Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

United Future; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

United Future in the Knoxville area seeks an HR Manager for its Trucking/Transportation division, overseeing 450+ drivers and staff including terminal managers and dispatchers. The role leads two HR Generalists/Recruiters and coordinates driver background checks, pre-employment medical screenings, and DOT physicals.

Qualified candidates will hold a BS degree and PHR or SPHR certification, with FMCSA compliance and driver qualification file experience.

Qualifications

• BS degree required and PHR or SPHR certification.
• Experience with FMCSA Compliance and Driver Qualification files is required.
• Experience in the Truck Driving/Transportation industry or related Logistics field.
• Lead two HR Generalists / Recruiters as part of a multi-site role.
• Willingness to travel is limited; relocation is available.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Driver Background Checks, Pre-Employment Medical Screenings, and DOT Physicals.
• Lead interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding of new drivers.
• Maintain and develop employee benefits programs; implement retention and training initiatives.
• Oversee HR processes across multiple sites with minimal travel.
• Support leadership with compliance and workforce planning.

Skills

Interviewing

Hiring

On-boarding

Employee development

Retention

Training

Driver 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.

Relocation Assistance IS available.