Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Royal Caribbean Group; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking a proactive Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition to attract and build talent pipelines across global business units. You will drive strategic sourcing for shipboard and APAC roles, leveraging social recruiting, branding, partnerships, and market insights to connect top candidates with rewarding careers.

You will work with recruiters and stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality hires, while shaping talent strategies and improving sourcing processes in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, sourcing, employer branding, or related role.
• Strong understanding of candidate sourcing techniques and talent pipeline management.
• Experience utilizing job boards, social media platforms, and online sourcing tools.
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent across multiple functions and business areas.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs.
• Research talent markets, sourcing trends, and best practices to continuously improve attraction strategies.
• Utilize job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, referrals, and other sourcing channels to identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct proactive candidate outreach and engagement activities.
• Support employer branding initiatives that strengthen the group's reputation as an employer of choice.
• Promote career opportunities through social media, recruitment campaigns, and networking events.
• Assist in planning university partnerships, career fairs, and talent attraction programs.
• Help create engaging recruitment content that showcases culture and opportunities.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring stakeholders to understand workforce requirements and sourcing priorities.
• Provide market intelligence, talent availability insights, and pipeline updates.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through timely communication and professional engagement.
• Address candidate inquiries and support resolution of recruitment-related concerns.
• Maintain and nurture talent communities for critical positions.
• Develop proactive sourcing plans to support business growth.
• Ensure candidate information is accurately maintained in systems.
• Monitor sourcing effectiveness and recommend improvements based on data.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Talent pipeline management

Networking & relationship-building

Candidate engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/ Psychology/ Business/ Marketing

Tools

ATS systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

HR technologies

Job description

About the Role

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking a passionate and proactive Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition to help attract, engage, and build pipelines of top talent across our global business.

In this role, you will support strategic sourcing initiatives for both shipboard and APAC-based positions, helping ensure we have the right talent available to meet current and future workforce needs. You'll leverage innovative sourcing strategies, employer branding initiatives, social recruiting, and talent market insights to connect exceptional candidates with rewarding career opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talent acquisition professional who enjoys networking, identifying talent, building relationships, and driving recruitment success in a dynamic global environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Sourcing

• Execute sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent across multiple functions and business areas.

• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs.

• Research talent markets, sourcing trends, and industry best practices to continuously improve attraction strategies.

• Utilize job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, referrals, and other sourcing channels to identify qualified candidates.

• Conduct proactive candidate outreach and engagement activities.

Employer Branding & Talent Attraction

• Support employer branding initiatives that strengthen Royal Caribbean Group's reputation as an employer of choice.

• Promote career opportunities through social media, online platforms, recruitment campaigns, and networking events.

• Assist in planning and executing university partnerships, career fairs, industry events, and talent attraction programs.

• Help create engaging recruitment content that showcases our culture, career opportunities, and employee experience.

Recruitment Partnership

• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring stakeholders to understand workforce requirements and sourcing priorities.

• Provide market intelligence, talent availability insights, and pipeline updates.

• Ensure a positive candidate experience through timely communication and professional engagement.

• Address candidate inquiries and support resolution of recruitment-related concerns.

Talent Pipeline Management

• Maintain and nurture talent communities for critical and hard-to-fill positions.

• Develop proactive sourcing plans to support business growth and workforce expansion initiatives.

• Ensure candidate information is accurately maintained within recruitment systems and databases.

• Monitor sourcing effectiveness and recommend improvements based on data and outcomes.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track sourcing metrics and contribute to the achievement of recruitment KPIs.

• Prepare reports on candidate pipelines, sourcing activities, market trends, and hiring support initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes, candidate engagement, and operational efficiency.

• Support special projects and talent acquisition initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

• At least 2 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, sourcing, employer branding, or a related role.

• Strong understanding of candidate sourcing techniques and talent pipeline management.

• Experience utilizing job boards, social media platforms, and online sourcing tools.

• Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Preferred

• Experience supporting regional or global recruitment programs.

• Background in hospitality, BPO, shared services, cruise, travel, or multinational organizations.

• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR technologies.

• Experience with employer branding, campus recruitment, and career fair initiatives.

• Knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms.

Fresh Graduates Welcome

Recent graduates with internship, campus leadership, recruiting, marketing, communications, customer service, or HR experience are encouraged to apply. We are looking for individuals with strong communication skills, a passion for connecting people with opportunities, and a desire to build a career in Talent Acquisition.

Why Join Royal Caribbean Group?

• Be part of a world-class global organization and iconic brands.

• Work with diverse teams and candidates across multiple countries and cultures.

• Gain exposure to strategic talent acquisition and workforce planning initiatives.

• Enjoy career growth, continuous learning, and development opportunities.

• Help shape the future workforce that powers unforgettable vacation experiences.