HR Specialist

Set sail on a new career with a world-famous cruise company and help bring the FUN to life aboard one of our fantastic vessels We're looking for dedicated individuals to join us as Engagement Specialists

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Crew Welfare and Wellness.

2.Owns and leads Fun Team initiatives, including meetings, planning, and promoting crew welfare activities per guidelines.

3.Diligently control, monitor and consistently maintain Fun Team resources to ensure a positive team member experience.

4.Ensure the integrity of the Fun Team calendar, and posters are aligned with brand standards.

5.Effectively support and drive the employee wellness program.

6.Execute the crew bicycle program ensure compliance with port laws, inspect the safety and ensure the integrity of all bicycles.

7.Execute the crew barber shop procedure, and ensure compliance with all health and safety training.

8.Employee Recognition and Engagement:

9.Effectively own, organize, and manage all employee recognition programs, including but not limited to I AM celebration, HESS Champion awards, and Service awards.

10.Support the HR Director with all engagement surveys, family meetings, action plan, and town hall meetings.

11.Effectively plan and administer any team surveys, including new hire surveys.

12.Consistently maintain all branded boards, Calendars, and spaces to approved standards.

13.Ensure regular and relevant material is submitted for Seaview or any other in-house publication.

14.Ensure timely distribution and advertisement of all hard copy publications, notices, and communications.

15.Prepare the Daily Compass material in a timely manner.

16.Support the HR Director and Ship leadership with drafting and/or publishing any shipwide notices or crew communications.

17.Observe company, Government and/or flag state quality standards for programs, facilities, and administration.

18.Ensure thorough record keeping and produce accurate and timely reports per guidelines.

19.Effectively and diligently manage the daily Learning Resource Centre operations, including opening hours, facility, systems, and library per guidelines.

20.Diligently and actively support, assist, and comply with all necessary standards of ship safety, security, Environmental, and MLC requirements.

21.Prepare for upcoming audits to ensure that records and workspaces meet the necessary compliance standards. Promptly correct deficiencies found during inspection rounds.

22.Diligently control, monitor, and manage the cost efficiently of the HR Department.

23.Own set up and breakdown of crew functions in line with Safety, Environmental, and Housekeeping considerations.

24.Actively participate in all drills, seminars and training programs as required.

25.Collaborate with the HR Team to support HR Services to team members

26.Actively participate in and support crew onboarding operations.

27.Actively plan, organize, and facilitate Behind the Fun tours per procedure.

28.Effectively and professionally facilitate all regulatory safety training programs with the Learning and Development Manager.

29.Deliver all regulatory programs in the absence of the Learning and Development Manager.

Requirements:

A minimum of an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification is required.

Degrees in a Human Resources faculty e.g. Bachelor of Arts in HR or Bachelor of Science in HR Development, will have preference

Additional certifications in coaching, people development, or event planning are an asset.

Core Skills and Competencies:

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across different cultures and levels of the organization.

Excellent attention to detail and strong administrative abilities.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (intermediate level or higher).

Proactive, reliable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Confident communicator with strong presentation and facilitation skills; solid business writing capabilities.

Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and high ethical standards.

Positive attitude, adaptable to change, and a strong team player.

Passionate about personal development and supporting the growth of others.

Fluent in both spoken and written English, with strong grammar and vocabulary usage.

Previous Work Experience:

1+ years of experience in a high customer engagement role is required.

Candidates should have held an operational role in Human Resources, with interacting with employees being a key function.

Candidates with an Employee Engagement background will be given preference.

Candidate with experience in Event Management, With facilitation of the event being a key function, will also be considered

Benefits:

Work in one of the Top-Rated Workplaces

Earn recognition and career advancement opportunities

Travel around the World

Experience working with more than 60 nationalities

Permanent job with contract 6 months onboard followed by 60 days of vacation

Save Money as you do not pay for food and accommodation on board

Medical insurance provided during contract