Strategic Shipboard HR Director

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

On-site Fitness center

Job summary

Carnival Cruise Line is seeking an experienced HR leader to oversee on-board HR functions and drive strategic initiatives across the fleet. You will partner with shoreside leadership to advise on employee relations, performance management, and policy development, ensuring compliance and consistent outcomes.

The role emphasizes end-to-end HR policy design, risk mitigation, and leadership guidance for shipboard operations requiring travel and constant collaboration with executive teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive HR management experience.
• Shipboard HR experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the functions and operations of the on-board HR department for shipboard employees.
• Serve as strategic partner shore side, advising employees and management on employee relations and organizational matters.
• Develop and design HR policies and SOPs for the fleet and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with shipboard leadership to ensure consistent outcomes and risk mitigation.
• Review serious employee actions to ensure alignment with culture and HR procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to the department head and HR staff to drive productivity.

Skills

Strategic HR

Employee relations

Performance management

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Policy development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Carnival Cruise Line is seeking an experienced HR leader to oversee on-board HR functions and drive strategic initiatives across the fleet. You will partner with shoreside leadership to advise on employee relations, performance management, and policy development, ensuring compliance and consistent outcomes.

The role emphasizes end-to-end HR policy design, risk mitigation, and leadership guidance for shipboard operations requiring travel and constant collaboration with executive teams.