Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

KLA Industries, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking an HR Manager for the Trucking/Transportation division to lead two HR Generalists and support 450+ drivers and staff.

The role emphasizes driver checks, medical screenings, DOT physicals, and hands-on interviewing and onboarding for drivers. The HR Manager will also design and maintain employee benefits programs, focus on retention and development, and ensure regulatory compliance within a multi-site operation.

Qualifications

• BS degree required and PHR or SPHR certification.
• Experience with FMCSA compliance and driver qualification files.
• Prior trucking/transportation industry or logistics experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate driver background checks, medical screenings, and DOT physicals.
• Lead interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of drivers.
• Develop and manage employee benefit programs and retention initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with FMCSA and driver qualification records.

Skills

HR leadership

Recruitment

FMCSA compliance

Driver qualifications

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.