Job Requirements

Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a world-renowned leader in hospitality and entertainment and has been recognized as the top cruise line for families. Our cast & crew help to ensure magic, and memories are made while creating unforgettable vacation experiences and delivering outstanding guest service every day. Are you ready to have this magic start with you?

You will be joining a highly collaborate team of recruiters located in Celebration, Florida. Your role will be to build and execute creative sourcing strategies, attract and acquire outstanding talent from around the world for employment on board our beautiful cruise ships with the potential to also support our shore side US-based professional recruitment needs. You will successfully make a difference to the fleet and shore side expansion and overall organizational growth of a dynamic business. As a dedicated talent connection professional supporting our shipboard Entertainment Operations, Security and/or Medical lines of business, you will help to source and select cast, crew and officers. If selected to interview, you must be receptive to any one of these areas as the specific lines of business will be a combination of this and confirmed at the time of offer.

Working here is not your ordinary recruitment job. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for you to interact with different countries and cultures, while enriching the lives of others. As a team, our focus is on our candidates and crew. Our goal is to provide positive recruitment and smooth onboarding experiences to all while creating unforgettable career opportunities. We are in the business of changing lives!

In this role, you will report to the Sr. Mgr-Disney Cruise Line Recruitment.

You will be required to work in Celebration, FL days four days (commonly Monday-Thursday) a week collaborating with your team and clients in our on-site offices with Friday commonly being a remote day. In this role, you will be required to periodically travel, domestically and/or internationally, to support the needs of your line(s) of business.

Your Responsibilities – How You Will Make a Difference

Develop line of business specific search strategies by facilitating passive and active talent pipelining for shipboard crew and officers through creative sourcing strategies, interactive marketing plans and networking opportunities.
Lead day-to-day shipboard recruitment needs based on labor forecasts and diversity strategies supporting shipboard Entertainment Operations, Security and/or Medical.
Potentially help to also support full life cycle recruitment for professional cast working in our US land-based operation ensuring the candidate and client experiences are met with exceptional service delivery.
Add to the success of ongoing virtual recruitment hire plans by conducting video interviews for entry level positions within Hotel & Entertainment Operations.
Project lead results-driven recruitment and business growth needs.
Collaborate with appropriate hiring leaders to develop an influential understanding of the department, business strategy and talent profiles to deliver on hiring needs.
Cultivate and establish connections with key partners within Operations, Talent Connection Marketing, Analytics, Labor/Scheduling, Compensation, and Human Resources.
Continuously develop business knowledge of the maritime and hospitality industry and current market dynamics and share your functional/technical expertise.
Lead domestic and international recruitment trips and expand our recruitment brand through attendance at job/career fairs.
Develop and cultivate relationships with Procurement Allies (hiring agents) from around the world so we can attract and excite candidates and ensure our ships are staffed with the best crew in the world.
Discover alumni networks, schools, and organizations from around the world to increase brand awareness and promote Disney Cruise Line as an employer of choice.
Lead projects that will recommend and activate new best practices to improve recruitment processes, services and/or the overall candidate experience.

Basic Qualifications – What You Will Bring

5+ years of full life cycle recruiting and developing and driving comprehensive sourcing/recruitment plans.
Readiness to collaborate with clients about talent needs, craft and implement recruitment strategies that build diverse talent pipelines to meet business needs.
Experience succeeding in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects and the need to manage requisitions are the norm.
Shown experience working as an influential change agent who can manage ambiguous and fluid situations.
Passion for the lines of business you will eventually support.
Avid social media user with proficiency in using platforms for marketing, engaging, networking, and sourcing.
Excellent consultative, presentation, facilitation and influencing skills and outstanding diligence.
Strong storyteller. Able to translate data, identify trends and relay insights.
A spirit of adventure! Willingness to pack your bags as international travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Disney Cruise Line (shipboard or shore side).
Expertise in the cruise industry.
Experience with Brassring, Workday, Phenom, or an equivalent Applicant Tracking System.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in Celebration, FL is $ 111,500 to $ 136,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

This position is with Magical Cruise Company, Limited, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

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