Human Resources Director (Cruise Lines / Shipping Lines)

What the Work Looks Like

• Leading the development and execution of enterprise-wide people strategy, workforce planning, and organizational design to support long-term business objectives
• Partnering with senior leadership and Corporate HR to drive talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives
• Overseeing day-to-day HR operations, including Office Administration services, to ensure delivery aligns with client expectations and contractual obligations
• Identifying and mitigating HR-related operational risks, including regulatory compliance and workforce fluctuations, while developing business continuity plans
• Coaching and mentoring HR teams through structured one-on-one sessions covering career goals, performance feedback, and skill development
• Leveraging HR analytics and workforce metrics to identify trends, inform business decisions, and improve engagement, retention, and productivity
• Managing the HR budget, including cost control and financial analysis specific to HR functions
• Serving as the primary point of contact for HR-related matters with internal stakeholders, regulators, and external partners

What We Look For

Must Have

• Availability to work Philippine day-shift hours supporting a Philippines-based HR function
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7 to 10 years of progressive HR experience, including 3 to 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience leading end-to-end HR operations for a multinational or enterprise organization
• Strong working knowledge of HRIS/HCM platforms for managing employee data and analyzing HR metrics
• Background in cruise lines, shipping lines, maritime, travel, and other related industries.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness

Strong Advantage

• Master's degree or MBA in a relevant field
• Experience with Oracle ORC (recruitment) and Dayforce (payroll) or comparable enterprise systems
• Experience developing and managing HR budgets with cost control and financial analysis responsibilities
• Familiarity with compliance software for tracking labor law adherence across jurisdictions

Nice to Have

• Leadership or management certification, such as SHRM-SCP or HRCI
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) for training and development
• Background in a shared services, RPO, or multi-entity corporate structure