

Diverse employees at SIRVA have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at SIRVA have rated CEO Rating, Manager, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
SIRVA employees are -22% more likely to recommend SIRVA as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 28% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at SIRVA is rated below average by 65 employees, across various culture dimensions. SIRVA employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting SIRVA’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at SIRVA was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SIRVA is rated C
Last updated months ago
SIRVA ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 62 SIRVA employee reviews, 77% were positive. The remaining 23% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping SIRVA improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 77% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 23% |
What makes you most happy at work?Work life balance and general environment.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?No politics (i.e. at least not a lot), people are genuenly willing to help and find solutions.
What do you like best about the leadership team?We have new leadership team and refresh was needed.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Compared to other company, pay is low.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Know what we make per client
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Take feedback seriously, let employees have their voice without fear of retaliation
SIRVA provides mobility services to corporate customers, individual consumers, and military and government agencies worldwide.
We earn our customers’ trust by caring for their relocation and moving experience wherever business or personal opportunities take them – delivering uniquely flexible solutions, global reach and personalized local support, and peace of mind through major life transitions.
| Headquarter | 700 Oakmont Ln Westmont, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sirva.com.au |
| Founding Date | 1998 |
| Tel | (800) 223-612_ |
| Company Status | Private |
SIRVA competitors include Aires, Altair Global, and Cartus. SIRVA ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how SIRVA compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

65 employees at SIRVA have reviewed SIRVA across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 65 SIRVA employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at SIRVA are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at SIRVA, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at SIRVA are generally satisfied with their team. 65 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at SIRVA are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at SIRVA believe the environment at SIRVA is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SIRVA is comfortably fast. About 51% of the employees at SIRVA work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at SIRVA are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining SIRVA is that the company was prepared on their first day. SIRVA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At SIRVA 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of SIRVA's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 SIRVA employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Tom’s approval rate is just above average, putting Tom in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Tom Oberdorf is well regarded by employees for the Professional Development SIRVA offers, and ranks among the Top 30% of CEOs by employees in that category. Tom is most liked by Male employees and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees in the Customer Support department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to SIRVA’s competitors, Tom Oberdorf ranks just above Cartus’s CEO Kevin Kelleher. With Tom’s leadership, SIRVA employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and Environment. Tom was rated slightly below average for Perks And Benefits.
The SIRVA Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Tom Oberdorf, Senior VP, Financial Planning & Analysis Scott Roberts, and Regional Vice President at Sirva, GMS James Allen
Tom Oberdorf CEO / President
Tom Oberdorf serves as the CEO / President of SIRVA.
Scott Roberts Senior VP, Financial Planning & Analysis
Scott Roberts serves as the Senior VP, Financial Planning & Analysis of SIRVA Relocation. Scott started at SIRVA... read more
James Allen Regional Vice President at Sirva, GMS
James Allen serves as the Regional Vice President at Sirva, GMS of SIRVA.
Shannon Dowd Director, Global Account Management
Shannon Dowd serves as the Director, Global Account Management of SIRVA.
Jon Gilbertson Senior Vice President, Moving Services - Operational Excellence
Jon Gilbertson serves as the Senior Vice President, Moving Services - Operational Excellence of SIRVA.
Daniel Hennessy Independent Director
Daniel Hennessy serves as the Independent Director of SIRVA.
Waqas Akkawi CISO - Chief Information Security Officer
Waqas Akkawi serves as the CISO - Chief Information Security Officer of SIRVA.
Elaine Baker Senior Vice President Strategic Account Program
Elaine Baker serves as the Senior Vice President Strategic Account Program of SIRVA.
Anne Bodin SVP, NA Operations
Anne Bodin serves as the SVP, NA Operations of SIRVA.
How much do people at SIRVA get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SIRVA is $97,622, or $46 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $101,824, or $48 per hour.
At SIRVA, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $189,052 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,196 annually. Average SIRVA salaries by department include: Operations at $78,753, IT at $102,156, Sales at $212,593, and Legal at $135,068. Half of SIRVA salaries are above $101,824.
31 employees at SIRVA rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 99 ratings) while 31 employees at SIRVA rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 33 ratings).
Salaries contributed from SIRVA employees include job titles like Senior Developer, SEO Specialist, and Director of Business Development. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from SIRVA employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $81k | $81k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $100k | $100k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $152k | $152k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $217k | $217k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $282k | $282k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $282k | $282k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at SIRVA score the company 87/100 across various culture categories, placing SIRVA in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SIRVA across various culture dimensions.
SIRVA's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. SIRVA's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

No Recent Jobs found for SIRVA on Comparably
Mark that you are interested and we will alert you when there are new positions available listed on Comparably
In 2019, SIRVA applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 67% were approved.
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

What is SIRVA address?
SIRVA location is at 700 Oakmont Ln
Who is the CEO of SIRVA?
SIRVA CEO is Tom Oberdorf, their score by employees is 67
What is SIRVA eNPS?
The eNPS for SIRVA is -22
What is the salary for Creative Director in SIRVA?
Creative Director average salary in the US is 168k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in SIRVA?
The average salaries for Engineering in SIRVA is 120k