Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

Red Seal Recruiting; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Major corporation in the greater Knoxville TN area is seeking an HR Manager for its Trucking/Transportation division. The role oversees 450+ drivers and support staff, coordinating driver background checks, medical screenings, and DOT physicals, while driving interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes.

The HR Manager will also manage and enhance employee benefit programs and develop retention and training initiatives to support long-term career growth. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead two HR Generalists / Recruiters.
• Coordinate Driver Background Checks, Pre-Employment Medical Screenings, and DOT Physicals.
• Heavily involved in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new drivers.
• Maintain employee benefit programs and develop retention, employee development, and training initiatives.

Skills

Interviewing

Hiring

On-boarding

DOT Compliance

Background checks

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.