MSC Cruises

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Recruiter:
MSC Cruises
Category:
Land Based Jobs
Position:
Human Resources & Recruitment
Published:
August 5, 2026

Where passion meets opportunity

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

Your Purpose

MSC Cruises, the world's third largest cruise line, is expanding its Talent Acquisition function in support of its continued growth in the US market. We are seeking a Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team on a 5-month contract to provide maternity leave coverage. This role will support full-cycle recruitment across a broad range of corporate and commercial functions, partnering closely with hiring managers to attract, assess, and hire top talent.

The ideal candidate is an experienced corporate recruiter with strong full-cycle recruiting capabilities, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. This role is based within commuting distance of downtown Miami and requires 4 days per week in the office.

Your Impact

 

  • Manage the full-cycle recruitment process across a variety of corporate and commercial positions, from intake through offer and onboarding.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, develop recruiting strategies, and provide guidance throughout the recruitment process.
  • Build strong relationships with business leaders and act as a trusted Talent Acquisition partner.
  • Source and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, direct outreach, and other sourcing channels.
  • Conduct candidate screening interviews to evaluate technical qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
  • Coordinate interview processes, provide timely feedback, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience from application through offer.
  • Manage offer preparation, negotiations, and handoff to onboarding in partnership with HR.
  • Maintain accurate data within the Applicant Tracking System and ensure compliance with recruiting processes and documentation.
  • Utilize recruiting metrics and reporting to monitor pipeline health, time-to-fill, and hiring progress.
  • Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to support recruiting initiatives, process improvements, talent pipelining, and employer branding activities as needed.
  • Develop a strong understanding of MSC Cruises' business functions to effectively recruit across departments including Marketing, Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, Legal, Commercial, Revenue Management, Sales, Customer Service, and other corporate teams.

Your Journey so far

   

  • 3-5+ years of full-cycle corporate recruiting experience, either in-house or within an agency environment supporting corporate functions.
  • Experience recruiting across multiple business functions such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Procurement, Legal, Customer Service, Operations, or other corporate disciplines.
  • Strong understanding of corporate organizational structures and the ability to recruit for a diverse range of professional-level positions.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while delivering an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience.
  • Experience developing sourcing strategies and proactively identifying talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and direct outreach.
  • Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence hiring managers and represent MSC Cruises professionally in the mar

Your Essentials

Information about visa requirements if any:

  • US Passport or US Permanent Resident
  • MSC Cruises is an E-Verify employer

MSC Cruises USA is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. It is our policy to employ and promote qualified candidates without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications and business needs.

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!

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WHERE PASSION MEETS OPPORTUNITY

MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America. A global cruise brand with 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.

Join us and be part of a global family where together we achieve the extraordinary!


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