Alicia Henry

Transportation and Logistics professional specializing in driver recruiting, onboarding, and retention with a strong foundation in Human Resources and Business Development. Proven success in building talent pipelines, partnering with driver training programs, and improving driver engagement and retention through strategic training and communication initiatives. Skilled in DOT compliance, recruiting operations, and leveraging digital marketing to attract and retain qualified drivers.

Remote HR Director / Business Development - Legacy Logistics and Transportation - Birmingham, AL

(2021-11)

Lead all driver recruiting and onboarding initiatives across multiple states; hired and onboarded 300+ drivers.

• Established and maintained relationships with CDL schools, workforce agencies, and state transportation programs to strengthen driver pipelines.
• Designed an end-to-end driver recruitment process—including applicant screening, background checks, and safety training—that improved hiring efficiency.
• Implemented a driver referral and incentive program that boosted referrals by 40%.
• Created onboarding and retention workflows that increased driver retention by 50% within 12 months.
• Partnered with the Alabama Career Center and State of Alabama to launch workforce training initiatives focused on entry-level trucking careers.
• Regularly represented the company at trucking expos, job fairs, and industry networking events.
• Collaborated with operations and dispatch to align recruiting needs with route expansion and client demand.
• Managed compliance with DOT, FMCSA, EEO, and safety training requirements for all drivers.
• Scaled hiring capacity to meet fleet expansion needs while maintaining compliance and culture fit.
• Doubled digital applicant traffic through targeted social recruiting campaigns.
• Built lasting industry partnerships to sustain ongoing driver supply.

Human Resources Generalist - Gulf Distributing Company of Birmingham - Birmingham, AL

(2018-09 - 2021-11)

• Supported driver and warehouse staffing needs through high-volume recruiting and onboarding.
• Partnered with managers to define job requirements and improve new-hire retention.
• Led safety compliance efforts and ensured DOT physicals and driver files were current.
• Managed internal investigations, unemployment claims, and EEO reports.

Human Resources Coordinator - PACE Runners - Birmingham, AL

(2016-11 - 2018-09)

• Coordinated driver and delivery personnel recruiting, background checks, and drug screening processes.
• Oversaw FMCSA and DOT compliance documentation for new-hire and existing drivers.
• Implemented a digital onboarding system that reduced paperwork by 95%.
• Designed and launched a 7/30/90-day driver engagement policy, reducing turnover by 11%.
• Reduced paper onboarding by 95% through implementation of an HRM system.
• Decreased turnover by 11% via structured 7/30/90-day employee review policy.

Human Resources Generalist - Birmingham Health Care - Birmingham, AL

(2015-02 - 2016-11)

• Managed full-cycle recruiting and HR administration for clinical, administrative, and support staff.
• Conducted new-hire orientations and benefits enrollment.
• Maintained compliance records and performed I-9 and E-Verify audits.

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management - Strayer University (2009)