Viking

OCEAN - Recruiter (Remote - South East Asia)

Recruiter:
Viking
Category:
Other Cruise Jobs
Position:
Human Resources (land based)
Published:
June 17, 2025

Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travellers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences for The Thinking Person\u00AE.

Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Cond\u00E9 Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received these same Honors by both publications at the same time.

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Position: Ocean Recruiter (Remote \u2013 South East Asia)

  • Location: Remote (based in South East Asia)
  • Reports to: Senior Manager Recruiting
  • Travel Requirement: Approximately 50 - 60% (regional and international)

Role Overview:

As a Recruiter, you will be responsible for ensuring a consistent and high-quality pipeline of candidates for all vessel-based positions. You will lead the recruitment process from strategy to execution, including assessment centers, interviews, and agency coordination. This role requires strong collaboration with internal departments and external partners to uphold Viking Cruises\u2019 reputation as an Employer of Choice in the cruise industry.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Recruitment Strategy & Execution
    • Verify recruiting profiles and selection criteria with all relevant departments.
    • Regularly update recruiting requirements based on operational needs and HR policies.
    • Conduct personal and video interviews for onboard crew and officers.
    • Organize and execute assessment centers, including location planning, agency coordination, screening, interviewing, and reporting.
    • Efficiently manage crewing requests using best practices to meet deadlines.
  • Candidate & Data Management
    • Manage and update the application pool database.
    • Supervise and maintain control over the candidate resource pool.
    • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of recruitment status and key metrics.
  • Agency & Market Engagement
    • Maintain strong, trusted relationships with high-quality recruiting agencies in all relevant markets.
    • Participate in global recruiting events with partner agencies, adhering to SOPs and company standards.
    • Research competitor practices, visa requirements, and industry trends for benchmarking.
  • Employer Branding & Process Optimization
    • Support initiatives to strengthen employer branding in collaboration with recruiting marketing.
    • Follow and continuously improve defined recruiting processes to ensure efficiency and budget compliance.

\u00A0Key Qualifications

  • Experience on an ocean vessel in an upscale cruise line, within a management role is preferred
  • Full understanding of all individual positions over all departments is required
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, additional languages are a plus
  • Excellent computer knowledge (Office, SuccessFactors), administrative experience
  • Excellent organizational and interaction skills
  • Ability to work independently, committed and crew focused

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Language Requirements

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Viking

Viking

www.vikingcareers.com

THE VIKING STORY

More than 20 years ago, Viking® set the standard for what river cruising should be, and today we are the leader that all others follow. In 2015, we took the same small ship, destination-focused experience to the seas and reinvented ocean cruising. Over the years Viking has won numerous ocean and river cruise line awards from Condé Nast Traveler, Cruise Critic, Travel + Leisure, Travel Weekly and more.

Viking is a strong and dynamic company—with a growing fleet of more than 80 river ships and seven ocean vessels cruising over 100 itineraries around the world.

JOIN THE VIKING FAMILY

If you have always dreamed of combining your love of travel with the ability to grow your career, consider a position at Viking. We are the world’s leading small ship cruise line, and there is tremendous potential to advance your career with us. As part of our crew, when your ship is docked at the many destinations we visit, you can explore ashore and refresh during your free time.

Additionally, with Viking’s award-winning service and thoughtfully curated onboard experiences, our guests are typically very satisfied. This, combined with Viking’s gratuity guidelines, means that you can expect to be well rewarded as an employee on board a Viking ship.


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