Manager I, Driver Personnel

Job Title:

Manager I, Driver Personnel

Department:

Human Resources

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Arkansas

City:

Lowell

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under general direction, the position is responsible for overseeing a team of individual contributor employees responsible for ensuring that driver applicants meet J.B. Hunt's driver hiring standards and DOT regulations.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee team's performance to ensure timely and accurate completion of application through on-boarding process, consistent with department goals and compliance requirements

• Monitor call center stats to ensure quality and compliance with all company policies and expectations, and that proper phone etiquette is being used

• Perform personnel functions such as interviewing, hiring, performance reviews, time/attendance and any disciplinary actions

• Complete various daily and weekly reports to track employee and team productivity

• Communicate with internal personnel and external partners to facilitate driver hiring by coordinating the hiring and on-boarding process

• Coach and counsel staff to develop/improve employee performance standards and offering guidance and recommendations on solutions

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years combination of education, experience and training

• OR completion of the J.B. Hunt Manager in Training Program

• OR related management or supervisory experience

• Preferred Qualifications: 1-2 years of management experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

• Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to make time-sensitive decisions

• Ability to motivate others

• Ability to exercise discretion

• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment

• Proficient deductive reasoning skills

• Ability to communicate effectively across levels within the organization

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

Associates: Business Administration/Management, Associates: Business Communications, Associates: Human Resources Management, Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Business Communications, Bachelors: Human Resources Management, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Driver Recruiting, Human Resources, Management-Entry Level, Recruiting

Job Opening ID:

00633755 Manager I, Driver Personnel (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.