Associate, Marine Strategic Sourcing

Royal Caribbean International; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cruise company as a Marine Strategic Sourcing Associate in Weybridge, UK, where you will play a key role in attracting talent for shipboard positions. Your expertise in sourcing strategies and stakeholder collaboration will ensure access to a competitive talent pool. The company offers a dynamic work environment with career development opportunities and promotes an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of sourcing or recruitment experience.
• Experience with marine or cruise sourcing preferred.
• Ability to analyze sourcing data and generate reports.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes sourcing strategies for shipboard roles.
• Collaborates with hiring managers to meet workforce needs.
• Conducts initial screening of candidates for cultural fit.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Talent mapping

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Journey with us!

Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

The Royal Caribbean Group’s (Talent Acquisition) Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Marine Strategic Sourcing Associate reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition.

Position is onsite and based in Weybridge, UK

Position Summary:

The Marine Strategic Sourcing Associate (Sourcing Associate) plays a key role in supporting global shipboard talent acquisition efforts by executing innovative sourcing strategies and maintaining a proactive talent pipeline. This role focuses on identifying and attracting top-tier talent for shipboard positions across all operational levels. Collaborating closely with recruiters and hiring partners, the Sourcing Associate ensures the company has access to a steady talent pool while staying competitive in the global market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development:

• Develops and executes sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates for shipboard roles globally, including high-volume and specialized positions.

• Sources candidates through various channels, including social media, job boards, talent pools, referrals, and direct sourcing techniques.

• Builds and maintains proactive talent pipelines for critical shipboard roles, ensuring a consistent flow of candidates to meet current and future hiring needs.

• Executes targeted recruitment campaigns for emerging talent, new builds, and hard-to-fill roles.

• Posts job advertisements across multiple platforms and ensures visibility in key talent markets.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Market Insights:

• Collaborates with recruiters and hiring managers to understand workforce planning needs and hiring forecasts.

• Partners with the recruitment team to identify sourcing gaps and recommend strategies to improve talent supply.

• Develops partnerships with universities, industry organizations, and government agencies to support strategic talent sourcing initiatives (e.g., career fairs, job fairs, and government employment portals).

• Provides market insights and analysis, including hiring trends, labor market conditions, and competitor benchmarking, to optimize recruitment strategies.

Candidate Screening & Evaluation:

• Conducts initial screening of candidates to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit for Marine shipboard roles.

• Utilizes competency-based interviewing techniques to evaluate candidate suitability and readiness for the shipboard environment.

• Assists recruiters in evaluating candidates for specific hiring campaigns and provides recommendations for further consideration.

• Ensures job descriptions and role expectations are clearly communicated to all candidates.

Data Management & Performance Analytics:

• Maintains accurate candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensures proper documentation of all recruitment activities.

• Prepares and analyzes productivity reports, sourcing metrics, and talent pipeline dashboards to track sourcing effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

• Monitors and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational business goals are consistently met.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Continuously explores and recommends best practices and sourcing innovations to improve overall recruitment effectiveness.

• Ensures all sourcing activities comply with international labor standards and maritime employment regulations.

• Maintains recruitment standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensures proper documentation and record-keeping practices are followed.

Candidate Experience & Employer Branding:

• Actively promotes the company’s employer brand and core values during all sourcing interactions.

• Contributes to positive candidate experiences by providing timely communication, guidance, and feedback throughout the hiring process.

• Represents the company at career fairs, recruitment events, and professional networking opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of sourcing or recruitment experience, preferably in global talent acquisition within the marine, cruising, hospitality, BPO, or HR shared services sectors.

• Experience sourcing for marine or cruise preferred.

• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, talent mapping, and proactive talent pooling techniques. Drive to remain proficient and creative to source top and hard to find talent.

• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job boards, and social media recruiting tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Ability to analyze sourcing data, generate reports, and measure sourcing effectiveness.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment with shifting priorities.

• Knowledge of international recruitment compliance and employment laws, especially within the maritime industry.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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