Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Manager, People Excellence Systems Recruiting
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At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), we know our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best talent. Our brands deliver vacations of a lifetime with innovative product offerings, a high level of service and unique guest experiences aboard each vessel and we’re continually seeking applicants who are passionate about hospitality and committed to being their personal best. As you learn more about our company, we think you will agree that there is no better time than now to become a member of the NCLH family!
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JOB SUMMARY
The Manager, People Excellence Systems Recruiting, plays a critical role in optimizing and managing the end-to-end talent acquisition and onboarding processes within the Workday platform. This role serves as the functional and technical lead for Workday Recruiting for ship and shore business processes and Onboarding for ships, ensuring a seamless integration with other HR systems and alignment with organizational goals. The manager will partner with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, IT, and other stakeholders to deliver a best-in-class candidate and new hire experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Subject matter expert to independently lead, configure and maintain Workday Recruiting and Onboarding through ongoing optimization.
- Collaborate with HR centers of excellence, IT, Finance, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable HR technology solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts by recommending new approaches, processes, and tools to improve Talent Acquisition strategies.
- Lead cross-functional projects related to recruiting and onboarding technology initiatives.
- Provide guidance and training to HR and Talent Acquisition teams on system functionality and best practices.
- Develop and maintain documentation for system processes, configurations, and user guides.
- Create and maintain dashboards and reports to support recruiting metrics, KPIs, and compliance tracking.
- Ensure recruiting and onboarding processes comply with internal policies and external regulations.
- Support audits and data requests related to hiring and onboarding activities.
- Analyze business processes and resolve issues and concerns.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
DEGREE TYPE:
Bachelor's Degree
FIELD(S) OF STUDY:
Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years of proven experience configuring and managing Workday Recruiting and Onboarding.
- Strong configuration knowledge of Workday Core HCM, Security and Reporting.
- Experience in providing strategic consulting and working with senior HR leadership.
- Proven track record of successfully leading HRIS projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
- Prior HRIS experience for a publicly traded organization with a large workforce preferred.
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Skilled at managing large projects or processes simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- Adept at solving problems, taking initiative, and providing recommendations for improvement and innovation.
- Ability to analyze data and make recommendations to improve compensation processes and strategies.
- Strong attention to detail.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
- Workday Pro Certification desired
- Project management certification a plus
ABOUT NCLH
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year.
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It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.
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