Recruiter

Job Title: Marine Recruiter

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Marine Recruiter (Recruiter) plays a critical role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent for global shipboard Marine operations. This role focuses on the full-cycle recruitment process, ensuring a seamless candidate experience while meeting the hiring targets for shipboard positions. The Recruiter partners closely with hiring managers and operational leaders to deliver a pipeline of highly qualified talent across various departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Full-Cycle Recruitment & Candidate Management:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned shipboard Marine business units, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.

• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to build a diverse pipeline for both current and future hiring needs.

• Identify and engage talent through multiple channels, including direct sourcing, professional networks, referrals, and talent pools.

• Review and assess candidates using competency-based interviewing techniques to ensure alignment with shipboard role requirements.

• Ensure timely communication with candidates throughout the hiring process, from initial contact to onboarding.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements, desired competencies, and selection criteria for each open requisition.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Hiring Strategy:

• Work closely with operational leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce plans, talent needs, and shipboard schedules.

• Provide talent market insights and recruitment trend analysis to hiring leaders, ensuring alignment between recruitment strategies and business goals.

• Manage stakeholder expectations by clearly defining hiring timelines, processes, and deliverables.

• Coordinate and support hiring events, both virtually and on-site, as needed to meet talent acquisition goals.

Sourcing & Talent Pool Management:

• Implement proactive sourcing tactics to attract passive talent, leveraging Boolean searches, social media, professional networks, and referrals.

• Build and maintain gap talent pools to ensure coverage for hard-to-fill and high-volume shipboard roles.

• Continuously evaluate and adjust sourcing strategies based on market trends and operational hiring demands.

Candidate Assessment & Selection:

• Conduct structured interviews to evaluate candidates for technical competency, cultural fit, and adaptability to shipboard life.

• Provide hiring recommendations based on candidate assessments, including professional background, qualifications, and competencies.

• Ensure job descriptions, role expectations, and shipboard lifestyle details are clearly communicated to candidates.

• Support hiring managers with interview coordination and candidate selection where needed.

Data-Driven Recruitment Management:

• Utilize recruitment dashboards and reports to track hiring metrics, productivity, and candidate conversion rates.

• Prepare recruitment status reports, talent search summaries, and candidate pipeline overviews for leadership review.

• Monitor recruitment data for accuracy and ensure all candidate activity is properly documented in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Compliance & Process Excellence:

• Ensure recruitment activities comply with international labor standards and maritime employment regulations (e.g., MLC).

• Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain detailed records for all candidate interactions and hiring decisions.

• Mitigate legal risks by staying informed of market-specific employment laws and ensuring compliance in all recruitment activities.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience:

• Act as an ambassador for the company’s employer brand, emphasizing the unique benefits and career growth opportunities within shipboard roles.

• Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely feedback, clear communication, and professionalism throughout the hiring process.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

• Recruitment Expertise: 3-5 years of recruitment experience, preferably in the marine, cruise, hospitality or travel industries.

• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with Marine roles, maritime labor regulations, and the operational structure of cruise lines preferred.

• Sourcing Mastery: Experience with direct sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches, passive candidate engagement, and talent pool development.

• Candidate Assessment: Proficiency in competency-based interviewing techniques and selection methodologies.

• Technology Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Smartsheets and others a plus.

Qualifications and Experience:

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

· Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recruitment experience.

· Industry Knowledge: Experience recruiting for marine, or cruise industry highly preferred.

· Sourcing Skills: Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, talent mapping, and proactive talent pooling techniques.

· Technical Proficiency: Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job boards, and social media recruiting tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), CRMs, and Smartsheets a plus.

· 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; the degrees, licenses, and certifications required.