About the role

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Utilise 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)
  • Ensure recruitment activities comply with international labour 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
  • Act as an ambassador for the company’s employer brand, emphasising 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.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience recruiting for skilled trade professionals i.e Electricians, Mechanics, Plumbers, Engineers etc.
  • Experience recruiting for high volume roles within engineering, technical specialisms or skilled trade
  • Experience recruiting for marine, or cruise industry preferred
  • Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, talent mapping, and proactive talent pooling techniques
  • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job boards, and social media recruiting tools. Smartsheets a plus
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

  • competitive compensation and benefits package
  • excellent career development opportunities

Job title

Recruiter, Marine

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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