Talent Acquisition Sourcer
Position is hybrid in Weybridge, UK.
Royal Caribbean Group is the world’s largest cruise line, currently offering an exciting opportunity to join a global business blazing a trail in the travel industry.
Our shipboard TA team has an exciting career opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Sourcer to create magic on the seas.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent career development opportunities.
Position Summary
The Talent Acquisition Sourcer plays a vital role in supporting global shipboard hiring by using creative sourcing techniques and building strong, proactive talent pipelines.
Responsible for finding and attracting great people for shipboard roles at every level, working closely with recruiters and hiring teams to maintain a steady flow of talent in a fast‑paced global market.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Sources candidates through various channels including social media, job boards, talent pools, referrals, and direct sourcing techniques.
* Gets creative with sourcing strategies to attract great candidates for shipboard roles globally, from high‑volume to niche positions.
* Builds and maintains talent pipelines for critical shipboard roles, ensuring readiness for current and future hiring needs.
* Posts job advertisements across multiple platforms to ensure roles stand out in the right talent markets.
* Conducts initial candidate screenings to understand skills, experience, and overall fit for marine shipboard roles.
* Ensures job descriptions and role expectations are clearly communicated to all candidates.
* Partners with recruitment team to identify sourcing gaps and share ideas to strengthen talent pipelines.
* Builds relationships with universities, industry bodies, and government organisations to support talent attraction.
* Keeps up to date with hiring trends, labour markets, and competitor activity, sharing insights to improve recruitment.
* Helps create a positive candidate experience through clear, timely communication and support throughout the hiring journey.
* Represents the company at career fairs, recruitment events, and professional networking opportunities.
* Maintains accurate candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensures proper documentation of all recruitment activities.
* Monitors and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational business goals are consistently met.
Experience / Skills
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience sourcing candidates in a high‑volume recruitment environment (global experience is a plus).
* Solid understanding of sourcing techniques, talent mapping, and building proactive talent pools, with curiosity and creativity to find great people even for hard‑to‑fill roles.
* Experience sourcing within marine, cruising, engineering or medical sectors preferred.
* Ability to analyse recruitment data, generate reports, and track what’s working.
* Strong communicator who enjoys working with others and building relationships.
* Comfortable working in a fast‑moving, multicultural environment where priorities can change.
* Experience with ATS platforms, job boards, and social media, along with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Royal Caribbean Group is committed to providing equal employment and promotion opportunities to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment. Equal employment and promotion opportunities are available to all qualified persons.
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