Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in the greater Knoxville area seeks an HR Manager for its Trucking / Transportation division employing 450+ drivers and support staff. You will lead two HR Generalists/Recruiters and coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and driver-related programs.

Responsibilities include managing driver background checks, pre-employment medical screenings, DOT physicals, FMCSA compliance, and driver qualifications, while developing retention and training programs.

Qualifications

• BS degree with professional HR certification required.
• Experience with FMCSA compliance and driver qualification files.
• Background in trucking/transportation or logistics preferred.
• Experience interviewing, hiring, and onboarding drivers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate driver background checks, pre-employment medical screenings, and DOT physicals.
• Lead interview, hiring, and onboarding processes for drivers and staff.
• Develop and maintain employee benefits, retention, and training programs.
• Oversee two HR Generalists/Recruiters across multiple sites.

Skills

HR management

People leadership

Interviewing & onboarding

Driver recruitment

Compliance

Education

BS degree

PHR certification

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.