Lead, Shipboard Recruiter

Position Summary / Job Purpose:

In coordination with the operations team the culinary recruiter focuses on effectively executing the interviewing/hiring process for culinary shipboard positions at all levels By collaborating with operational colleagues and effectively using resources to attract identify screen and hire the best talent in the most efficient manner the culinary recruiter maximizes his/her skills to benefit the organization through cost avoidance and productive contribution while also serving informally as a team leader to guide the other recruiter(s) with best practices

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sources and recruits candidates for culinary positions across all levels for all brands
  As the culinary expert provides guidance and assists in the creation of candidate profiles for culinary roles; also coaches other recruiter(s)- to help increase effectiveness and efficiency
  As the expert recruiter- he/she also has a larger portion of the workload assignments
  Establishes develops and maintains relationships with a network of recruiting agencies executive recruiters and related sources that efficiently recruit potential shipboard 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
  Negotiates terms and conditions regarding contract lengths salary etc Makes job offers to approved candidates in accordance with company policy- Liaises with the coordinators as necessary to provide the best candidate experience every time
  Completes the requisition process- Communicates and informs appropriate shoreside or shipboard department heads of new hire related information
• Ensures all new hires receive general orientation either directly or through the use of the hiring partner network
  Prepares various reports as required including but not limited to status reports talent search reviews- and list of talent pools
  Performs other duties as required and participates in special projects assigned by management 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

Education Experience Knowledge & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred; culinary degree most ideal
  Minimum five years of recruitment/cruise industry experience; proven ability to source- interview and screen candidates for culinary positions at all levels (preferably shipboard positions)
• Minimum five years¿ senior level management culinary experience preferred
  Must be able to speak read and write English fluently- second language a plus
• Expert in culinary arts and operational leadership; must be able to gain trust of hiring managers across all brands
  Must be available to work a flexible work schedule (often nights- as required)
  Eloquence in both- verbal and written English; strong ability to effectively communicate in a concise and persuasive manner
  Knowledge of general shipboard functions on a cruise ship and the general concept of the shipboard organization; familiarity of world geography and time differences
  Expertise in recruitment best practices- Ability to acquire knowledge of recruitment processes in various countries
  Ability to communicate tactfully verbally and in writing- to gather and relay information in a multinational environment
  Ability to lead a team in a positive and productive manner by motivating developing- and managing employees
  Ability to create analyze and summarize reports- and to implement/execute continuous improvement strategies and tactics based on the relevant information
• Ability to effectively and efficiently train others
• Ability to productively work under tight time constraints and stressful situations
• Ability to travel often/as needed (internationally and domestically)
• Knowledge of automated human resources systems preferred
  Proficiency in various software programs including ATS- and other web-based service tools and MS suite packages; ability to quickly learn new systems