Onboard HR Manager

Carnival UK is the operating company for P&O Cruises & Cunard. We provide world class cruise holidays and take enormous pride from bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain’s rich seafaring heritage. That legacy of elegance and style, of beautiful ships, inspiring leadership and guest-obsessed service excellence lives on today, as we evolve ourselves for tomorrow. Working at Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard) means being part of a tight-knit but truly global team made up of friendly, happy, caring people. Parts of our business are incredibly diverse, but we work hard every day to promote even greater inclusion, fresh ideas and different perspectives. Whatever our role or background, we share high standards, heartfelt values and a sense of belonging. We’re focused on well-being every day, as well as being supportive and compassionate when we need it most.

Here at Carnival UK, we have an exciting opportunity for an Onboard HR Manager (3.5 Stripes) to join our fleet of ships. Working across both P&O Cruises and Cunard this role is part of the Senior Leadership team on the ship, crucial to supporting and driving people initiatives whilst guiding the teams on all aspects of HR.

Day to day activities of the HR Manager:

• Employee Relations – providing expert knowledge and support to the management teams
• Performance Management – Supporting our onboard leaders to communicate performance expectations and priorities, as well as development planning for optimum business performance
• Culture – Implement HR initiatives to drive culture change based on our Culture Essentials
• Coaching and development – Directly supporting officers to deliver great employee experiences
• Talent Management – Working with fleet resourcing to co-ordinate, deliver and facilitate internal mobility
• Safety – Develop and champion the safety culture onboard
• Leading – Managing a small administration team and the onboard Learning and Development Officer. You will be responsible for ensuring the department delivers its goals and objectives which support great customer and employee experiences
• Welfare Champion – Closely monitor onboard welfare initiatives and manage welfare budget to ensure engagement and retention of crew

Essential applicant requirements

• CIPD qualified, preferably to graduate level, or other equivalent HR qualification
• HR Management and/or HR Business Partner experience is essential
• Strong operational and generalist background within a high-volume industry
• Previous experience of delivering leadership and management training
• Performance management experience
• Significant employee relations experience.

Reasons to join us

• Travel the world all expenses paid, no accommodation or food costs
• Company paid business class seats on flights over 4 hours
• Fully funded travel to joining destination
• Single cabin, fully serviced daily
• Pension plan
• Tax free income for many qualifying countries
• Private Health Insurance for yourself and family (conditions apply)
• Dental care
• Achievable bonus scheme
• Full access to Guest F&B outlets across the ship
• Friends and Family discounted cruises
• Annualised contract with working pattern of 10-12 weeks on assignment, followed by 10-12 weeks off assignment (200 of 365 days worked per year)
• Relatives travel onboard with you while you work

During the recruitment and on boarding process we may not be able to offer an exact start date, but as soon as we do, we will let you know and make sure you have plenty of notice and support to get ready for your adventure with us.

We are working hard to build a flexible and inclusive culture. As part of our culture difference is valued and our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from everyone because inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership and pregnancy & maternity.