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.
