Senior HR Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Role Overview

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned functions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to develop strategic recruiting plans aligned with operational needs and workforce planning goals.
• Support higher-level and specialty recruitment efforts requiring advanced sourcing techniques and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain awareness of key talent acquisition metrics (cost per hire, time to fill, retention rates) within assigned area of responsibility and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert in recruitment best practices, compliance, and market trends.
• Lead project implementation for new site launches, high-volume start-ups, or regional hiring expansions.
• Coordinate and execute hiring events, career fairs, and community outreach in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Coach, train, and mentor junior and entry-level recruiters to build sourcing capabilities, compliance awareness, and stakeholder management skills.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the TA team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with P&O Business Partners, Safety, and Operations leadership to ensure alignment on headcount priorities and labor strategies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for designated business units or stakeholder groups, ensuring high-level communication and partnership.
• Provide consultative guidance to leaders on market trends and recruitment challenges.
• Maintain high levels of customer service and responsiveness, ensuring stakeholders are informed and supported throughout the hiring process.
• Escalate or resolve recruitment obstacles promptly while maintaining professionalism and transparency.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and reporting dashboards.
• Monitor key TA performance indicators (cost per hire, time to fill, submittal-to-hire ratios) and present data-driven insights to management.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as DSV’s internal policies, guidelines, and data privacy standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment required; supply chain or logistics industry experience preferred.
• Proven experience leading high-volume and complex recruiting efforts across multiple sites or functions.
• Experience coaching recruiters, managing vendor relationships, and collaborating with business leaders.
• Business fluent in English.
• Preferably good command of local language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and ATS platforms.

Benefits

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health spending accounts
• short and long-term disability coverage
• wellness resources
• 401(k) plan with company-matching contributions
• generous paid time off
• paid holidays
• additional floating holidays