Talent Acquisition Specialist - Guilford, CT

American Cruise Lines; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cruise Lines in Guilford, CT is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our in-house recruiting team. You will manage the full recruitment cycle, sourcing and screening candidates, conducting interviews, and facilitating hiring decisions while representing our brand with professionalism and enthusiasm.

The role emphasizes a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong emphasis on candidate experience and meeting weekly hiring targets across hospitality and maritime roles.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Professional, enthusiastic, and interpersonal demeanor.
• ATS familiarity and recruitment process knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for multiple departments.
• Use ATS (Paycor) to track and advance candidates.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on staffing goals.
• Conduct resume reviews, phone screens, and interviews.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates and stakeholders.
• Meet weekly and monthly hiring targets.
• Support administrative recruiting tasks and policy compliance.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Recruiting experience

Tools

ATS (Paycor)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Guilford, CT

Job Id:8307

# of Openings:500

American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, is seeking a motivated and personable Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our in-house recruiting team in Guilford, CT. As our fleet continues to grow, so does our need for top-tier talent across a range of hospitality and maritime roles. In this dynamic role, you’ll play a key part in identifying, engaging, and hiring exceptional candidates who are passionate about travel and service.

You’ll manage the full recruitment cycle — from sourcing and screening candidates to conducting interviews and facilitating hiring decisions — all while providing a positive candidate experience and representing our brand with professionalism and enthusiasm.

At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit.These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for a variety of positions across departments.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (preferably Paycor) to track, organize, and advance candidates through the hiring pipeline.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and hiring goals.
• Conduct resume reviews, phone screens, and interviews with prospective candidates.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates and internal stakeholders throughout the hiring process.
• Prioritize competing demands and meet weekly and monthly hiring targets.
• Support administrative recruiting functions and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Contribute to a fast-paced and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, enthusiasm, and interpersonal ability.
• Experience working in recruiting, sales, or customer service preferred.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to work onsite in Guilford, CT.

Why Join American Cruise Lines?

At American Cruise Lines, our people are the driving force behind our success. As the nation’s leader in U.S. river cruising, we’re experiencing rapid growth — and we're investing in top talent to grow with us. When you join our team, you’ll find a dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, with real opportunities to build your career and make an impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Cruise Lines is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. American Cruise Lines bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin and citizenship, age (40 and over), disability (including perceived disability), generic information, military service, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and employment decisions, including, but not limited to, hiring, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits.

*This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.