Talent Acquisition Specialist

SUMMARY

At DSV, the P&O Specialist, Talent Acquisition, is responsible for supporting full cycle recruitment for blue and white collar high-volume positions across the organization. This role partners Senior Talent Acquisition Specialists, P&O Business Partners, and operational leaders to deliver effective, compliant, and timely recruitment solutions. The P&O Specialist, Talent Acqusition will manage candidate sourcing, screening, and interview coordination, ensuring a professional and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers for assigned requisitions.
• Assist in requisition creation and posting within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and recruitment strategies aligned to business needs.
• Proactively source candidates using various tools, job boards, social media, and networking channels to build qualified talent pipelines.
• Coordinate interview scheduling with hiring managers and stakeholders to ensure a seamless process for all parties involved.
• Maintain organized and accurate candidate records in the ATS and support reporting efforts.
• Support Senior Talent Acquisition Specialists in executing high-volume and specialty hiring initiatives across multiple sites.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with P&O (HR) Partners, Operations, and business leaders to align recruiting priorities with operational needs.
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement effective sourcing and attraction strategies for hard to fill roles.
• Provide Talent Acquisition related support to P&O teams and assist in resolving recruiting process challenges.
• Participate in meetings, intake discussions, and debriefs with hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through professional communication, transparency, and timely updates.
• Represent DSV at job fairs, community events, and hiring initiatives, promoting the company's values and employment brand.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, ensuring recruiting compliance.
• Uphold DSV's global recruitment standards and data privacy policies.
• Support initiatives to reduce time to fill and improve recruitment metrics through process improvements and proactive sourcing.
• Participate in ongoing learning and development to strengthen recruitment and HR knowledge.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND / WORK EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 1+ years of experience in HR, recruiting, or related administrative role preferred (internship experience applicable).
• Experience in high-volume recruiting or the supply chain/logistics industry a plus.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Professional demeanor and high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and functions.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws related to recruitment.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• Business fluent in English; preferably good command of local language.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and others).
• Experience working with sourcing tools and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, and use hands to operate standard office equipment. The position requires extended periods of computer use, including reviewing resumes, managing applicant tracking systems, preparing reports, and communicating electronically. The employee is frequently required to participate in phone, video, and virtual meetings for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment and routinely uses computers, phones, headsets, video conferencing platforms, and other standard office equipment. The role requires prolonged periods of computer work, virtual collaboration, candidate interviews, and telephone communication. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate. Minimal travel may be required to support hiring events, career fairs, site launches, workforce ramp-ups, business meetings, and other Talent Acquisition initiatives. The position may occasionally require work outside of normal business hours to support recruiting activities and business needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.