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Your Purpose
MSC Cruises, the world’s third largest cruise line, is expanding its Talent Acquisition function in support of its continued growth in the US market. We are hiring a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead hiring for high-impact, business-critical, and leadership-level roles across the organization. This role requires deep full-cycle recruiting experience, a strong track record of improving recruiting processes, and a thoughtful, data-driven approach to talent strategy. This person will serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders and play a key role in attracting and securing exceptional talent for some of the company’s most important hires. This role is based within commuting distance of downtown Miami and requires 4 days per week in office.
Your Impact
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for critical roles across the business, including high-profile leadership positions.
- Build strong relationships with hiring managers and senior leaders, serving as a trusted Talent Acquisition partner and advisor.
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand talent needs, shape job descriptions, and develop effective recruiting strategies. Provide data-driven recommendations on how to attract and assess top talent.
- Use recruiting metrics and analytics to track key performance indicators such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, source of hire, and candidate conversion rates.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR leadership to streamline and optimize hiring processes.
- Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to build strong pipelines of qualified candidates. Leverage a mix of traditional and innovative sourcing channels, including social media, job boards, employee referrals, networking, and direct outreach, while using data to refine strategy and improve results.
- Conduct proactive talent mapping, market research, and competitive benchmarking to inform search strategy and stay ahead of industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor hiring practices.
- Lead in-depth candidate screening and interview processes to assess qualifications, leadership capabilities, and overall fit.
- Leverage data and feedback to optimize candidate engagement, reduce time-to-hire, and enhance the overall candidate experience.
- Lead the offer process by advising hiring managers on compensation, negotiating complex offers with senior candidates, and ensuring a smooth transition from offer acceptance through onboarding.
- Ensure a positive, transparent, and professional experience for candidates throughout the hiring process. Provide timely feedback and keep candidates informed at every stage.
Your Journey so far
- 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting and/or executive recruitment experience, with a strong track record of hiring for complex, business-critical, and leadership-level roles from manager through SVP.
- Significant in-house recruiting experience within a high-growth, large-scale, or fast-paced environment, with proven success leading searches across functions such as sales, marketing, procurement, IT, and other strategic corporate areas.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage recruiting data and analytics to identify trends, generate insights, and improve hiring outcomes. Strong proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools, with experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment analytics platforms.
- Deep experience developing targeted sourcing strategies and engaging high-caliber talent through multiple channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking, and direct outreach.
- Strong interviewing and assessment skills, including experience conducting competency-based, behavioral, and situational interviews to evaluate leadership capability, organizational fit, and long-term potential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex insights in a clear and actionable manner, influence senior stakeholders, and represent the company credibly with candidates.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority searches simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and a high bar for candidate quality.
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems such as SuccessFactors, Workday, or Greenhouse, as well as recruiting analytics platforms such as LinkedIn Talent Insights, Google Analytics, or similar performance-tracking tools.
Your Essentials
- US Passport or US Permanent Resident
- MSC Cruises is an E-Verify employe
Our commitment
We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.
Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!
