Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

Your Talent Team; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Your Talent Team in the Knoxville area is seeking an HR Manager for the Trucking / Transportation division, supporting 450+ drivers and related staff. The role leads two HR Generalists/Recruiters and is multi-site, with limited travel.

The HR Manager coordinates driver background checks, pre-employment medical screenings, and DOT physicals, and drives hiring, on-boarding, retention, and training programs within a performance‑oriented culture. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead two HR Generalists / Recruiters.
• Coordinate Driver Background Checks, Pre-Employment Medical Screenings, and DOT Physicals.
• Interview, hire and onboard new drivers.
• Develop and maintain employee benefit programs and retention initiatives.
• Support training and employee development within a multi-site trucking organization.

Skills

Interviewing

Hiring

On-boarding

Retention

Employee 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.