[Hiring] Director, Human Resources @DSV

Role Description

We are looking for a strategic, people-first P&O Director to join our leadership team and help drive the next phase of growth across our contract logistics operations. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact in a fast-moving, customer-driven environment where operational excellence, innovation, and people leadership are critical to success.

As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will lead the people strategy for a dynamic multi-site logistics organization supporting warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, and supply chain operations. You will play a key role in transforming organizational capability, strengthening leadership effectiveness, and building a high-performing culture that supports both business growth and employee engagement.

If you thrive in complex operational environments, enjoy partnering closely with business leaders, and are passionate about developing talent and driving organizational transformation, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Business Partnership
  • Serve as the lead People & Organization partner to regional and operational leadership teams.
  • Align workforce strategy with operational goals across contract logistics, warehousing, and distribution operations.
  • Provide strategic guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, succession planning, and change management.
  • Partner with leaders to improve organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, retention, and performance.
  • Support business growth, customer expansion, and operational transformation initiatives.
• Lead Organizational Transformation
  • Drive the implementation of global and regional P&O programs, systems, and processes across multiple sites.
  • Lead organizational change initiatives related to growth, restructuring, process optimization, and operational scalability.
  • Foster a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Ensure local practices align with corporate standards while maintaining compliance with employment laws and labor regulations.
  • Provide leadership on employee relations, labor relations risk mitigation, and workforce strategy.
• Develop Talent & Culture
  • Build strong leadership capability across operations and support functions.
  • Lead talent management, succession planning, performance management, and employee development initiatives.
  • Coach and develop P&O team members while strengthening overall HR capability within the region.
  • Champion engagement, inclusion, communication, and culture-building initiatives across a diverse workforce.
  • Act as a visible and trusted leader throughout the organization.
• Drive Data-Based Decision Making
  • Utilize workforce analytics and operational insights to influence business decisions and improve organizational performance.
  • Monitor and improve key people metrics including turnover, engagement, productivity, absenteeism, and leadership readiness.
  • Translate workforce trends into actionable business recommendations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience at a Director level of HR / P&O within fast-paced 3PL operational environment.
• Strong experience supporting multi-site operations, preferably within contract logistics, warehousing, transportation, manufacturing, or supply chain environments.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation and change initiatives.
• Expertise in customer relations, employee relations, labor relations, workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.
• Experience partnering directly with senior operational leaders both internally and externally.
• Strong understanding of compliance and employment practices in complex operational environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree or advanced HR certification preferred.
• Experience supporting high-volume hourly workforces.
• M&A integration or rapid-growth experience is a plus.
• Experience working within matrixed or global organizations preferred.

What Makes You Successful

• Strategic mindset with strong operational and commercial awareness.
• Ability to influence and build credibility at all levels of the organization.
• Collaborative leadership style with strong relationship-building skills.
• Results-oriented and comfortable operating in fast-changing environments.
• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Passion for people development, culture, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Be part of a growing contract logistics organization with strong operational momentum.
• Influence business strategy and organizational transformation at a regional level.
• Partner with experienced operational leaders in a highly visible role.
• Lead meaningful culture, engagement, and leadership initiatives.
• Opportunity to shape the employee experience across a dynamic logistics network.
• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, and career growth potential.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position primarily involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and working at a computer. The role requires travel to various company locations, including warehouses and distribution facilities, which may involve extended periods of walking and standing. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and through virtual communication platforms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

This is a virtual position requiring travel to company locations and operational facilities as business needs dictate. The employee will primarily work in a remote office environment, with regular visits to warehouses, distribution centers, and other operational locations. During site visits, the employee may be exposed to varying temperatures, elevated noise levels, moving equipment, and other conditions typical of active logistics operations. The position requires flexibility to accommodate travel, operational schedules, and occasional work outside standard business hours. Employees must adhere to all applicable safety policies and procedures while visiting company facilities.