Recruitment Manager

Job description

The Recruitment Manager is responsible for sourcing, attracting and hiring job candidates for open positions ensuring that Clients'/Principals’ needs are met by finding candidates that match their requirements and open job positions.

1. Supports the design, implementation and delivery of the end-to-end Recruitment Strategy for deck / engine, including candidate sourcing, interviewing, assessment and selection.
2. Maintains contact with regional officers and crew on leave; updating the contact manager, of the crews availability, documents and certifications validity, training needs , availability and validity of US Visa, MCV and any other information that may be necessary towards the crew’s planned placement in accordance with the Company’s procedures.
3. Sends compliant proposal of officers to crewing team and ensure Medical examination, Training, Flag state and travel arrangements, including visas are done promptly.
4. Ensures COE is issued and seafarers endorsed to crewing are fully compliant.
5. Responsible for of sourcing senior ranks i.e. Masters and Chief Officer as required by Crewing and for supporting the sourcing activities of the recruiters for deck/engine department.
6. Ensures the team’s best productivity through motivating and supporting his/her direct reports with clear action plans, tasks, and monitoring.
7. Develops contacts and maintains positive relationships with various maritime authorities and embassies/consulates in the region.
8. Ensures that seamless crewing operations is achieved through securing required services and assistance from various maritime authorities and embassies/consulates in the region.
9. Ensures robust talent pools for future positions through effective and efficient planning, monitoring, and execution of sourcing strategies.
10. Manages the selection and assessment materials and processes ensuring its alignment with the overall hiring direction of the organization.
11. Creates and maintains accurate reporting to the business including KPIs, key objectives and PDR’s team.
12. Monitors the rotation planner in consultation with the crew management team.

KEY SUCCESS MEASURES:

1. Below threshold aging requisitions
2. Meeting the Hires-to-Goal target consistently
3. Above average Job Offer Acceptance rate
4. Positive feedback from stakeholders

ESSENTIAL:

• 10+ years' of experience in resourcing ideally gained in-house or with large RPOs in a multinational environment.
• Thorough knowledge if the shipboard hierarchy, responsibilities, basic job description and certification requirements for officers and ratings in accordance with MLC 2006 ,STCW 2010
• Working knowledge of various flag state requirements, including familiarity with procedures for obtaining flag state CEC.
• Familiarity with the organizational set-up of ITF and their relationship with various affiliated (seafarers) trade unions, and with all procedural requirements necessary for obtaining Blue Certificate. Knowledge of applicable conditions of service and seafarers wage structure.
• Basic knowledge of Maritime Geography, Visa formalities, restrictions.
• Working knowledge of handling P&I matters including contract approvals and crew claims.
• Proven track record of managing large resourcing teams (hiring 3,000+ employees) across the region in an operational capacity.
• A confident communicator with very strong command of English a must (verbal and written)

DESIRABLE:

• Influencing skills
• Seagoing experience is preferable but not a must
• Thorough understanding of the role of the various international bodies e.g. ILO & ITF, in the formulation of rules and regulations that govern the terms of employment of seafarers
• Working knowledge of special terms governing seamen (air) travel including incentives and/or special fares offered