Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

Talent With Heart; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Major corporation in the greater Knoxville TN area is seeking an HR Manager for its Trucking/Transportation division to oversee HR activities for 450+ drivers and support staff. You will lead two HR Generalists/Recruiters and coordinate driver background checks, pre-employment medical screenings, and DOT physicals.

The role includes interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and maintaining benefits programs while developing retention, training, and employee development initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS degree and PHR or SPHR certification required.
• Experience in Trucking/Transportation industry or related Logistics field.
• FMCSA compliance experience and Driver Qualification files is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead two HR Generalists/Recruiters.
• Coordinate Driver Background Checks, Pre-Employment Medical Screenings, and DOT Physicals.
• Interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new drivers.
• Develop and maintain employee benefit programs and new retention/training initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership

Recruitment coordination

Onboarding

Driver background checks

DOT 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.

Relocation Assistance IS available.