ashton North LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in the greater Knoxville, TN area is seeking an HR Manager for the Trucking/Transportation division, overseeing 450+ drivers and support staff. The role leads two HR Generalists/Recruiters and coordinates driver-related programs.

You will manage driver background checks, pre-employment medical screenings, and DOT physicals, as well as interviewing, hiring, and onboarding drivers. You’ll also oversee benefits and design programs to improve retention and development across

Qualifications

• BS degree required with professional HR certification preferred.
• PHR or SPHR certification is required or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Lead two HR Generalists/Recruiters across multi-site operations with limited travel.
• Coordinate Driver Background Checks, Pre-Employment Medical Screenings, and DOT Physicals to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes for drivers.
• Maintain and develop employee benefits programs and retention initiatives.
• Develop training and development programs to enhance employee performance.

Skills

Interviewing

Onboarding

Recruitment

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.