Shipboard HR Leader: Strategy & People Growth

Go Fractional; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Single crew cabin

Company-paid travel to ship

Onboard access to areas and benefits

Well-being and development programs

Global travel opportunities

Job summary

Princess Cruises seeks an experienced HR leader to act as a trusted partner on board, collaborating with ship and shoreside leadership to design people strategies aligned with brand direction.

You will oversee all HR disciplines onboard, including compliance with MLC 2006, performance management, learning and development, and crew welfare. The role requires strong leadership and intimate familiarity with shipboard operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in HR management or HRBP roles, ideally in hospitality or shipboard operations.
• Experience handling complex employee relations, investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Good knowledge of international HR practices and maritime regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic HR leader onboard and partner with leadership to design people strategies.
• Oversee HR disciplines onboard including compliance with MLC 2006 and learning & development.
• Coach and develop the HR team to deliver inclusive, service‑oriented support.
• Advise leaders on HR policy, processes, and best practice with timely guidance.
• Ensure fair performance management and conduct investigations in sensitive cases.
• Monitor MLC 2006 compliance and escalate risks to senior management.
• Lead onboarding, shipboard orientation, and training initiatives.
• Drive Employee Engagement survey activities and action plans.
• Oversee Internal Transfer, Career Progression, and recruitment processes.
• Lead Crew Welfare & Crew Club programs to support wellbeing and engagement.
• Act as CARE Officer, coordinating with Medical Department on wellbeing.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Employee relations

MLC 2006 knowledge

HRIS proficiency

English fluency

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM/CIPD certification

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

Job description

Princess Cruises seeks an experienced HR leader to act as a trusted partner on board, collaborating with ship and shoreside leadership to design people strategies aligned with brand direction.

You will oversee all HR disciplines onboard, including compliance with MLC 2006, performance management, learning and development, and crew welfare. The role requires strong leadership and intimate familiarity with shipboard operations.