Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

Connectly Recruiting; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is seeking an HR Manager for a major trucking/transportation division in the greater Knoxville area. The role leads two HR Generalists and supports 450+ drivers and staff, with limited travel and multi-site operations.

The candidate will coordinate driver background checks, medical screenings, and DOT physicals, and drive interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new drivers while enhancing benefits and retention programs.

Qualifications

• BS degree required; PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience with FMCSA compliance and driver qualification files required.

Responsibilities

• Lead two HR Generalists / Recruiters and oversee driver hiring and onboarding.
• Coordinate driver background checks, medical screenings, and DOT physicals.
• Develop and maintain employee benefit programs and retention initiatives.
• Partner with operations in a multi-site trucking environment.
• Support relocation for qualified candidates.

Skills

Driver background checks

Pre-employment medical screenings

DOT physicals

FMCSA compliance

Driver qualification files

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.