HR Director for Mitsui Cruises

V.Ships Leisure is looking for a HR Director on behalf of Mitsui Cruises.

• The shipboard Human Resources Director is a newly created role established to lead and manage all HR functions onboard Mitsui Ocean Cruises’ vessels. Serving as the primary HR business partner for shipboard operations, this position is responsible for overseeing crew welfare and engagement, employee relations, and compliance with company policies, applicable labour laws and maritime regulations.
• In collaboration with shipboard and shoreside leadership teams, the HR Director will assist with the development and implementation of HR policies, promote crew wellbeing, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. They will empower and provide direction to department heads, ensuring they can resolve crew issues fairly, consistently, and in line with company standards.
• Through strategic guidance and partnership, the HR Director will help build a culture of respect, integrity, and cultural awareness that support Mitsui Ocean Cruises’ mission of delivering exceptional service, while driving business objectives and supporting sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Crew Welfare and Employee Relations
• Employee Engagement C Recognition
• Policy Development and Implementation
• Cultural Integration
• Communication and Liaison
• HR Administration C Compliance
• Training C Development
• Crisis Management C Emergency Support
• Strategic HR Planning

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Resilience and Flexibility: Able to adapt to the demands of a dynamic shipboard environment and respond to complex issues promptly.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrates high cultural awareness and sensitivity, essential for supporting a multinational crew.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively across all levels of the crew and with shore-side teams.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Able to analyse situations and implement practical solutions that align with company values and CBA requirements.
• Strategic Mindset: Understands the broader organizational goals and how to align HR practices to support these objectives.
• Confidentiality and Integrity: Maintains confidentiality with sensitive HR matters, demonstrating a high level of trustworthiness 

Ǫualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 4 years’ HR leadership experience in the maritime or hospitality industry, preferably with exposure to CBAs and multicultural environments.
• Proven track record of effectively managing employee relations and supporting crew welfare in high-pressure, transient or isolated settings.
• Familiarity with maritime labour regulations, CBAs, and HR best practices in the cruise
  sector.

Benefits

Contract length:  3 months on/ 3 months off

About Mitsui Ocean Cruises

MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES is part of the MOL group, one of the oldest and largest shipping companies in the world. A theme of MOL group’s "BLUE ACTION 2035" strategy is the expansion of our cruise business, and we will welcome the luxury cruise ship MITSUI OCEAN FUJI (ex-Seabourn Odyssey) to our fleet this year.

Together with MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES’ existing cruise ship, Nippon Maru, MITSUI OCEAN FUJI will offer the best of Japanese hospitality in a luxury setting. With a variety of international itineraries, MITSUI OCEAN FUJI will feature outstanding cuisine and a truly relaxing environment for her guests. At the heart of MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES’ philosophy is a commitment to omotenashi, the uniquely Japanese way of taking care of our guests’ wellbeing, from the heart.

V.Ships Leisure has been appointed as ship manager and is currently recruiting deck and engine crew to serve on MITSUI OCEAN FUJI. Successful applicants will be part of a truly international crew and will have the satisfaction of being among the first to join MITSUI OCEAN FUJI during her exciting inaugural season.