Manager, HR & Crewing

Roles And Responsibilities Crewing Manage and oversee day-to-day crewing operations / activities Supervise local Crewing Team in daily crewing operations / activities Ensure that crewing requirements of SSAV fleet are met, in accordance to clients’/charters’ and operations expectations Review and streamline crewing operations to align to HQ’s policy and procedure and to optimise crew mob/demob and related costs Ensure that crew line-up to join ship hold valid documents and certificates, complying to company and charter’s certification and training requirements Ensure that crew line-up to join ship hold required valid visa / work passes / permits to join ship Manage and ensure that Crewing Team update and maintain crew profile and documentation in crew management system (Compas) promptly and accurately per KPI Approve crew movements, flights bookings, employment contracts and payroll in crew management and crew payroll systems Liaise and coordinate closely with Payroll Team (for international and Brazil crew) on payment of crew wages and reimbursements/claims promptly and without error Manage and liaise with Insurance Team on crew P&I matters Actively participate in crew engagement (eg seminar, workshop, briefings, ship visits) Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders; crewing focal point with labour unions, lawyers and vendors Review and lead Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations with unions and implementation of CBA after sign-off Review and approve purchase orders and associated invoices for crew ops/mob/demob in-line with presented budget and per FAL Develop team members skills and competencies Any other crewing related functions assigned by Function and BU Head. Onshore HR Act as the onshore HR point of contact for the local Brazil team, alongside crewing duties. Support onshore employee relations, performance management, and day-to-day HR queries. Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and contract administration for onshore staff. Advise local management on Brazilian labour law compliance and HR policy application. Liaise with HQ Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and L&D on onshore hiring, development, and training needs. Support local payroll and benefits administration for onshore employees. Requirements Degree in HR / Crew Management preferred 8+ years in Crewing / HR operations (offshore vessels), including team management. Good knowledge of international crewing regulations including flag state requirements, STCW, ILO, MLC2006 Strong team orientation and ability to manage cross cultural crew and relationships in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Good written and communication skills Fluent in Portuguese and English Good interpersonal and social skills Positive with open growth mindset Independent and resilient Competencies Operational leadership and team supervision Union negotiation and industrial relations Stakeholder management across clients, unions, and vendors HR generalist skills alongside crewing expertise Compliance and attention to detail