Director, People & Organization Business Partner

DSV•Lancaster, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

DSV is seeking a strategic, people-first Director of People & Organization (P&O) to join their leadership team and drive growth across their contract logistics operations. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment where operational excellence, innovation, and people leadership are key. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Director will lead the people strategy for a multi-site logistics organization involved in warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, and supply chain operations. The position is crucial for transforming organizational capability, enhancing leadership effectiveness, and cultivating a high-performing culture that supports business growth and employee engagement. The ideal candidate thrives in complex operational settings, enjoys close collaboration with business leaders, and is passionate about talent development and organizational transformation.

Requirements

Minimum five years’ experience at a Director level of HR / P&O within fast-paced 3PL operational environment.
Strong experience supporting multi-site operations, preferably within contract logistics, warehousing, transportation, manufacturing, or supply chain environments.
Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation and change initiatives.
Expertise in customer relations, employee relations, labor relations, workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.
Experience partnering directly with senior operational leaders both internally and externally.
Strong understanding of compliance and employment practices in complex operational environments.

Nice To Haves

College degree or advanced HR certification preferred.
Experience supporting high-volume hourly workforces.
M&A integration or rapid-growth experience is a plus.
Experience working within matrixed or global organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead People & Organization partner to regional and operational leadership teams.
Align workforce strategy with operational goals across contract logistics, warehousing, and distribution operations.
Provide strategic guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, succession planning, and change management.
Partner with leaders to improve organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, retention, and performance.
Support business growth, customer expansion, and operational transformation initiatives.
Drive the implementation of global and regional P&O programs, systems, and processes across multiple sites.
Lead organizational change initiatives related to growth, restructuring, process optimization, and operational scalability.
Foster a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Ensure local practices align with corporate standards while maintaining compliance with employment laws and labor regulations.
Provide leadership on employee relations, labor relations risk mitigation, and workforce strategy.
Build strong leadership capability across operations and support functions.
Lead talent management, succession planning, performance management, and employee development initiatives.
Coach and develop P&O team members while strengthening overall HR capability within the region.
Champion engagement, inclusion, communication, and culture-building initiatives across a diverse workforce.
Act as a visible and trusted leader throughout the organization.
Utilize workforce analytics and operational insights to influence business decisions and improve organizational performance.
Monitor and improve key people metrics including turnover, engagement, productivity, absenteeism, and leadership readiness.
Translate workforce trends into actionable business recommendations.