Talent Acquisition Partner

• 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.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.

Educational background / Work experience / Qualifications

• 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.