Sr. Talent

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DHL is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our culture is about personal commitment – to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives. 

Start YOUR career with DHL today… 

Do you have an eye for talent? Do you know how to leverage your networks and build Talent Acquisition strategies to bring top talent to an organization? Then you might be ready for the Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner role for DHL Express USA. The role is responsible for supporting the organization to develop best-in-class talent identification strategies that will enable DHL Express to attract and recruit top talent to join our team of Certified International Specialist (CIS). You will bring talent to DHL for a wide range of functions that help to deliver the DHL Customer Promise.  This role will be assigned to specific client groups.  The professional that can be successful in this role is dynamic and experienced with proposing recruiting strategies to keep bringing the best talent to DHL.  You will use your specialty skills and capabilities to develop strategic partnerships internally and externally ensuring we stay abreast with the current recruiting trends.   “Excellence. Simply Delivered” isn’t just a saying at DHL, it’s how we do business. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in technology-driven recruitment strategies, a proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment processes, and a passion for identifying and securing exceptional talent to support our growth and success of the organization.

You will discover the excitement of being a key member of the US HR team in one of the largest countries in the region.  Here, you will collaborate with HR Business Partners, Senior Business Leaders of the organization, and other Talent Acquisition professionals to build the future of DHL Express USA. In this exciting and high-impact role, you will serve as a strategic talent advisor for hiring managers and drive the end-to-end recruiting process for internal and external candidates.

How will you contribute to the success of DHL? 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies aligned with the company’s goals and culture.
• Serve as a key advisor to hiring managers and HR teams about recruiting by recommending how to fill talent gaps and increase diversity representation, providing industry trends, compensation practices, and market activity insights, and sharing strategies and best practices related to the Talent Acquisition process.
• Leverage data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of recruiting strategies and make informed decisions.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, define job requirements, and deliver qualified candidates in a timely manner.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers for interviews; collecting feedback regarding quality of candidates and final hiring decisions; facilitating the offer process and offer negotiations; and communicating candidate decision to hiring managers, HR Partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Performs comprehensive targeted research strategy for qualified candidates via internal DHL databases, job boards, schools, professional associations, business contacts with other companies, and discussions with other research personnel 
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future roles.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance employer branding initiatives.
• Maximize the use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies to streamline hiring processes.
• Stay abreast of emerging recruitment technologies and trends to continuously improve recruitment operations.
• Champion DEI initiatives in the hiring process to ensure a fair and equitable approach to talent acquisition.
• Serves as the recruiting liaison for DHL-sponsored committees and initiatives such as the Diversity Council and college recruitment programs. 
• Develop strategies to reach underrepresented groups and promote an inclusive workplace culture.
• Design and execute early talent acquisition programs, including internships, apprenticeships, and campus recruitment initiatives.
• Foster relationships with educational institutions and career services teams.
• Create sourcing strategies that foster inclusivity and ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Track and report key recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate quality.
• Provide regular updates and insights to stakeholders on recruitment progress and challenges.
• Oversees all pre-employment requirements (e.g., background investigations including reference checks, drug testing, physical exams) to ensure compliance and proper applicant tracking flow and records maintenance
• Collaborates with other HR functions on recruiting issues (e.g., new hire requirements, compensation, etc)
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams.
• Effectively managed recruiting projects and successfully delivered on hiring expectations.
• AdHoc duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications: 

• BS/BA in related discipline and 8-11 years in related field OR MS/MA and generally a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in related field 
• Credibility with clients and ability to lead, influence and drive behavior change without formal authority across a broad range of levels 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required to influence, inform and guide others 
• Strong project management and analytical skills to translate data to insight and intelligence and action required 
• Mastery of existing and emerging technologies, processes, and practices 
• Previous experience recruiting for Management level positions 
• Previous experience recruiting for operations positions and Union environments 
• Previous experience recruiting for high turnover, high volume, full and part-time employees 
• Knowledge of compliance and legal requirements 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word,) databases and software programs 

Employee Benefits & Incentives 

DHL Express benefits and incentive offerings are designed to reflect a substantial experience for both employees and their dependents during their career and life journey. The specifics will vary, but wherever you join and in whatever role, you'll find our benefits and rewards are among the best in the industry. They include: 

• Competitive Pay 
• Bonus/Incentive Programs 
• Retirement Savings – 401K with company match 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, well-being programs 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Generous Paid Time Off – Starting at 4 Weeks (PT/FT) 
• Paid Leave 
• Employee Discount Program 
• Employee Assistance & Work Life Program 
• Outstanding training opportunities 

Join DHL today and be a part of our commitment to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer a range of programs, services, and benefits that enhance our employees' personal lives. Start your career with DHL and make a meaningful impact on our business and global communities. 

DHL is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. The job application process includes this application and possibly one or more interviews. If you believe that you might need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io, and include your contact information and the requested accommodation. Only messages related to requests for these types of reasonable accommodations will be returned. 

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