Talent Sourcer Role at Royal Caribbean - HR Career in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Role & Market Context: Talent sourcing is one of the fastest-growing specializations within HR and recruitment. A Sourcer role at a global hospitality brand like Royal Caribbean Group offers solid exposure to high-volume, international talent acquisition — a genuinely differentiated experience compared to standard corporate recruiting roles.
Compensation: No salary is listed, which is a minor red flag for transparency. Market rates for a Sourcer with 2+ years of experience in the Bahamas or Caribbean region are harder to benchmark than US/EU markets, but globally, mid-level sourcers typically earn $45,000–$70,000 USD annually. Candidates should negotiate with this range in mind and clarify relocation support if moving to Nassau.
Skills You'll Build:
- Advanced Boolean search and multi-platform sourcing (LinkedIn, niche job boards, ATS/CRM tools)
- Talent pipeline strategy and competitive intelligence
- Recruitment marketing — increasingly in-demand as employer branding grows
- Smartsheet and HRIS system proficiency
Green Flags: Royal Caribbean is a recognized global brand with real career mobility across departments and geographies. The Private Destinations vertical is a growing segment, meaning this role is likely to expand in scope.
Watch-outs: This is an entry-to-mid level role with no mention of team size or growth trajectory. Candidates should ask about internal promotion timelines and whether the role transitions into full-cycle recruiting over time. The office-only, Nassau-based structure limits flexibility for those prioritizing work-life balance or remote options.
Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our incredible team of employees at Royal Caribbean Group. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.
We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.
Royal Caribbean Group's Shipboard Recruiting team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Sourcer, Private Destinations reporting to the Director, Shipboard Recruiting.
This position will reside in Nassau, Bahamas and will sit in our main office.
Position Summary
The Sourcer executes all strategic sourcing activities in partnership with the Private Destinations talent acquisition initiatives across entry levels and functions. The goal is to ensure that the organization can consistently proactively deploy the right people, in the right place, at the right time, at the most efficient cost, and for them to be fully engaged.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Builds and implements sourcing strategy.
- Understands and executes current trends and best practices in sourcing and talent attraction.
- Builds talent pipelines from various platforms such as social media, job boards, niche sites, and other similar platforms to implement sourcing strategy.
- Creates candidate pipeline ahead of need and real time.
- Leverages proprietary pipelines of candidates through our ATS and CRM.
- Collaborates with recruiters to develop market strategy, pipeline candidates, provide insights, and share competitive intelligence.
- Partners with the necessary team(s) to establish, develop, and maintain relationships with hiring managers.
- Provides support of inbound sourcing (candidate / req management) as needed.
- Assists with recruitment marketing and events initiatives.
- Helps support candidates with applications.
- Assists with overseeing Smartsheet trackers.
- Meets operational business goals and KPIs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in human resource management, business administration, or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent required.
- Minimum two (2) years' experience in working for a global/international or reputable local organization in the same capacity.
- Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within an automated HRIS system as well as a variety of software packages such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiar with social media and relevant company/brand efforts.
- Good working knowledge in recruitment strategies and talent pool management.
- Knowledge of accepted human resources practices and the laws governing employment and fair treatment of employees globally.
- Must be tactful, resolute, and committed to providing excellent customer service.
- Must have a flexible approach to change, is able to work effectively in a variety of situations, seeks improvements and looks to the future.
- Strong written and presentational skills; ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences including management.
- Ability to work with colleagues, managers, and stakeholders in effective partnership.
We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!
It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.
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