Senior P&O Specialist, Employee Relations & Legal Administration

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: Iselin, NJ (While this position is listed in Iselin, NJ, we welcome applicants based in any location with a US DSV office presence.)  

Division: Air & Sea 
Job Posting Title: Senior P&O Specialist, Employee Relations & Legal Administration 
Time Type: Full Time

 

Summary
The Sr. P&O Specialist – Employee Relations & Legal Administration plays a critical role in fostering a respectful, compliant, and supportive workplace. This role supports employee relations matters, legal administrative functions including subpoena organization, trend tracking, and ensures alignment with employment laws and internal policies. The ideal candidate will combine technical HR expertise with strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and drive resolution. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Employee Relations
  • Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers regarding workplace concerns.
  • Assist with thorough, unbiased investigations and recommend appropriate actions.
  • Document and track employee relations cases with accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Support initiatives that promote employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.

 

• Legal Administration
  • Receive, track, and respond to subpoenas, legal notices, and document requests.
  • Liaise with internal legal counsel and external attorneys to ensure compliance.
  • Maintain secure and organized legal documentation and records.
  • Support legal cost tracking and organization.

 

• General P&O Support
  • Contribute to policy development and updates in response to legal changes.
  • Collaborate with P&O colleagues on cross-functional initiatives and projects.

 

• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or commensurate experience.
• 3+ years of experience in HR, with a focus on employee relations and legal administration.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, Title VII, etc.).
• Experience handling subpoenas and legal documentation preferred.
• Experience in HRIS and case management systems.

Skills

• Empathy & Active Listening: Ability to understand employee concerns and respond with compassion and professionalism.
• Discretion & Integrity: Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive matters with care.
• Conflict Resolution: Skilled in mediating disputes and facilitating constructive dialogue.
• Critical Thinking: Applies sound judgment in complex and nuanced situations.
• Communication: Clear, concise, and respectful verbal and written communication.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and builds strong relationships.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in documentation and legal compliance.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.  The employee uses computer and telephone equipment.  Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.   

Work Environment
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