Lead P&O Business Partner

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.

About the role

The Lead P&O Business Partner 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. Additional duties include recruiting strategies for mid to lower-level professional, managerial, administrative, clerical, maintenance, and warehouse positions, as well as retention strategies, legal compliance, payroll, communication, orientation, and training.

Responsibilities

• Partners with business leaders to guide and support business initiatives and align them with the Human Resource strategy.
• Acts as a change agent, working with business leaders to drive transformation, develop transition/change plans, lead communication and engagement activities, and ensure managers handle people matters effectively.
• Establishes robust recruitment processes and procedures to ensure attraction and retention of talent.
• Implements, interprets, and administers employee and labor relations programs, projects, tasks, or initiatives aligning with company goals, including employment, employee relations, labor relations, compensation, performance management, benefits, recognition, training, and workforce communications.
• Facilitates and/or provides training and development (including orientation) to management and the workforce.
• Provides coaching and advice to managers and employees to facilitate problem resolution and day-to-day support.
• Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs.
• Administers existing programs in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Conducts exit interviews and analyzes data to make recommendations for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Provides Employee Relations expertise and shapes the local ER strategy, ensuring legal compliance, training managers on handling employee matters, and supporting leaders in local consultation/negotiation with employee bodies.
• Promotes diversity-related initiatives within the assigned area or country.
• Supports timely and effective communication and administration of deliverables.
• Utilizes internal and external data, generates, and analyzes reports to provide a basis for business cases and meet regulatory requirements.
• Travels as required.
• Works overtime as dictated by business needs, whether mandatory or voluntary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or Social Sciences and a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during warmer and colder months, which can range from mild to moderate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with HRIS systems.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) preferred.
• Recognized HR Professional Certification preferred.
• Local language required; effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Previous experience with payroll processing and timekeeping preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Skills

• Strong partnership and leadership abilities.
• Change management and communication skills.
• Expertise in employee and labor relations.
• Training and development facilitation.
• Problem-solving and coaching skills.
• Data analysis and reporting capabilities.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally: Handling/Fingering, Sitting.
• Frequently: Bending.
• Constantly: Walking and Standing.
• Ability to lift/carry and push/pull 21-50 pounds.
• Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Pay

For this position, the expected base pay range is $85,000 – $88,732 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Benefits

Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.