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