Human Resources Business Partner

WHO WE ARELindblad Expeditions is a pioneer in the Expedition Travel space, with a legacy of exploration and discovery spanning decades. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, to opening the Galápagos and Easter Island to tourism, to launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, our mission has always been to connect travelers with the world’s most extraordinary places.
Today, our fleet of 16 ships takes nearly 25,000 guests annually to some of the planet’s most remote and pristine locations. At Lindblad Expeditions, we do whatever it takes to ensure our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery.”
POSITION SUMMARYThe HR Business Partner (HRBP) will play a strategic and hands-on role in supporting our shoreside and land company teams. This role will focus on talent acquisition, employee engagement, training and development, and manager support. The HRBP will collaborate closely with the HR Director and HR Manager to drive people initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with VP and Director of HR as a trusted advisor for employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent practices.
• Work with HR Manager and Chief of Staff to lead employee engagement programs, and action planning.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and manage end-to-end recruitment processes as needed.
• Manage and maintain the applicant tracking system.
• Help support the shipboard talent pipelines and any recruiting/crew initiatives as needed.
• Support DEI initiatives and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Coordinate recognition programs and internal communications that celebrate employee contributions.
• Work with the VP and Director of HR to manage and support the employee performance process.
• Support the Director of HR in designing, implementing, and evaluating learning and development programs, including onboarding, leadership development, and compliance training
• Work closely with the VP, Director, and other HR team members on cross-functional initiatives.
• Track and report on key HR metrics related to recruitment, engagement, and training effectiveness to inform continuous improvement.
• Contribute to policy development, compliance efforts, and HR process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of HR experience.
• Strong background in recruiting, employee engagement, overall human resources.
• Discreet and professional in handling confidential information.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience supporting both corporate and remote teams is a plus.
• Must be available to work onsite at least 3 days per week in our Seattle-area office.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills or abilities required or persons so classified or assigned.