Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

MDS Staffing; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

MDS Staffing in Knoxville, TN, seeks an HR Manager for our trucking/transportation division, overseeing 450+ drivers and support personnel across multiple sites. This leadership role will drive HR strategy and compliance in a high-demand logistics environment.

You will lead two HR Generalists/Recruiters, coordinate driver background checks, pre-employment medical screenings and DOT physicals, and develop benefits, retention, and training programs.

Qualifications

• BS degree required.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience with FMCSA Compliance and Driver Qualification files required.
• Truck driving/transportation industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate driver background checks, pre-employment medical screenings, and DOT physicals.
• Lead two HR Generalists/Recruiters.
• Develop and maintain employee benefit programs, retention, development, and training.

Skills

Interviewing

Hiring

On-boarding

Employee development

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.