Project Associate, HRBP

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

This position will work on-site in Miami, Florida.

We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.

Royal Caribbean Group’s Human Resources Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Project Associate, HRBP reporting to the Senior Manager, HR Business Partner

Position Summary

The Project Associate, HR Business Partnering will play a critical role in supporting the execution of strategic HR initiatives and continuous improvement projects across Celebrity Cruises and Silversea brands. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, HR Business Partnering, this individual will be responsible for project management, ensuring alignment between HR strategies and business objectives, and driving efficiency in HR processes.

This position requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting and be passionate about delivering HR solutions that enhance the employee experience and support business growth.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Execution & Business Alignment:

• Support the Senior Manager, HR Business Partnering in implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with business needs.
• Act as a key liaison between HR and business stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of HR programs.
• Analyze HR data and business metrics to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on workforce trends, engagement surveys, and organizational needs.

Project Management & Continuous Improvement:

• Lead and support continuous improvement projects for both Celebrity Cruises and Silversea, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with HR and business objectives.
• Utilize project management methodologies to track milestones, risks, and deliverables for HR initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance HR processes, policies, and systems, and work cross-functionally to implement improvements.
• Support change management efforts, ensuring successful adoption of new processes and initiatives across brands.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with HR Business Partners, HR Centers of Excellence, and business leaders to support the execution of key initiatives.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and dashboards to communicate project updates, HR metrics, and insights.
• Facilitate meetings, track action items, and ensure follow-ups to maintain project momentum.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in project management, HR, or a related function.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, processes, and best practices.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and trends.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with HRIS systems is a plus.
• Project Management certification (PMP, Six Sigma, or similar) is preferred but not required.
• Exercises influence with business clients and HR COE’s.
• Persuasive verbal and written communication skills
• Critical and conceptual thinking to drive objectivity and data-based decision making
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate a sense of urgency.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to find alternative solutions to business inquiries, as appropriate.
• Ensures high level of confidentiality in all aspects of work.
• Professional presence.

We know there is 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 will 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.

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