Maritime Recruiter

Mercy Ships; United States; Remote; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Ships is hiring a Maritime Recruiter responsible for overseeing recruitment efforts for volunteer roles. The role demands strategic planning and collaboration with regional teams to staff their hospital ships effectively. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in recruitment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to the organization's mission.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in recruitment preferred.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software.
• Strong understanding of staffing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison for regional recruitment teams.
• Manage recruitment process for General professionals.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Marketing or related field

Tools

Recruitment software

Job description

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Base pay range

$63,000.00/yr - $68,000.00/yr

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Mercy Ships is a global faith-based charity that uses hospital ships to bring life-changing surgeries and transformational medical training to people in some of the most challenging contexts along the African coast. For over 40 years, Mercy Ships has been delivering lasting hope and healing through safe surgical care, while working alongside partners and stakeholders to strengthen local healthcare systems in more than 55 countries. Since the inception of this dream by founders Don and Deyon Stephens in 1978, Mercy Ships has served more than 2.7 million direct beneficiaries without regard for race, gender, or religion.

The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned maritime recruiter or maritime professional, who understands life at sea - and desires to use that experience for something greater? At Mercy Ships, our hospital ships bring life-changing surgeries to some of the world's most underserved regions. But behind every life transformed is a crew - deckhands, engineers, stewards and officers - called to serve. Now we're seeking a recruiter who understands the heartbeat of maritime service and is ready to help find those willing to serve with skill, sacrifice, and purpose.

**This is a FULL TIME REMOTE opportunity. Salary range is $63,000-$68,000 annual. **Compensation listed for is US based hires only **

Mercy Ships is seeking a Global Recruiting Sector Lead to oversee recruitment efforts for volunteer roles across the organization. This role involves creating and executing strategic recruitment plans, coordinating with regional teams, and aligning staffing strategies with the organization's needs. The Lead is responsible for developing global recruitment strategies to ensure a consistent and effective approach to attracting seafaring professionals from around the world.

How You’ll Contribute

• Act as the main liaison for regional recruitment teams, ensuring that recruitment efforts are aligned and consistent across different regions.
• Focus on managing the recruitment process for General professionals in roles outside the Programmatic, Surgical/Ward, and Technical Sectors for positions onboard Mercy Ships.
• Build and maintain relationships with professional organizations and maritime networks to create a pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Communicate staffing needs and requirements from the centralized staffing department to the regional recruitment teams.
• Work with Staffing Specialists and Workforce Planning Managers to understand and communicate staffing requirements effectively.
• Conduct bi-weekly meetings with all regional offices to discuss recruitment strategies, address challenges, and provide updates.
• Make sure regional offices have current information on role-specific requirements, qualification standards, and availability dates for service onboard Mercy Ships.
• Partner with regional offices to craft and execute recruitment strategies for General positions that align with global goals and address both current and future staffing requirements.
• Support the creation and implementation of global recruitment campaigns and initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of strategies for expanding recruitment efforts in regional offices to ensure comprehensive coverage of talent needs.
• Identify and integrate best practices in global recruitment to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist in training new recruiters within regional offices, focusing on skills and processes.
• Provide continuous learning opportunities to elevate the skills and capabilities of recruitment teams.
• Establish and review pre-vetting checklists to ensure thorough and effective candidate assessment.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make data-driven adjustments.
• Prepare and present regular reports on recruitment activities, challenges, and successes to senior leadership.
• Monitor and report on global recruitment trends and market conditions.
• Collaborate with Workforce Planning Managers to align recruitment efforts with staffing plans.
• Partner with Volunteer Experience to develop and implement strategies to enhance candidate engagement and satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in managing global recruitment efforts and developing strategic recruitment plans.
• Strong understanding of General staffing requirements and industry standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a global, cross-functional team environment.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software and tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity, and demonstrate accountability.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Marketing, a related field is required, or a mix of education and relevant job experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruitment is preferred, but not required.
• Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training will be required within the first year.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources and Consulting

• Industries

  Maritime Transportation, Boilers, Tanks, and Shipping Container Manufacturing, and Non-profit Organizations

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Medical insurance

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