Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

Top Dog Recruiting; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting client in the Knoxville, TN area seeks an HR Manager for its Trucking/Transportation division, overseeing 450+ drivers and staff. You will lead two HR Generalists, coordinate background checks, medical screenings, and DOT physicals, and drive interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new drivers.

The role also covers benefits management and the creation of retention, development, and training programs within a multi-site organization with minimal travel.

Qualifications

• BS degree required and PHR or SPHR certification.
• Experience with FMCSA compliance.
• Experience in Trucking/Transportation or logistics.
• Travel not significant; multi-site role with limited travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate driver background checks, pre-employment medical screenings, and DOT physicals.
• Lead interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new drivers.
• Maintain and improve employee benefit programs.
• Develop retention, development, and training programs.

Skills

FMCSA compliance

Driver qualifications

Interviewing

Onboarding

Recruitment

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.