Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

Essenti Talent; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Essenti Talent in the Knoxville area seeks an HR Manager for a trucking/transport division. You will oversee two HR Generalists/Recruiters and coordinate driver background checks, medical screenings, and DOT physicals. The role includes interviewing, hiring, and onboarding drivers.

You will also develop retention, training, and employee programs while ensuring FMCSA compliance and driver qualification file management. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• BS degree required.
• PHR or SPHR credential preferred.
• Experience in Trucking/Transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate driver background checks, medical screenings, and DOT physicals.
• Lead two HR Generalists/Recruiters and support hiring processes.
• Conduct interviews, hiring, and onboarding for drivers.
• Develop and maintain retention, training, and development programs.
• Ensure FMCSA compliance and driver qualification files.

Skills

HR Management

Recruiting

Onboarding

Training & Development

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.