Recruitment Head (Manning / Maritime)

blaseek; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime recruitment firm in Metro Manila is seeking an experienced Recruitment Head to lead the talent acquisition function. This key leadership role involves building a recruitment team, developing strategies, and ensuring compliance with maritime regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant recruitment management experience, strong industry knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment management within a manning agency, shipping, or crewing company.
• Strong knowledge of maritime recruitment processes, industry standards, and compliance requirements.
• Leadership experience with the ability to build and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement recruitment strategies to meet staffing requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the recruitment team.
• Build a strong employer brand within the maritime community.

Skills

Recruitment management experience

Knowledge of maritime recruitment processes

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field

Job description

About The Role
We are looking for an experienced Recruitment Head to lead the talent acquisition function of a start-up manning office. This is a key leadership role responsible for building the recruitment team, developing hiring strategies, and ensuring the timely deployment of qualified seafarers and shore-based staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement recruitment strategies to meet vessel and shore-based staffing requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the recruitment team to deliver results.
• Establish and maintain relationships with maritime training centers, schools, and industry networks.
• Oversee sourcing, screening, and selection of qualified officers, crew, and support staff.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) and other relevant regulations.
• Work closely with operations and crewing managers to forecast manpower needs.
• Track recruitment KPIs and prepare regular reports for management.
• Build a strong employer brand within the maritime community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment management within a manning agency, shipping, or crewing company.
• Strong knowledge of maritime recruitment processes, industry standards, and compliance requirements.
• Leadership experience with the ability to build and lead a team.
• Strong network within the maritime industry.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Human Resources