EU Representative for Marine HR Department (Cruise and Offshore Business)

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Lead the HR operations for the Cruise and Offshore business in the EU region.
  • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organization’s goals and maritime regulations.
  • Liaise with senior leadership to drive recruitment, retention, and career development programs for cruise and offshore personnel.
• Recruitment & Sourcing:
  • Oversee recruitment and sourcing strategies for seafarers, focusing on building and maintaining a talent pool for the Cruise and Offshore sectors.
  • Collaborate with recruitment teams globally to meet talent demands and workforce planning needs.
• Crew Management:
  • Manage the crew rotation, compliance with STCW and other regulatory requirements, and employee welfare programs.
  • Establish and enhance crew performance management, development, and training programs.
• Compliance & Regulatory Affairs:
  • Ensure adherence to international and EU maritime labour laws, conventions, and Anglo-Eastern’s internal policies.
  • Keep abreast of changes in marine industry regulations and ensure organizational compliance.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including owners, maritime authorities, and crew members.
  • Represent Anglo-Eastern at industry forums and foster relationships with partners and service providers in the EU.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Ensure smooth operational processes for HR functions, focusing on cost efficiency, quality, and workforce satisfaction in cruise and offshore operations.

Qualifications:

• Master Mariner or Chief Engineer (Class 1 COC) certification is required.
• Additional qualifications in Maritime Studies, or related fields is preferred but not mandatory.

Experience:

• Senior position role experience in the Cruise industry, with hands-on leadership experience.
• Strong background in Recruitment and Sourcing within the maritime sector, particularly focusing on crew management for Cruise and Offshore businesses.
• Demonstrated experience in handling complex Marine HR function for international marine operations.

Skills and Competencies:

• Leadership: Strong leadership abilities with experience managing teams and driving HR initiatives in a marine environment.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop long-term strategies for talent acquisition, crew management, and operational excellence.
• Recruitment Expertise: Deep understanding of sourcing strategies and recruitment processes in the maritime industry, particularly for high-demand cruise and offshore sectors.
• Compliance Knowledge: Expertise in international maritime labour laws, particularly MLC, STCW, GDPR and EU maritime regulations.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-Solving: Proficient in addressing and resolving Marine HR challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced marine environment.

What We Offer
We aim to provide a dynamic, inclusive, and rewarding work environment where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is nurtured, and you are able contribute to shaping the future of the maritime industry and keeping the world connected. This meaningful and rewarding role provides:

1. A unique opportunity to work with a global company with a family feel, who is a recognised leader in ship management
2. Development and mentorship to support your professional aspirations
3. A culture of professional excellence, employee care and well-being and fun
4. A competitive compensation and benefits package