Recruiter/HR Generalist

POSITION OVERVIEW

An established transportation and fleet services organization is seeking an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Generalist to manage daily HR functions supporting its towing, recovery, and transportation operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong HR background within trucking, towing, transportation, logistics, or fleet-based operations. Previous experience supporting DOT-regulated drivers and working with FMCSA compliance requirements is required. Hands-on Paylocity experience for payroll, onboarding, and HR administration is strongly preferred.

This position supports approximately 60 employees across multiple departments, including commercial drivers, recovery operators, mechanics, dispatchers, and administrative personnel. The HR Generalist will work closely with leadership and department managers to oversee HR operations, ensure compliance, and support employee engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources Administration

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• Manage daily HR functions, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits, payroll, and policy administration.
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• Serve as the primary contact for employee questions and HR concerns.
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• Support management with investigations, disciplinary actions, performance management, and terminations.
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• Maintain confidential personnel records and coordinate performance evaluations.
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• Utilize Paylocity for onboarding, employee records, HR documentation, and status changes.
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• Maintain employee handbooks, policies, procedures, and required documentation.
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• Manage unemployment claims and employment verifications.
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DOT & FMCSA Compliance

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• Maintain DOT driver qualification files (DQFs) in accordance with applicable FMCSA regulations.
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• Coordinate required pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing.
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• Administer FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse queries and documentation.
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• Monitor CDL status, medical certificates, MVRs, and required driver credentials.
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• Coordinate driver onboarding, employment verification, and background screening.
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• Track compliance deadlines and assist with DOT audits, inspections, and recordkeeping.
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• Partner with operations and safety personnel on driver training and regulatory compliance.
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Recruiting & Workforce Development

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• Recruit CDL drivers, tow truck operators, recovery operators, mechanics, dispatchers, and administrative personnel.
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• Develop recruiting strategies, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and coordinate onboarding.
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• Complete driver-specific hiring checks and applicable DOT pre-employment requirements.
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• Build relationships with CDL schools, trade schools, and recruiting sources.
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• Partner with managers on staffing, retention, orientation, and training initiatives.
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Payroll, Benefits & Employee Relations

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• Independently process weekly payroll, including hours, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and adjustments.
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• Utilize Paylocity for payroll, onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentation.
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• Coordinate payroll reviews and resolve discrepancies.
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• Administer benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment.
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• Coordinate workers' compensation, employee leave, and return-to-work matters.
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• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
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• Maintain accurate payroll, benefits, personnel, and regulatory records.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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• At least 3 years of HR experience, preferably within transportation, trucking, towing, logistics, construction, or fleet-based operations.
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• Experience supporting DOT-regulated commercial drivers and knowledge of FMCSA requirements.
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• Knowledge of federal and Ohio employment laws.
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• Experience with employee relations, investigations, recruiting, onboarding, payroll, and benefits.
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• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems and electronic personnel records.
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• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
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• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and manage competing priorities.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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• Hands-on Paylocity experience with weekly payroll, onboarding, benefits, and HR documentation.
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• Experience independently processing payroll for 50+ employees.
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• Direct experience managing DOT driver qualification files and FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements.
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• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
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• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
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• Familiarity with DOT drug and alcohol testing, workers' compensation, and occupational safety.
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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

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• A hands-on, approachable HR professional comfortable in a fast-paced, 24/7 transportation environment.
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• Someone organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
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• A proactive problem-solver who understands the unique HR and compliance challenges of a DOT-regulated workforce.
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• Someone comfortable leveraging Paylocity and technology to improve HR processes and efficiency.
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