Senior HR Specialist, Talent Acquisition

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com 

Location: USA - Dallas-Fort Worth Int Apt, Grapevine, Esters Blvd 

Division: Air & Sea 
Job Posting Title: Senior HR Specialist, Talent Acquisition 
Time Type: Full Time

Summary
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.

Duties and 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.

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-pac