Lead Marine Recruiter

We’re looking for an experienced Marine Recruiter to manage the full recruitment lifecycle for global shipboard roles. This role is key to identifying, assessing, and hiring high-quality marine professionals across a variety of departments, while ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations. Operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, the Recruiter partners closely with operational stakeholders to deliver timely, compliant, and effective hiring outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management
Build and maintain talent pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill shipboard roles
Use proactive sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates via job boards, social media, referrals, and databases
Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce plans and define job requirements
Conduct structured, competency-based interviews and assess technical and cultural fit
Ensure strong candidate communication and a positive experience throughout the hiring process
Coordinate hiring events (virtual/on-site) and support volume campaigns as needed
Ensure full compliance with global maritime employment standards (STCW, SOLAS, MLC)
Maintain accurate ATS records and prepare recruitment metrics, reports, and dashboards
Deliver hires efficiently within a high-output team

What We’re Looking For

3–5 years’ recruitment experience (marine, cruise, travel, or hospitality sectors preferred)
Strong sourcing capabilities, including Boolean search and talent mapping
Familiarity with maritime certification and compliance standards (STCW, MLC, etc.)
Proficiency in ATS platforms, Microsoft Office, and CRMs (e.g., Smartsheets)
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing demands in a global, multicultural setting

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