Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

Genie Matthews and Associates; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates seeks an HR Manager in the trucking/transportation division to oversee driver and support personnel across multiple sites in the greater Knoxville area. The role focuses on coordinating driver background checks, medical screenings, and DOT Physicals, while driving interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding activities.

The HR Manager will also manage employee benefits and develop retention, development, and training programs.

Qualifications

• BS degree required; PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience with FMCSA Compliance and Driver Qualification files is required.
• Experience in Truck Driving / Transportation industry or related Logistics field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead two HR Generalists / Recruiters.
• Coordinate Driver Background Checks, Pre-Employment Medical Screenings, and DOT Physicals.
• Involve heavily in interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding new drivers.
• Develop and maintain employee benefit programs and training initiatives.

Skills

Interviewing

Hiring

On-boarding

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

• Relocation Assistance IS available.