Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

Markent Personnel, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel, Inc. is seeking an HR Manager for its trucking and transportation division in the greater Knoxville area. The role oversees 450+ drivers and support staff, coordinating driver background checks, medical screenings, and DOT physicals to ensure compliance.

The HR Manager will lead two HR Generalists/Recruiters and drive hiring, onboarding, and development efforts. The position emphasizes benefits development, retention programs, and training initiatives across multiple sites,

Qualifications

• BS degree in human resources or a related field.
• PHR or SPHR certification required.
• Experience with FMCSA compliance and Driver Qualification files.
• Experience in trucking/transportation or logistics industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate driver background checks, medical screenings, and DOT physicals.
• Lead two HR generalists/recruiters in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
• Develop and maintain employee benefit programs and retention initiatives.
• Support training and employee development across multiple sites.

Skills

Interviewing

Hiring

Onboarding

Employee relations

Policy implementation

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.