Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Royal Caribbean Group; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group in Mexico City is seeking a Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition to drive shipboard recruitment and build a proactive global talent pipeline. You will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to forecast needs and execute sourcing campaigns across multiple platforms.

The role requires at least 2 years in sourcing or recruitment, with preference for hospitality or cruise industry experience, and proficiency with ATS, job boards, and social media recruiting tools.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of sourcing or recruitment experience.
• Hospitality/global talent acquisition experience preferred.
• Cruise industry sourcing experience preferred.
• Proficient with ATS, job boards, and social media recruiting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates for shipboard roles globally.
• Sources candidates through channels such as social media, job boards, talent pools, referrals and direct sourcing.
• Builds and maintains proactive talent pipelines for critical shipboard roles.
• Executes targeted recruitment campaigns for emerging talent, new builds, and hard-to-fill roles.
• Maintains accurate candidate data in the ATS and analyzes KPIs to improve sourcing effectiveness.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Talent pooling

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA or related field

Tools

ATS

Job boards

Social media recruiting tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

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Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition

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.

We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.

The Royal Caribbean Group’s Talent Acquisition Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition reporting to the Associate Manager, Talent Acquisition .

This position is onsite and based in Mexico City .

This position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

Position Summary:

The 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:

• 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.
• Build and maintain 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.
• 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.
• Supports 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.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for new hire crew members regarding certification queries and renewal processes.

Candidate Screening & Evaluation:

• Conducts initial screening of candidates to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit for shipboard roles.
• Assists recruiters in evaluating candidates for specific hiring campaigns and provides recommendations for further consideration.
• Ensure 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience:Minimum of 2 years of sourcing or recruitment experience, preferably in global talent acquisition within hospitality preferred; BPO, or HR shared services sectors, may be considered.
• Industry Knowledge:Experience sourcing for cruise preferred.
• Sourcing Skills:Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, and proactive talent pooling techniques. Drive to remain proficient and creative to source top and hard to find talent.
• Technical Proficiency:Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job boards, and social media recruiting tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Data Management:Ability to analyze sourcing data, generate reports, and measure sourcing effectiveness.
• Interpersonal Skills:Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptability:Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment with shifting priorities.
• Compliance: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 Groupand each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.