Associate, Strategic Sourcing

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Royal Caribbean Group’s Procurement team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Associate, Strategic Sourcing reporting to the Dr. Shipboard recruitment.

This role will work onsite in Mexico City office.

Position Summary

The Sourcing Associate plays a key role in supporting global shipboard talent acquisition efforts by executing innovative sourcing strategies and maintaining a proactive talent pipeline. This role focuses on identifying and attracting top-tier talent for shipboard positions across all operational levels. Collaborating closely with recruiters and hiring partners, the Sourcing Associate ensures the company has access to a steady talent pool while staying competitive in the global market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development:

• Develops and executes sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates for shipboard roles globally, including high-volume and specialized positions.
• Sources candidates through various channels, including social media, job boards, talent pools, referrals, and direct sourcing techniques.
• Builds and maintains proactive talent pipelines for critical shipboard roles, ensuring a consistent flow of candidates to meet current and future hiring needs.
• Executes targeted recruitment campaigns for emerging talent, new builds, and hard-to-fill roles.
• Posts job advertisements across multiple platforms and ensures visibility in key talent markets.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Market Insights:

• Collaborates with recruiters and hiring managers to understand workforce planning needs and hiring forecasts.
• Partners with the recruitment team to identify sourcing gaps and recommend strategies to improve talent supply.
• Supports partnerships with universities, industry organizations, and government agencies to support strategic talent sourcing initiatives (e.g., career fairs, job fairs, and government employment portals).
• Provides market insights and analysis, including hiring trends, labor market conditions, and competitor benchmarking, to optimize recruitment strategies.

• Collaborate with operations, crewing, and recruitment teams to verify that all crew members meet the necessary licensing requirements before joining.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for new hire crew members regarding certification queries and renewal processes.

Candidate Screening & Evaluation:

• Conducts initial screening of candidates to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit for shipboard roles.
• Utilizes competency-based interviewing techniques to evaluate candidate suitability and readiness for the shipboard environment.
• Assists recruiters in evaluating candidates for specific hiring campaigns and provides recommendations for further consideration.
• Ensures job descriptions and role expectations are clearly communicated to all candidates.

Data Management & Performance Analytics:

• Maintains accurate candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensures proper documentation of all recruitment activities.
• Prepares and analyzes productivity reports, sourcing metrics, and talent pipeline dashboards to track sourcing effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Monitors and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational business goals are consistently met.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Continuously explores and recommends best practices and sourcing innovations to improve overall recruitment effectiveness.
•  Ensures all sourcing activities comply with international labor standards and maritime employment regulations.
• Maintains recruitment standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensures proper documentation and record-keeping practices are followed.

• Ensure all candidates and new hires meet the regulatory standards required by international maritime authorities, including the IMO, Flag States, and classification societies.
• Effectively collaborate with Corporate Administration and stay current with global maritime licensing standards, regulations, and amendments, advising stakeholders of changes that may affect operational compliance.

Candidate Experience & Employer Branding:

• Actively promotes the company’s employer brand and core values during all sourcing interactions.

• Contributes to positive candidate experiences by providing timely communication, guidance, and feedback throughout the hiring process.

• Represents the company at career fairs, recruitment events, and professional networking opportunities.

Qualifications: 

•  Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of sourcing or recruitment experience, preferably in global talent acquisition within hospitality preferred; BPO, or HR shared services sectors, may be considered.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience sourcing for cruise preferred.
• Sourcing Skills: Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, talent mapping, and proactive talent pooling techniques. Drive to remain proficient and creative to source top and hard to find talent.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job boards, and social media recruiting tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Data Management: Ability to analyze sourcing data, generate reports, and measure sourcing effectiveness.
•  Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment with shifting priorities.
• Compliance: Knowledge of international recruitment compliance and employment laws, especially within the maritime industry.

Power skills:

• Action Oriented 
• Collaborates Effectively 
• Communicates Effectively 
• Drives Results 
• Situational Adaptability 

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

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