Traveling Fleet Human Resources Director

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises, the employer of choice in the cruise industry. As a member of the Princess Family, you'll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.

The Traveling Fleet Human Resources Director is responsible for strengthening the effectiveness, consistency, and compliance of the shipboard Human Resources function across the fleet. This role partners closely with shipboard and shoreside leadership to ensure HR services, people practices, and governance standards are delivered in line with Princess Cruises' Core Values, Purpose, and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership & Business Partnership: Acts as a strategic HR partner to shipboard leadership, supporting operational objectives across Deck, Technical, Hotel, and shoreside functions.
• People Leadership, Talent Development & Employee Relations: Oversees performance management processes and coaches leaders and HR Officers on effective people management.
• Onboard Presence, HR Audits & Service Consistency: Conducts regular ship visits to ensure consistent, high-quality HR service delivery.
• Crew Engagement, Culture & Brand Representation: Acts as a visible ambassador for Princess Cruises, consistently role-modelling company values and service excellence.
• Compliance, Governance & Risk Management: Serves as Subject Matter Expert for MLC 2006, supporting audit preparation, training, and ongoing compliance.

Leadership Expectations – Princess Leader

• Inspiring Passionate Teams: Creating an inclusive, respectful environment where integrity, empathy, and open communication drive engagement and growth.
• Delivering Operational Excellence: Setting clear expectations, maintaining high standards, and using insight and experience to support effective execution.
• Championing Personalized Service: Leading with empathy and empowering teams to deliver exceptional and memorable guest experiences.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Five years’ progressive Human Resources Management experience, which could include, but not limited to, Learning & Development experience, Employee Relations experience, or high-level HR Administration or Supervisory experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Shipboard experience is strongly preferred.
• Must possess strong leadership, organizational and presentation skills, as well as high self-motivation.
• Unwavering commitment to - and leadership of - business ethics, integrity, and high professional confidentiality standards.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Ability to multi-task, including flexibility to quickly respond to a dynamic 24/7 operation.
• Able to communicate at a high level with shipboard and corporate personnel.
• Ability to multi-task and handle constantly changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive travel required.
• Ability to serve as a knowledgeable and subject matter expert in HR topics to Executive Management Teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and easily approachable.
• Excellent organizational management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Advanced verbal, non-verbal, written communication skills.
• The ability to practice and coach organization managers in the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• For the safety of yourself and others on board, certain physical abilities shall be maintained. Must be able to bend, climb, perform repetitive motion, and repetitively heavy lift.
• Must maintain physical fitness to perform tasks associated with job.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package.
• Your own comfortable single cabin - your private space to relax and recharge.
• Company-paid travel to and from the ship, so you can focus on the journey ahead.
• Access to exclusive areas and benefits onboard (depending on the rank and occupational group).
• A vibrant recreation and welfare program designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
• Access to exceptional learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
• The chance to travel the world, exploring exciting destinations while doing what you love.
• A welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued.