Recruitment Sourcing Associate

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:

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

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