Senior HR Business Partner, Shipboard Operations

Royal Caribbean Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group's Human Resources Team seeks a Manager, HR Business Partner to align HR strategies with shipboard and shoreside operations. This full-time, onsite role reports to the Senior Director, HRBP and is based in Miami, Florida.

You will lead workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, and development programs across the Celebrity Cruises fleet, partnering with leaders to drive performance, engagement, and a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required.
• Professional certifications (SHRM, CIPD) preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, including 3 years in a management or senior advisory capacity.
• Experience in multinational or matrix organizations; shipboard/hospitality/travel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR partnership to shipboard and shoreside leaders.
• Lead HR strategies for workforce planning and organizational capability across allocated vessels and operations.
• Oversee major employee relations, compliance, investigations, and policy adherence.
• Develop, implement, and audit HR initiatives to enhance crew well-being, engagement, and productivity.
• Advise executives on organizational development, career progression, and performance management.
• Partner with leaders to optimize structures and succession planning.

Skills

HR Leadership

Employee Relations

Workforce Planning

Talent Development

Strategic Partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management / Business Administration / Psychology

SHRM or CIPD certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Royal Caribbean Group's Human Resources Team seeks a Manager, HR Business Partner to align HR strategies with shipboard and shoreside operations. This full-time, onsite role reports to the Senior Director, HRBP and is based in Miami, Florida.

You will lead workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, and development programs across the Celebrity Cruises fleet, partnering with leaders to drive performance, engagement, and a culture of inclusion.