Shipboard HR Manager - Crew Relations & Development

The Walt Disney Company; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Drug/alcohol testing program

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a Shipboard Human Resources Manager to oversee Crew employee relations, performance management, and HR initiatives aboard a Disney vessel. You will partner with shipboard leaders, drive learning and development, and align HR services with business priorities to support a fair and high-performing onboard culture.

You will report to the Manager, Human Resources (shipboard) and contribute to a diverse, inclusive environment while ensuring safety and adherence to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of formal Human Resources experience in at least one functional area (e.g., learning and development, compensation & benefits, employee relations, compliance, workforce planning & administration).
• Minimum of one year experience in employee relations and/or performance management concepts and practices.
• Minimum of 1 year in a leadership and/or Operations role.

Responsibilities

• Delivers key shipboard HR functions—including Compensation and Benefits, Employee Relations, and Learning and Development—while serving as a strategic partner to leadership and a resource to Crew in cultivating a fair, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and applies a strategic, consultative approach to anticipate needs, assess challenges, and deliver innovative HR solutions aligned with evolving business priorities and individual vessel needs.
• Maintains a relentless focus on enhancing the Crew experience by aligning efforts with company values and strategic priorities to foster a supportive, engaging, and inclusive onboard environment
• Partner with shipboard leaders to strengthen leadership behaviors by identifying growth opportunities and implementing targeted development strategies, including expectation memos, feedback sessions, and tailored training.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify opportunities in training, communication and organizational effectiveness, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals and desired outcomes.
• Facilitate team effectiveness sessions (e.g. New Leader Transitions, role clarification, conflict resolution, trust-building, team strategy, etc.) and HR training courses for returning and new hire Crew and Officers,
• Support the implementation of organizational projects and initiatives by providing tools, processes, and guidance for effective execution.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Leadership

Training & development

HR strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a Shipboard Human Resources Manager to oversee Crew employee relations, performance management, and HR initiatives aboard a Disney vessel. You will partner with shipboard leaders, drive learning and development, and align HR services with business priorities to support a fair and high-performing onboard culture.

You will report to the Manager, Human Resources (shipboard) and contribute to a diverse, inclusive environment while ensuring safety and adherence to