Senior P&O Business Partner

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Job area:
Partnering

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.

Location:

1300 N Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 200 | Itasca

Division:
Air & Sea
Job Posting

Title:

Senior P&O Business Partner
Time Type:
Full Time

At DSV Air & Sea, the Senior P&O (HR) Business Partner serves as both a strategic and hands-on partner to operations leadership, supporting a fast-paced operational environment. This role manages the full employee life cycle - from onboarding to offboarding - to ensure a seamless and positive employment experience. The Senior P&O Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor and resource to both employees and management, supporting employee relations, engagement, retention, talent and performance management, compliance, and talent acquisition.

The position promotes a high-performance culture and fosters a positive, respectful workplace while providing practical guidance to leaders and a visible, approachable resource for employees.

• Oversees the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring a seamless employment experience at each stage including but not limited to:
  • Talent Management
    :
    Lead talent assessment and development initiatives, identify high-potential employees, and work with managers on succession planning and career paths. Act as a thought partner in organizational design and talent development initiatives, ensuring the right talent is in place for key roles.
  • Performance Management
    :
    Provide support and training to managers on best practices for managing and assessing performance, holding feedback discussions, and addressing performance issues constructively and effectively.
  • Employee Engagement and Retention
    :
    Lead initiatives to foster a positive employee experience, supporting efforts to improve engagement, retention, and overall workplace satisfaction.
  • Employee Relations
    :
    Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations issues, conducting investigations as needed and offering guidance to managers on handling conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and employee concerns in alignment with company policies and best practices.
  • Compliance
    :
    Support in reviewing, interpreting, administering, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures.
  • Recruiting & Onboarding
    :
    Support recruiting and onboarding efforts in partnership with our Talent Acquisition team for hourly operations, professional, and leadership roles.
• Actively participates in cross-functional P&O projects, contributing expertise and insights to enhance project outcomes. Collaborates with P&O team members and key stakeholders to design, implement, and improve P&O initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Leverages P&O tools and resources to coach managers on performance, development, conflict resolution, team dynamics, and more. Stays up to date on new tools, recommending them to strengthen leadership and support a positive,…