HR Director (shipboard)

Aim of the Position

As onboard HR Director, you will be the Costa culture Ambassador responsible for managing our Crew and  supporting Company Business strategy.

Main responsibilities

• Identifying and reporting potential ways to simplify HR processes by proposing valid alternatives
• Assisting Ship Management during inspections (i.e. Port State Control, HESS…)
• Running the onboard HR desk and participating in recruitment, internal mobility and talent scouting processes
• Assisting the Captain in conducting random checks on compliance, disciplinary disembarkations, ethical misconduct and onboard Crew complaints
• Coordinating the Welfare Committee to ensure high-quality Crew recreational activities and promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Welcoming newly hired personnel and explaining them the main onboard rules to facilitate a smooth integration
• Overseeing the quality of learning and development activities
• Assisting Evaluators and Evaluatees during the evaluation process
• Facilitating the resolution of potential conflicts between Crew Members
• Support the Shore Office Management in planning and improving HR processes and project

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited University or College in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field
• At least 3 years’ experience managing a staff
• At least 2 years’ experience in Recruiting and Industrial Relations
• Investigation, negotiation, resolving grievances and conflicts
• Staff management, coaching and counseling
• Supervision of disciplinary action
• Efficient and good communicator
• At ease with public speaking
• Problem solving oriented
• Computer literacy
• Spoken English level C1
• Spoken Italian level C1
• Another language between French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin) is a plus
• Previous shipboard experience is a plus