Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking an HR Manager for its trucking/transportation division in the Knoxville area. The role leads two HR Generalists/Recruiters and oversees driver background checks, medical screenings, and DOT physicals.

You will drive interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for drivers, and maintain/expand benefits, retention, and training programs to strengthen workforce development across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• BS degree and PHR or SPHR certification required.
• Experience with FMCSA compliance and Driver Qualification files.
• Background in Truck Driving / Transportation or logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead two HR Generalists / Recruiters and coordinate activities.
• Oversee driver background checks, pre-employment medical screenings, and DOT physicals.
• Lead interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding of new drivers.
• Maintain and develop employee benefits, retention, and training programs.

Skills

Interviewing

Hiring

On-boarding

FMCSA 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. If you are looking for a company that can offer long-term career growth potential,

• Relocation Assistance IS available.