Senior P&O Business Partner

DSV • Franklin Park, IL

13d • $86,688 - $108,360 • Onsite

About The Position

At DSV Air & Sea, the Senior P&O (HR) Business Partner serves as both a strategic and hands-on partner to operations leadership, supporting a fast-paced operational environment. This role manages the full employee life cycle - from onboarding to offboarding - to ensure a seamless and positive employment experience. The Senior P&O Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor and resource to both employees and management, supporting employee relations, engagement, retention, talent and performance management, compliance, and talent acquisition. The position promotes a high-performance culture and fosters a positive, respectful workplace while providing practical guidance to leaders and a visible, approachable resource for employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of demonstrated HR Partner experience required; 7+ years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices required.
• Proven experience handling complex employee relations issues and concerns, including investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective action.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multi-state operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and HRIS systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, ADP, or similar).
• Solid working knowledge of Human Resources principles, with strong skills in management, problem-solving, conflict resolution, consulting, decision-making, financial analysis, data analysis, and influence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills with the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, demonstrating enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize work activities.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with compassion and dignity.
• Must be able to deal with ambiguity, cope with change, and flexible with shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Logistics, Freight Forwarding, or Supply Chain industries preferred.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring a seamless employment experience at each stage including but not limited to: Talent Management, Performance Management, Employee Engagement and Retention, Employee Relations, Compliance, Recruiting & Onboarding.
• Actively participates in cross-functional P&O projects, contributing expertise and insights to enhance project outcomes.
• Collaborates with P&O team members and key stakeholders to design, implement, and improve P&O initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Leverages P&O tools and resources to coach managers on performance, development, conflict resolution, team dynamics, and more.
• Supports the design, implementation, interpretation, and administration of employee programs, projects, tasks, and initiatives that align with company goals and objectives.
• Ensures accurate and timely entry, maintenance, and auditing of employee data in the HRIS system (SAP SuccessFactors), including new hires, promotions, terminations, transfers, and other job changes.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior