This position based in Weybridge UK
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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 Lead reporting to the Director of Marine Operations
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
The Lead Workforce Planner carries out workforce planning and logistics for specialised crew within Marine Operations Follows operational guidelines and directives from Marine Operations and department leadership
This role will suit someone with a background in workforce scheduling planning human resources recruiting or shipboard crew administration
Perfect for someone who thrives on evaluating a problematic situation and creating a resolution based on planning and reasoning
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Schedules prioritised crew assignments and rotation planning for the Marine department
- Provides information supporting an effective par level planning process and related procedures
- Design and implement optimised solutions for fleet needs pertaining to the Marine cost center
Ensures effective communication with Marine operations department leadership fellow team members and crew members in areas related to scheduling succession planning recruitment- and logistics as appropriate
Complies with applicable rules and regulations including but not limited to SQM flag state and port state legislation- collective bargaining agreements and company policies in all aspects relating to workforce planning
- Provides complete and accurate employee data in the Human Resources system for assigned departments and/or positions including performance data for succession planning
Performs related duties as assigned- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications Knowledge and Skills
Experience in one or more of the following functions: workforce scheduling planning recruiting
- or shipboard crew administration
Previous professional experience in one or more of the following: workforce planning analytics par level planning scheduling- and logistics services
Ability to evaluate a problematic situation and create a resolution based on planning and reasoning Use logic judgement
- and data to drive decisions
Visualises articulates- and solves both complex and uncomplicated problems and concepts and makes decisions that make sense based on all available information
- Able to work flexibly to meet business needs
Excellent communication skills Ability to communicate tactfully verbally and in writing to gather and relay information in a multinational environment consisting of department heads managers coworkers- and shipboard employees
Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from management co-workers- and shipboard employees
Preferred Skills
- Experience in business analytics
- Familiar with automated HR systems or workforce planning systems
Working knowledge of general shipboard functions on a cruise ship- and the general concept of the shipboard organisation
- Knowledge of applicable immigration and visa requirements related to seafarers in various geographical areas
Understanding of applicable flag state and port state regulations related to seafarers training- licenses and certifications as needed
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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