Shipboard People & Talent Partner

Starboard; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Starboard Group is seeking a People Business Partner (HRBP) to lead HR programs across assigned cruise brands, reporting to the VP of Human Resources (Shipboard). You will focus on talent management, employee experience, compliance, and workforce optimization, spending significant time onboard ships and collaborating with retail management and associates.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships, coaching across levels, and implementing development and retention strategies to meet

Qualifications

• Human Resources knowledge across retail, travel, hospitality sectors.
• Ability to influence cross-regional and cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience driving employee relations and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR programs for organizational effectiveness, performance management, leadership development, talent planning, engagement and compensation.
• Promote trust and engagement through leadership and clear communication.
• Partner with managers to foster a positive shipboard work environment and gather input for improvement.
• Provide performance feedback and actions to improve performance.
• Ensure succession planning and development for readiness of future roles.
• Coordinate training and feedback processes; support performance appraisals and recognition programs.
• Manage shipboard employee relations and investigations to mitigate risk.
• Influence policies, tools and resources to support organizational culture and processes.
• Analyze data and identify trends to inform HR initiatives; lead HR projects.

Skills

Relationship Management

Communication Skills

HR Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Master’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

PHR or SHRM-CP certifications desired

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Navision

Job description

Starboard Group is seeking a People Business Partner (HRBP) to lead HR programs across assigned cruise brands, reporting to the VP of Human Resources (Shipboard). You will focus on talent management, employee experience, compliance, and workforce optimization, spending significant time onboard ships and collaborating with retail management and associates.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships, coaching across levels, and implementing development and retention strategies to meet