Workforce Scheduler

This position is onsite based in Weybridge UK

Journey with us!

Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our team of passionate professionals Our Marine Operations Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Workforce Scheduler reporting to the Senior Manager Workforce Planning

About Us

Royal Caribbean Group is the world’s largest cruise line It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now

We constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry The work that we do is exciting challenging and innovative You get to work both independently and as part of a collaborative and dynamic international team We are passionate we are innovative and we are unstoppable

Position Summary

As a Workforce Scheduler you will be responsible for workforce planning scheduling and logistics for specialised crew members within Marine Operations You'll work closely with operational leaders to ensure the right people are in the right roles at the right time while following company policies and operational requirements

This role would suit someone with experience in workforce planning scheduling recruitment HR or shipboard crew administration

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems analysing information and creating practical solutions through effective planning and decision-making

Key Responsibilities

Manage crew schedules assignments

and rotation planning for the Marine department

Support workforce planning processes by providing accurate staffing information and recommendations

Develop and implement efficient staffing solutions that meet operational and fleet requirements

Work closely with Marine Operations department leaders team members and crew to support scheduling succession planning recruitment and logistics activities

Ensure compliance with company policies collective bargaining agreements and relevant maritime regulations including flag state and port state requirements

Maintain accurate employee and workforce data within HR systems including information used for succession planning

Support additional workforce planning and administration activities as required

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills

Experience in workforce scheduling workforce planning recruitment HR administration

or shipboard crew management

Professional experience in workforce planning analytics scheduling staffing or logistics environments

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess situations identify solutions and make informed decisions using data and sound judgement

Ability to understand analyse and resolve both straightforward and complex workforce challenges

Able to work flexibly to meet business needs

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively across a diverse multinational workforce

Preferred Skills

Experience using business analytics and reporting tools

Familiarity with HR workforce planning or scheduling systems

Understanding of shipboard departments and how cruise ship operations are structured

Knowledge of immigration and visa requirements for seafarers across different regions

Awareness of maritime regulations relating to crew training certifications licences and compliance requirements

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 RCL and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment

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!

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