Shipboard HR Manager — Crew Relations & Development

The Walt Disney Company (France); United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a Shipboard Human Resources Manager to serve as a primary contact for Crew employee relations and performance management while collaborating with vessel leaders. This role supports HR initiatives and will report to the Manager, Human Resources (shipboard).

You will drive HR services onboard, foster a fair, inclusive, and high-performing workplace, and lead targeted development and training with shipboard leaders to strengthen leadership behaviors and organizational

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,

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Leadership/Operations

Job description

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a Shipboard Human Resources Manager to serve as a primary contact for Crew employee relations and performance management while collaborating with vessel leaders. This role supports HR initiatives and will report to the Manager, Human Resources (shipboard).

You will drive HR services onboard, foster a fair, inclusive, and high-performing workplace, and lead targeted development and training with shipboard leaders to strengthen leadership behaviors and organizational