HR Manager - Freight Logistics

HR Manager – Freight Logistics

Compensation: $1,600/week

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Purpose

The HR Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership to support a fast-growing freight logistics operation. This role leads a team of recruiters, oversees HR processes for a fleet of 170 drivers, and ensures the workforce receives the support, coaching, and consistency needed to operate efficiently. The HR Manager drives accountability, performance, and professional development while ensuring all employees and drivers receive what they are promised and operate within company standards.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of four in-house recruiters.
• Set performance targets, goals, and expectations for HR and recruiting staff.
• Provide clear job descriptions, development plans, and improvement resources to team members.
• Conduct regular meetings with the HR/recruiting team to review progress, challenges, and priorities.

Driver Oversight & Support

• Oversee HR-related support for 170 company drivers.
• Ensure drivers receive all promised pay, equipment, benefits, and support during onboarding and throughout employment.
• Monitor driver performance, route consistency, and successful arrival to designated locations.
• Provide coaching, corrective guidance, and development plans to help drivers improve safety, performance, and reliability.

HR Operations

• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies to maintain a stable and high-performing driver workforce.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, DOT standards, and HR regulations.
• Respond to driver concerns, performance issues, or policy questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain and update job descriptions, company policies, and performance standards.
• Partner with leadership to implement HR initiatives that improve culture, communication, and workforce efficiency.

Performance & Process Improvement

• Establish KPIs for recruiters and drivers, ensuring goals are measurable, achievable, and aligned with company objectives.
• Identify areas of improvement across HR, recruiting, and driver performance, recommending solutions and training where needed.
• Track and report HR metrics including turnover, hiring timelines, driver performance, and compliance updates.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of HR management, driver management, or logistics/transportation industry experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to provide direction and accountability.
• Experience coaching or managing CDL drivers or logistics personnel strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume transportation environment.
• Knowledge of HR compliance, employment practices, and DOT-related requirements.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to work onsite in a freight/logistics office environment.
• Ability to interact frequently with drivers, recruiters, and management.
• Occasional travel or yard visits as needed.

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