Human Resources Manager (Trucking)

Aspire Talent Solutions; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions seeks an HR Manager for a major trucking/transportation operation in the greater Knoxville area. The role will oversee two HR Generalists/Recruiters and coordinate driver background checks, medical screenings, and DOT physicals to ensure compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a BS degree and PHR/SPHR certification, with proven FMCSA experience and a background in trucking/transportation or logistics. Relocation assistance is available and travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• BS degree required and PHR or SPHR certification.
• Experience with FMCSA Compliance and Driver Qualification files is required.
• Experience in Truck Driving / Transportation industry or related Logistics field.
• Leads two HR Generalists / Recruiters; multi-site role with minimal travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Driver Background Checks, Pre-Employment Medical Screenings, and DOT Physicals.
• Lead interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new drivers.
• Maintain and develop employee benefits programs and retention initiatives.
• Support a multi-site trucking/transportation team with professional leadership.

Skills

Interviewing

Onboarding

Retention strategies

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.