Senior HR Specialist, Talent Acquisition

DSV • Grapevine, TX

71d • $67,000 - $83,800

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Demonstrated self-efficiency with the ability to operate autonomously and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• Ability to coach and mentor other recruiters and drive consistently in process execution.
• Advanced organizational and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Skilled in analyzing recruitment metrics (time to fill, cost per hire, quality of hire).
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and ATS platforms.
• Ability to travel up to 30% for hiring events, site launches, and stakeholder meetings.

Nice To Haves

• supply chain or logistics industry experience preferred.
• Preferably good command of local language

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• DSV provides a comprehensive package of health benefits including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with flexible and health spending accounts, short and long-term disability coverage, and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
• In addition, our 401(k) plan offers company-matching contributions up to 5% to help you build a secure financial future.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, DSV also offers generous paid time off, paid holidays, and additional floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees