Position Overview:
The Recruitment Officer/Manager will take a strategic and leadership role in managing the end-to-end recruitment process for the company, with a focus on attracting, selecting, and onboarding top talent for both shore-based and vessel-based positions. This role will ensure that hiring strategies align with the companys operational needs, industry regulations, and long-term workforce planning goals in the shipping and maritime sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full recruitment cycle from manpower planning, job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection to onboarding.
• Collaborate with department heads and vessel managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment plans that meet operational timelines.
• Oversee recruitment for both office-based and seafarer roles, ensuring compliance with maritime labor laws, international standards (e.g., MLC 2006), and company policies.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through partnerships with maritime academies, training centers, industry associations, and recruitment agencies.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates in a competitive shipping industry market.
• Manage and analyze recruitment metrics to improve efficiency, quality of hires, and time-to-fill rates.
• Conduct pre-employment checks, background verifications, and ensure required maritime certifications are valid and up to date.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior recruiters or recruitment assistants.
• Represent the company at job fairs, industry events, and recruitment campaigns locally and internationally.
• Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and workforce availability within the shipping sector.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Maritime Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years recruitment experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead recruiter rolepreferably in shipping, maritime, or logistics industries.
• Strong understanding of maritime labor requirements, industry regulations, and crewing processes.
• Proven ability to recruit for hard-to-fill and specialized maritime positions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS/ATS systems.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally for recruitment campaigns and events.