Manager I, Driver Personnel

J.B. Hunt • Lowell, AR

32d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of management experience
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

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

Benefits

• 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
• two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED