OCEAN - Recruiter (Remote - South East Asia)

Viking; Basel; Remote; CHF 70’000 - 90’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the cruise industry seeks an Ocean Recruiter to manage the recruitment pipeline for vessel-based positions. This role, based remotely in South East Asia, involves strategic recruitment execution and strong collaboration with partners to enhance the company's employer branding. The ideal candidate has experience in upscale cruise lines, excellent communication skills, and can work independently while managing multiple responsibilities.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in an upscale cruise line, preferably in a management role.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Administrative experience and ability to work independently.

Aufgaben

• Lead the recruitment process, including strategy, interviews, and assessments.
• Manage the candidate resource pool and ensure timely reporting.
• Engage with recruiting agencies and participate in global recruiting events.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Organizational skills

Data Management

Independent work

Tools

Office

SuccessFactors

Jobbeschreibung

Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travellers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences for The Thinking Person.

Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received these same Honors by both publications at the same time.

Position : Ocean Recruiter (Remote – South East Asia)

• Location : Remote (based in South East Asia)
• Reports to : Senior Manager Recruiting
• Travel Requirement : Approximately 50 - 60% (regional and international)

Role Overview :

As a Recruiter, you will be responsible for ensuring a consistent and high-quality pipeline of candidates for all vessel-based positions. You will lead the recruitment process from strategy to execution, including assessment centers, interviews, and agency coordination. This role requires strong collaboration with internal departments and external partners to uphold Viking Cruises’ reputation as an Employer of Choice in the cruise industry.

Key Responsibilities :

• Recruitment Strategy & ExecutionVerify recruiting profiles and selection criteria with all relevant departments.Regularly update recruiting requirements based on operational needs and HR policies.Conduct personal and video interviews for onboard crew and officers.Organize and execute assessment centers, including location planning, agency coordination, screening, interviewing, and reporting.Efficiently manage crewing requests using best practices to meet deadlines.
• Candidate & Data ManagementManage and update the application pool database.Supervise and maintain control over the candidate resource pool.Ensure accurate and timely reporting of recruitment status and key metrics.
• Agency & Market EngagementMaintain strong, trusted relationships with high-quality recruiting agencies in all relevant markets.Participate in global recruiting events with partner agencies, adhering to SOPs and company standards.Research competitor practices, visa requirements, and industry trends for benchmarking.
• Employer Branding & Process OptimizationSupport initiatives to strengthen employer branding in collaboration with recruiting marketing.Follow and continuously improve defined recruiting processes to ensure efficiency and budget compliance.

Key Qualifications

• Experience on an ocean vessel in an upscale cruise line, within a management role, in the Culinary Department, is preferred
• Good understanding of individual positions over all departments is required
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, additional languages are a plus
• Excellent computer knowledge (Office, SuccessFactors), administrative experience
• Excellent organizational and interaction skills
• Ability to work independently, committed and crew focused

DISCLAIMER

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