Crew Scheduler

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive
Posted
22 Mar 2021
Closes
19 Apr 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Crew Scheduler

Avonmouth, Bristol

GBPcompetitive + company benefits

Harding is leading the way in innovative onboard cruise retailing, adopting a Trinity Partnership approach with our cruise line partners and brand partners to create exhilarating shopping experiences. We stay at the cutting edge of retailing; consistently providing outstanding customer service and being recognised as Cruise Retailer of the Year for 2019.

With ship sailing dates being firmed up we are looking to recruit an additional Crew Scheduler to work as part of the HR team. The role requires very strong organisational skills, being the key point of contact for staff during their pre-boarding, onboarding and repatriation process.

Key areas of responsibility:

Workforce Planning - weekly liaison with the Retail Operations team to plan staff rotations and maintain manning levels within budget fleet wide, including scheduling replacements for an emergency leave. Ensure ships have the appropriate balance of required specialist and language skills, experience, and nationalities within each team on board

Crew Mobilisation - schedule candidates into the pre-boarding and onboarding process, supporting joining crew in obtaining the necessary shipboard documentation as well as returning crew with future assignments. Work with external travel providers to co-ordinate global travel for shipboard teams.

Systems and Processes - ensure staffing rotations are accurate and up to date in the Scheduling/HRI system. You will update salary details, process expenses and run monthly payroll reports, as well as we monthly manning reports for external clients

Be prepared to work up to one weekend in four as part of a rotation to provide on-call emergency travel assistance

Candidate experience:

Ideally experienced in a Scheduling position from within an operational environment

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Confidence with the ability to keep calm whilst working in a high-pressured environment

Confident communicator with a positive attitude

Be a positive influencer displaying enthusiasm and dedication

Ability to identify new processes and execute best practice

Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment

Knowledge of MS Office with proficiency in Word and Excel

Experience of a Scheduling / HRI system (desirable)