Senior HR Manager - Shipboard

Where passion meets opportunity

The best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail!

Your Purpose

As a Sr. HR Manager - Shipboard, you will support our HR / People Services onboard team in fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment. You will play a critical role in helping to enhance the daily lives of our team members onboard both MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys.

Your Impact

• Support HR onboard team in delivering consistent and engaging employee experiences across both MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys ships

• Support recruitment efforts for shipboard HR / People Services functions, to ensure candidates align with our culture and values

• Lead the onboarding process for new HR team members, creating a welcoming and informative journey

• Collaborating with the Employee Engagement team on key events and activities

• Help design and implement employee experience and well-being initiatives that boost engagement, satisfaction, and retention

• Oversee the management of onboard Crew / Host Welfare Accounts

• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles throughout HR programs

• Administer employee engagement surveys (routine and ad hoc), analyse data, and deliver insights with actionable recommendations

• Track the effectiveness of engagement and well-being initiatives and help adjust strategies accordingly

• Manage internal content platforms to ensure consistency and clarity in communications

• Regular ship visits to ensure implementation of initiatives and build strong shipboard staff relationships

• Collaborate with the IT Department to drive enhancements and new implementations within our platforms, aimed at improving crew experience and engagement

• Partner with the extended HR team across the Cruise Divisions Crew offices, to support the implementation, communication, and periodic review of new policies, procedures, and processes

• Provide ad hoc support for various projects and initiatives as required

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day HR and People Services matters in the absence of a Travelling Fleet Supervisor

• Provide support to shoreside teams on shipboard HR matters related to MSC & Explora Journeys

Your Journey so far

• Degree in Human Resources, Business or Psychology

• 5+ years’ experience as HR Manager/Director onboard large cruise ships

• In-depth knowledge of international maritime law (STCW, ILO and MLC) as well as various labor laws such as POEA, TAC and EU GDPR

• Good knowledge of MSC Cruises & Explora Journeys HR onboard procedures is nice to have

• Good knowledge of MSC Cruises & Explora Journeys organizational structure for onboard functions is nice to have

Your Essentials

• Shipboard experience as HR Director or as a Sr. Leader onboard large cruise ships.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Extensive experience working with diverse teams and cultures

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of professionalism, with a strong attention to detail

• Strong decision-making skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools

• Fluency in English is required; any other language is an advantage

• EU Passport or right to work in Switzerland.

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.

Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.

Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!