Position Summary:

 

In coordination with the operations team, the Recruiter focuses on effectively executing the interviewing/hiring process for shipboard positions (bulk & specialty/ management) & corporate roles (APAC). By collaborating with operational colleagues and effectively using resources to attract, identify, screen, and hire the best talent globally in the most efficient manner, the Recruiter maximizes his/her skills to benefit the organization through cost avoidance and productive contributions.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Establishes recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives; meeting with managers to discuss needs for Shipboard & Corporate roles Determines applicant requirements by studying job description and job qualifications Establishes, develops and maintains relationships with a network of recruiting agencies, executive recruiters, and related sources that efficiently recruit management or professional employees in accordance with company policy and procedure Travels to various international or domestic locations as needed Previews, evaluates and selects appropriate talent directly and through various sources to meet the requirements of the departments and/or vessels' needs Selects appropriate applicants to meet specific functional hiring and scheduling requirements Interviews candidates to determine the individual's adaptability to the corporate/shipboard environment; this is done via webcam, when possible, to minimize costs Conducts regular review of interview questionnaires and revises it as appropriate to suit market/s handled Ensures job description is shared to each candidate Negotiates terms and conditions regarding contract lengths salary, etc. Makes job offers to approved candidates in accordance with company policy Ensures all documentation is prepared and approved such as passports, visas, medical clearances, airline tickets, transfers, hotel reservations, etc. Conducts character reference checks as appropriate Liaises with various HRSS representatives when appropriate, to ensure all hiring arrangements are correct Prepares various reports as required including, but not limited to, status reports, talent search reviews, and list of talent pools & gap pools for shipboard and talent pools for corporate Arranges management/ specialty interviews for shipboard by coordinating schedules; arranges travel, lodging, and meals; escorting applicant to interviews; arranging community tours (if applicable) Manages various stake-holders in discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers; based on a consistent set of qualifications as agreed at the start of the hiring process Improves organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; emphasizing benefits and perks Avoids legal challenges in various markets handled by understanding current legislation; enforcing regulations with managers; recommending new procedures; conducting training

 

Qualifications:

At least 7 years relevant recruitment experience; experience recruiting for Shared Services, Business Process Offshoring and/ or Hospitality Industry required.  Experience in volume/ bulk recruiting a plus Bachelor's degree in human resources and/ or business administration from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred Demonstrated capability to recruit positions in various levels of the organization (entry to senior level) Proven ability to source, interview and screen candidates (management, specialty and high volume roles) Demonstrated ability to apply judgment to ambiguous or out-of-policy situations; attention to detail and the ability to deal appropriately with confidential information Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; experience and ability to discuss with and influence leadership teams, as well as to collaborate with and influence various clients, stakeholders and related teams Working knowledge of accepted human resources recruitment practices Ability to acquire knowledge of recruitment processes in various countries Ability to negotiate terms and conditions with candidates within established guidelines Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing, to gather and relay information in a multinational environment consisting of department heads, managers, coworkers, and shipboard employees Ability to productively work under tight time constraints and stressful situations Ability to read, write and speak in English in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, co-workers, and shipboard employees Ability to handle multiple projects/requisitions simultaneously; project management and time management skills Ability to work under pressure; work in a targets and timeline driven environment Cruise industry experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills: List specific knowledge and skills necessary to perform this job related to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities identified above. 

 

Exceptional attention to detail Solid experience with Applicant Tracking Systems Prior work with PeopleSoft or other HRIS Enterprise Resource Planning System