Talent Partner

Ocean Infinity

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive. We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era. We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea. We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work. We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry. We are not your average workplace. Ocean Infinity is seeking a Talent Partner to deliver critical hires and support key people operations initiatives, helping the business scale and accelerate impact. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers—including senior leaders - and functional leads to run effective hiring processes and ensure new joiners are set up for success from day one.

Requirements

Experienced in recruiting within fast-paced, scaling, or start-up environments.
Skilled at sourcing for specialist and niche roles across diverse geographies, comfortable using a range of channels and tools to find talent.
Able to build trusted relationships with hiring managers and influence hiring decisions where needed.
Confident managing competing priorities and balancing speed, quality, and candidate experience.
Data-minded, using metrics to inform decisions, spot trends, and drive improvements.
An excellent communicator, able to represent Ocean Infinity compellingly to candidates and keep stakeholders informed throughout the hiring process.
Committed to delivering a positive experience for hiring teams, candidates and new hires alike, recognising that recruitment is two-way process, and every interaction reflects our standards, values, and the reality of working here.
Familiar with basic HR operations, including probation tracking, goal setting, and compliance with local employment laws.
A team player who collaborates well with HR colleagues and contributes to broader people team initiatives.

Responsibilities

Working as a key member of the Talent Acquisition team and aligned to the Ocean Infinity Solutions part of Ocean Infinity
Manage end-to-end recruitment across international locations, delivering key hires in line with our strategic workforce plan.
Partner with hiring managers to run structured, competency-based hiring processes that ensure quality and consistency.
Build and nurture talent pipelines using proactive sourcing strategies, ATS tools, and external platforms to stay ahead of hiring demand.
Engage passive candidates and maintain warm relationships with high calibre talent for future opportunities.
Provide market intelligence to hiring managers, including insights on talent availability, competitor activity, and salary benchmarking.
Manage the offer process end-to-end, including benchmarking, preparing offers, leading negotiations, and closing candidates.
Coordinate with external recruitment partners where needed, ensuring they deliver to agreed standards and timelines.
Track and report on hiring metrics, using data to identify bottlenecks and improve outcomes.
Coordinate new hire pre-boarding activities, partnering with centralised HR admin teams and hiring managers to ensure new hires have everything in place before day one.
Support the delivery of a structured onboarding experience, providing new joiners with clear priorities and success measures through probation.
Enable managers to take ownership of integration and early development, providing guidance and tools to support new hire success.
Identify gaps or pain points in the onboarding journey and recommend practical improvements to leadership.