Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field preferred.
8+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or director level role.
Experience in the cruise, hospitality, maritime, or travel industry.
Must possess recent experience with Workday and recruitment analytics tools.
Familiarity with global recruiting practices and multi-jurisdictional employment requirements.
Experience implementing or managing AI-powered recruitment tools and platforms.
A proven track record of building and scaling high-performing recruitment teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive shoreside talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives.
Partner with senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and build succession pipelines.
Establish and monitor KPIs and SLAs for recruitment effectiveness and candidate experience.
Lead workforce planning in partnership with Finance and Operations.
Mentor and develop a team of talent specialists to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Design and implement proactive sourcing strategies to identify diverse talent.
Oversee the design of structured, competency-based interview frameworks and assessment tools.
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Generous paid time off (PTO) and company holidays.
401(k) with employer match.
Discounted travel and cruise benefits for employees and eligible family members.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
Hybrid work flexibility for eligible roles.
Complimentary lunch and indoor garage parking.
Full Job Description
The Director of Talent Discovery and Selection - Shoreside is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy for all US and international shoreside (land-based) operations. This individual will report to the Vice President of Human Resources and lead a team of talent specialists, build robust talent pipelines, and partner closely with executive and departmental leaders to attract, assess, and secure top-tier professionals who align with the organization's mission, values, and long-term strategic goals.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in full-cycle recruiting, international recruitment, data-driven hiring practices, and a passion for building inclusive, diverse, and high-performing teams.
Location: Downtown Fort Lauderdale - Hybrid/3 Days Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Talent Leadership
Develop and execute a comprehensive shoreside talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives and workforce planning goals.
Partner with senior leadership to forecast hiring needs, build succession pipelines, and shape long-term talent initiatives.
Establish and monitor KPIs and SLAs for recruitment effectiveness, quality of hire, time-to-fill, and candidate experience.
Lead annual and quarterly workforce planning exercises in partnership with Finance and Operations.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of talent specialists.
Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular reviews, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Coach direct reports on advanced sourcing methodologies, behavioral interviewing, and stakeholder management.
Build capacity and capability within the team to scale alongside organizational growth.
Talent Discovery & Sourcing
Design and implement proactive sourcing strategies to identify passive and active talent across diverse channels including LinkedIn, professional networks, job boards, academic institutions, and industry events.
Develop talent pools and community relationships to support current and future hiring needs.
Leverage data, market intelligence, and competitive analysis to refine sourcing approaches and stay ahead of industry trends.
Selection & Assessment
Oversee the design and implementation of structured, competency-based interview frameworks and assessment tools.
Ensure consistency, fairness, and legal compliance in all selection processes and decision-making.
Collaborate with departmental leaders and HR Business Partners to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring criteria.
Drive adoption of innovative assessment technologies and pre-employment evaluation tools to improve predictive validity.
Employer Brand & Candidate Experience
Champion the employer value proposition (EVP) and ensure a best-in-class candidate experience from application through onboarding.
Partner with Marketing and Communications to amplify brand presence across digital platforms, social media, and talent communities.
Represent the organization at career fairs, industry conferences, and professional associations.
Gather and act on candidate feedback to continuously improve the recruitment journey.
Technology, Data & Process Excellence
Optimize Workday's recruitment technology.
Define and track recruitment metrics; present insights and recommendations to leadership on a regular cadence.
Identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions to streamline operations.
Ensure all recruitment activities comply with applicable employment laws, data privacy regulations, and internal policies.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field preferred.
8+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or director level role.
Experience in the cruise, hospitality, maritime, or travel industry.
Must possess recent experience with Workday and recruitment analytics tools.
Familiarity with global recruiting practices and multi-jurisdictional employment requirements.
Experience implementing or managing AI-powered recruitment tools and platforms.
Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing recruitment teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Deep expertise in full-cycle recruiting across corporate/shoreside functions (e.g., Finance, IT, Operations, Legal, Marketing, HR).
Strong command of sourcing strategies, innovative search techniques, passive candidate engagement and implement best practices.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and executive presence.
