Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition

The Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition provides proactive, high-quality support to a dynamic and fast-paced talent acquisition team. This individual will coordinate recruitment operations across multiple time zones while maintaining excellence in administrative execution and candidate experience. The role ensures efficient management of recruitment processes and champions continuous improvement initiatives in sourcing, candidate engagement, and data tracking to support Royal Caribbean Group’s global talent strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partners with Lead Recruiters across the region to implement sourcing plans for active and pipeline vacancies.
• Manages attraction and initial candidate screening stages, leveraging online platforms, professional networks, and applicant tracking tools to build qualified candidate pools.
• Supports delivery of recruiting campaigns for volume hiring and emerging talent programs, including internships and graduate recruitment.
• Oversees regional talent communities, social media engagement, and candidate communication to promote Royal Caribbean’s employer brand.
• Ensures an outstanding candidate experience throughout all touchpoints in the attraction and pre-selection process.
• Maintains accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to monitor candidate progress, media ROI, and generate recruitment metrics.
• Identifies opportunities to enhance sourcing efficiency through innovative tools and external networks.
• Coordinates recruitment administration tasks, including job requisition approvals, interview scheduling, and correspondence management.
• Prepares offer letters, employment contracts, and onboarding documentation while ensuring compliance and completeness of new-hire records.
• Monitors and tracks probationary processes, organization chart updates, and reference verification in alignment with HR policies.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

Education

• Higher education qualification or equivalent experience in administration, business, or human resources.

Experience

• Minimum 2–4 years of professional experience in talent acquisition, recruitment coordination, or HR operations within fast-paced corporate environments.
• Previous executive assistant or HR administrative experience preferred.

Technical/Functional Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of applicant tracking systems and recruitment digital tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
• High level of organizational capability with proven success in managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Leadership/Behavioral Competencies

• Displays confidentiality, discretion, and trustworthiness in handling sensitive information.
• Demonstrates adaptability, calmness under pressure, and problem-solving ability.
• Maintains a professional, approachable, and collaborative demeanor.
• Shows initiative in improving processes and enhancing candidate experience.

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!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.