Scheduler, Workforce Planning

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

Job summary

Join a leading cruise line as a Workforce Planning Scheduler in Weybridge, UK. This role involves workforce planning and logistics for Marine Operations, ensuring effective communication and compliance with regulations. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Flexible work approach

Friends & family cruise discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in workforce planning, analytics, scheduling, and logistics services.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedules crew assignments and rotation planning for the Marine department.
• Ensures effective communication with Marine operations and department leadership.
• Provides complete and accurate employee data in the Human Resources system.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Education

Education from an accredited college or university

Tools

Automated human resources systems

Job description

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Scheduler, Workforce Planning

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 & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

About Us

Royal Caribbean Group is the world’s largest cruise line, having a record-breaking year and launching not one but TWO brand new ships in 2025! It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now. With our 3 brands—Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises & Silversea—we have ships in South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and several North American markets beyond our headquarters in Miami, FL. We cover the globe. No matter where our guests want to go, Royal Caribbean Group has a ship that can deliver a world-class vacation.

At Royal Caribbean Group, we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry. The work that we do is exciting, challenging, and innovative. You get to work both independently and as part of a collaborative and dynamic international team. We are passionate, we are innovative, and we are unstoppable.

About the role

Royal Caribbean Group Marine Operations are looking for 9 Workforce Planning Schedulers to join our UK office located in Weybridge. Please be aware that we can only consider candidates based in the UK with full right to work.

Position Summary

The Workforce Planning Scheduler will carry out workforce planning and logistics for Marine Operations. Follow operational guidelines and directives from Marine Operations and department leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedules crew assignments and rotation planning for the Marine department.
• Provides information supporting an effective par level planning process and related procedures.
• Designs and implements optimized solutions for fleet needs pertaining to the Marine cost center.
• Ensures effective communication with Marine operations, department leadership, fellow team members, and crew members in areas related to scheduling, succession planning, recruitment, and logistics as appropriate.
• Complies with applicable rules and regulations including but not limited to SQM, flag state and port state legislation, collective bargaining agreements, and company policies in all aspects relating to workforce planning.
• Provides complete and accurate employee data in the Human Resources system for assigned departments and/or positions including performance data for succession planning.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Knowledge of automated human resources and workforce planning systems preferred. Education from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred. Previous professional experience in workforce planning, analytics, scheduling, and logistics services.
• Determines the necessary sequence of activities and the efficient level of resources required to achieve long-term goals.
• Proven track record of applying optimization techniques in domains such as inventory optimization and crew planning.
• Evaluates problematic situations and creates resolutions based on planning and reasoning. Uses logic, judgment, and data to drive decisions.
• Visualizes, articulates, and solves both complex and straightforward problems and concepts, making decisions based on all available information.
• Quickly learns and applies knowledge, skills, and judgment by assessing and translating IT into responsive planning solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating data to suggest practical solutions or process improvements.
• Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing, to gather and relay information in a multinational environment including department heads, managers, coworkers, and shipboard employees.
• Ability to read and write English to understand and interpret written procedures, give and receive instructions, and present information effectively.
• Working knowledge of general shipboard functions on a cruise ship and the general concept of shipboard organization. Knowledge of applicable immigration, visa, flag state, and port state regulations related to seafarers.

What we Offer:

• At Royal Caribbean Group, we prioritize people. We have a culture where everyone is trusted and valued equally, regardless of role. Our employees and crew are the driving force behind our success. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain world-class talent.
• We are committed to employee development, offering opportunities to learn from experienced professionals. We reward and promote success, encouraging staff to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Our remuneration package includes a competitive pension, private healthcare, life assurance, and more. Every permanent staff member is eligible for our cruise request program and friends & family cruise discounts.
• Our modern offices in Surrey are accessible via good transport links, with free parking, a shuttle bus from the train station, an on-site restaurant, and gym. We adopt a flexible work approach, combining days in the office and remote work.

Join us—Journey with us, succeed with us, grow with us.

We understand there’s a lot to consider. Our recruiters are available to provide guidance and answer any questions during the application process.

Thank you for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We 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, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.