Senior HR & Talent Specialist

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics
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Job Posting Title: Senior HR Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Time Type: Full Time
At DSV, The Senior HR Specialist, Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading and executing full-cycle recruitment strategies across assigned business units and regions within DSV. This role serves as both a strategic partner and hands-on recruiter, managing complex and high-volume requisitions while providing guidance and mentorship to other recruiters.
This position requires a high degree of self-efficiency, strategic thinking, and operational execution, particularly in environments involving new site start-ups, project implementations, and large-scale hiring initiatives. The Senior HR Specialist ensures the delivery of high-quality candidates, supports employer branding initiatives, and serves as a trusted point of contact for internal stakeholders.

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.
• 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.

• Strong understanding of full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and selection for both high-volume and professional roles.
• Proven experience managing recruitment projects, new site implementations, or start-up environments.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and customer service skills.
• Skilled in analyzing recruitment metrics (time to fill, cost per hire, quality of hire).
• Educational background / Work experience / Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; 4+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment required; 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.

• Due to the nature and scope of the international business in dealing with customers, colleagues and overseas offices, English is the principal language for this position and in addition, proficiency of the French language is required for local communication
• Preferably good command of local language

Ability to travel up to 30% for hiring events, site launches, and stakeholder meetings.

Normal working hours for this position are Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, however, working beyond these hours will be required by business needs.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. At DSV, performance is in our DNA. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.
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