
Senior HR Specialist, Talent Acquisition
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full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Dallas • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $67,000 - $83,800 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Business fluent in English.
- Preferably good command of local language.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and ATS platforms.
Benefits
- medical
- prescription
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health spending accounts
- short and long-term disability coverage
- wellness resources
- 401(k) plan with company-matching contributions
- generous paid time off
- paid holidays
- additional floating holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
recruitmentsourcingscreeninginterviewingoffer managementtalent acquisition metricscompliancedata-driven insightscoachingstakeholder management
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationcustomer servicementoringstrategic planningproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementleadershipadaptabilityprofessionalism
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Human ResourcesBachelor's degree in Business Administration