Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
Recruitment Sourcing Associate

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The Royal Caribbean Group’s Talent Acquisition Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Recruitment Sourcing Associate, reporting to the Director of Marine Recruitment.
Position Summary:
The Recruitment Sourcing Associate plays a key role in supporting global shipboard talent acquisition efforts by executing innovative sourcing strategies and maintaining a proactive talent pipeline. This role focuses on identifying and attracting top-tier talent for shipboard positions across all operational levels. Collaborating closely with recruiters and hiring partners, the Recruitment Sourcing Associate ensures the company has access to a steady talent pool while staying competitive in the global market.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development:
- Develops and executes sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates for shipboard roles globally, including high-volume and specialised positions
- Sources candidates through various channels, including social media, job boards, talent pools, referrals, and direct sourcing techniques
- Builds and maintains proactive talent pipelines for critical shipboard roles, ensuring a consistent flow of candidates to meet current and future hiring needs
- Executes targeted recruitment campaigns for emerging talent, new builds, and hard-to-fill roles
- Posts job advertisements across multiple platforms and ensures visibility in key talent markets
Stakeholder Collaboration & Market Insights:
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- Collaborates with recruiters and hiring managers to understand workforce planning needs and hiring forecasts
- Partners with the recruitment team to identify sourcing gaps and recommend strategies to improve talent supply
- Develops partnerships with universities, industry organisations, and government agencies to support strategic talent sourcing initiatives (e.g., career fairs, job fairs, and government employment portals)
- Provides market insights and analysis, including hiring trends, labour market conditions, and competitor benchmarking, to optimise recruitment strategies
Candidate Screening & Evaluation:
- Conducts initial screening of candidates to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit for Marine shipboard roles
- Utilises competency-based interviewing techniques to evaluate candidate suitability and readiness for the shipboard environment
- Assists recruiters in evaluating candidates for specific hiring campaigns and provides recommendations for further consideration
- Ensures job descriptions and role expectations are clearly communicated to all candidates
Data Management & Performance Analytics:
- Maintains accurate candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensures proper documentation of all recruitment activities
- Prepares and analyses productivity reports, sourcing metrics, and talent pipeline dashboards to track sourcing effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
- Monitors and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational business goals are consistently met
Candidate Experience & Employer Branding:
- Actively promotes the company’s employer brand and core values during all sourcing interactions
- Contributes to positive candidate experiences by providing timely communication, guidance, and feedback throughout the hiring process
- Represents the company at career fairs, recruitment events, and professional networking opportunities


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What we'd love you to have:
- Minimum of 2 years of sourcing or recruitment experience, preferably in global talent acquisition
- Experience sourcing within the marine, cruising, engineering, or medical sectors preferred
- Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, talent mapping, and proactive talent pooling techniques. Drive to remain proficient and creative to source top and hard-to-find talent
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job boards, and social media recruiting tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to analyse sourcing data, generate reports, and measure sourcing effectiveness
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment with shifting priorities
- Knowledge of international recruitment compliance and employment laws
We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We hope to see you onboard soon!
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