Director of Talent Discovery and Selection - Shoreside

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection • Fort Lauderdale, FL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Talent Discovery and Selection – Shoreside is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy for all US and international shoreside (land-based) operations. This individual will report to the Vice President of Human Resources and lead a team of talent specialists, build robust talent pipelines, and partner closely with executive and departmental leaders to attract, assess, and secure top-tier professionals who align with the organization’s mission, values, and long-term strategic goals.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in full-cycle recruiting, international recruitment, data-driven hiring practices, and a passion for building inclusive, diverse, and high-performing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or director level role.
• Experience in the cruise, hospitality, maritime, or travel industry.
• Must possess recent experience with Workday and recruitment analytics tools.
• Familiarity with global recruiting practices and multi-jurisdictional employment requirements.
• Experience implementing or managing AI-powered recruitment tools and platforms.
• Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing recruitment teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Deep expertise in full-cycle recruiting across corporate/shoreside functions (e.g., Finance, IT, Operations, Legal, Marketing, HR).
• Strong command of sourcing strategies, innovative search techniques, passive candidate engagement and implement best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive shoreside talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives and workforce planning goals.
• Partner with senior leadership to forecast hiring needs, build succession pipelines, and shape long-term talent initiatives.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and SLAs for recruitment effectiveness, quality of hire, time-to-fill, and candidate experience.
• Lead annual and quarterly workforce planning exercises in partnership with Finance and Operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of talent specialists.
• Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular reviews, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Coach direct reports on advanced sourcing methodologies, behavioral interviewing, and stakeholder management.
• Build capacity and capability within the team to scale alongside organizational growth.
• Design and implement proactive sourcing strategies to identify passive and active talent across diverse channels including LinkedIn, professional networks, job boards, academic institutions, and industry events.
• Develop talent pools and community relationships to support current and future hiring needs.
• Leverage data, market intelligence, and competitive analysis to refine sourcing approaches and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Oversee the design and implementation of structured, competency-based interview frameworks and assessment tools.
• Ensure consistency, fairness, and legal compliance in all selection processes and decision-making.
• Collaborate with departmental leaders and HR Business Partners to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring criteria.
• Drive adoption of innovative assessment technologies and pre-employment evaluation tools to improve predictive validity.
• Champion the employer value proposition (EVP) and ensure a best-in-class candidate experience from application through onboarding.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications to amplify brand presence across digital platforms, social media, and talent communities.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, industry conferences, and professional associations.
• Gather and act on candidate feedback to continuously improve the recruitment journey.
• Optimize Workday’s recruitment technology.
• Define and track recruitment metrics; present insights and recommendations to leadership on a regular cadence.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions to streamline operations.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with applicable employment laws, data privacy regulations, and internal policies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus program.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with wellness initiatives.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and company holidays.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Discounted travel and cruise benefits for employees and eligible family members.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid work flexibility for eligible roles.
• Complimentary Lunch
• Complimentary indoor garage parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior