Talent Acquisition Consultant - Engineering

Position is based in Weybridge UK

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Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our high performing marine recruitment team Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Consultant plays a critical role in identifying attracting and hiring top Engineers and trade professionals to join our global shipboard Marine operations This role focuses on the full-cycle recruitment process ensuring a seamless candidate experience while meeting the hiring targets for shipboard trade positions

You will partner closely with hiring managers and operational leaders to deliver a pipeline of highly qualified talent across various departments

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment & Candidate Management

Manage end-to-end recruitment for Engineers and skilled trade professionals (Electricians Mechanics Plumbers Engineers etc) including sourcing screening interviewing

and offer management

Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to build a diverse pipeline for both current and future hiring needs

Identify and engage talent through multiple channels including direct sourcing professional networks referrals and talent pools

Review and assess candidates using competency-based interviewing techniques to ensure alignment with shipboard role requirements

Ensure timely communication with candidates throughout the hiring process from initial contact to onboarding

Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements desired competencies and selection criteria for each open requisition

Stakeholder Collaboration & Hiring Strategy

Work closely with operational leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce plans talent needs

and shipboard schedules

Provide talent market insights and recruitment trend analysis to hiring leaders ensuring alignment between recruitment strategies and business goals

Manage stakeholder expectations by clearly defining hiring timelines processes and deliverables

Coordinate and support hiring events both virtually and on-site as needed to meet talent acquisition goals

Strategic Recruitment & Process Optimisation

In this role the ability to navigate complex job requirements is critical as it involves mastering the intricate landscape of licensing certifications

and compliance for skilled professionals

Operating in a high-volume hiring environment the team collectively manages 200-400 hires per month with each recruiter responsible for a book of business ranging from 20-60 hires

Success in this role hinges on balancing regulatory compliance with the operational urgency of crew deployment ensuring every hire meets the highest industry standards while optimising efficiency in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment

Sourcing & Talent Pool Management

Implement proactive sourcing tactics to attract passive talent leveraging Boolean searches social media professional networks

and referrals

Build and maintain gap talent pools to ensure coverage for hard-to-fill and high-volume shipboard roles

Continuously evaluate and adjust sourcing strategies based on market trends and operational hiring demands

Candidate Assessment & Selection

Conduct structured interviews to evaluate candidates for technical competency cultural fit

and adaptability to shipboard life

Provide hiring recommendations based on candidate assessments including professional background qualifications and competencies

Ensure job descriptions role expectations and shipboard lifestyle details are clearly communicated to candidates

Support hiring managers with interview coordination and candidate selection where needed

Data-Driven Recruitment Management

Utilise recruitment dashboards and reports to track hiring metrics productivity

and candidate conversion rates

Prepare recruitment status reports talent search summaries and candidate pipeline overviews for leadership review

Monitor recruitment data for accuracy and ensure all candidate activity is properly documented in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Compliance & Process Excellence

Ensure recruitment activities comply with international labour standards and maritime employment regulations (eg

MLC)

Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain detailed records for all candidate interactions and hiring decisions

Mitigate legal risks by staying informed of market-specific employment laws and ensuring compliance in all recruitment activities

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

Act as an ambassador for the company’s employer brand

emphasising the unique benefits and career growth opportunities within shipboard roles

Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely feedback clear communication and professionalism throughout the hiring process

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of 2 years’ experience recruiting for Engineers or skilled trade professionals ie Electricians Mechanics Plumbers

Engineers etc

Experience recruiting for high volume roles within engineering technical specialisms or skilled trade

Experience recruiting for marine or cruise industry preferred

Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies talent mapping and proactive talent pooling techniques

Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) job boards and social media recruiting tools Smartsheets a plus

Excellent communication collaboration and stakeholder management skills

We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group

We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race colour religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation sexuality gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment

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