Senior Manager, Human Resources

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers’ supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders and society.  

Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries work diligently to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. 

As a global leader, our commitment to sustainable business practices is a central element of our overall business strategy. 

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Location: Hybrid role (not full remote) with approximately 30% travel. Priority for candidates based out of one of the following DSV locations: Madison, MS; Newton, MS; Lake City, GA; Cherry Valley, IL; Goodyear, AZ; Burbank, WA; Reno, NV; Denver, CO & Gilbert, AZ

 

Division: Solutions 
Job Posting Title: Senior Manager, People & Organization 
Time Type: Full Time

 

 

Summary 

 

The Senior Manager HR is responsible for providing HR leadership and guidance by working in partnership with business leaders at sites / branches or within functions.   This position, under guidance from senior HR leaders, is responsible for the successful implementation of strategic HR initiatives in Talent Management, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Change Management and Compensation and Benefits.  Responsible for the execution of recruiting strategies for mid to lower level Professional and Managerial positions as well as Administrative/Clerical and Maintenance/Warehouse positions as required. Additional Human Resource duties such as retention strategies, legal compliance, payroll, communication, orientation and training as well as some administrative functions.  In some locations, additional duties outside of the Human Resource role may be required.

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Partners with business leaders to help guide and support business initiatives and align them against the Human Resource strategy. 
• Acts as a change agent, working in partnership with business leaders to drive the transformation agenda- developing transition / change plans, leading communication, and engagement activities, ensuring managers are equipped to handle all people matters.
• Responsible for the establishment of robust recruitment processes and procedures to ensure the attraction and retention of talent.
• Implements, interprets, and administers employee and labor relations programs, projects, tasks, or initiatives that align with company goals and objectives.  Responsibilities include employment, employee relations, labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, benefits, recognition, training and planning of staffing requirements and workforce communications.  Must be visible and accessible. 
• Facilitates and/or provides training and development (including orientation) to management and the workforce.
• Provides coaching and consultation to managers and employees to facilitate problem resolution.
• Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs.
• Drives exit interview process and analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Provides consultation to management and responds to all employee matters to gain resolution.
• Promotes diversity related initiatives within assigned area or country.
• Supports timely and effective communication and administration of deliverables.
• Utilizes internal and external data, generates and analyzes reports as required to provide basis for business cases and meet regulatory requirements as necessary.

Educational background / Work experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred 
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience in the transportation and logistics industry 
• 5+ years of experience in a senior leadership role 

• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Professional HR certification such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP 
• Experience with HRI