Director, Talent Lifecycle

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The Royal Caribbean Group’s Talent team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Director, Talent Lifecycle reporting to the Chief Talent Officer.

This position will work on-site in Miami, Florida.

 

Position Summary: 

 

The Director, Talent Lifecycle is a people leader reporting into the Chief Talent Officer. This role is responsible for leading the development of global talent strategies, processes and programs for the Royal Caribbean Group, its brands, and shared services worldwide, shoreside and shipboard with the goal of enhancing and advancing talent capability. 

 

Essential Responsibilities: 

 

• Provide leadership and direction for the design and delivery of talent development processes and programs that address prioritized enterprise needs for the present and builds for the future while aligning with the organizations mission, vision, and values.  

• Strategic advisor and partner with Human Resource Business Partner Leaders (and their respective teams) and senior leaders with the identification of talent development needs and creation of targeted programs. 

• Provide leadership and direction for the design and delivery of enterprise programs and campaigns that enhance talent capabilities, managing business critical roles, talent and performance assessment, talent review process and succession planning.  

• Drive the execution of the talent programs, ensuring the right program management, governance and tracking. Includes communication planning and documentation management for ongoing reporting and analysis of results. 

• Use industry research, resources and tools appropriately for best in class talent and performance management strategies 

• Use financial acumen and strategically driven decision making to manage and meet budget guidelines and expectations. 

• Guide the identification and utilization of appropriate resources and tools to supplement talent programs.  

 

People Leadership Accountability: 

 

• Fosters a learning culture in the team, using teachable situations to offer insightful coaching, as well as recommending and facilitating activities and other learning experiences to help people grow. 

• Manages a team of internal and external talent/resources in the design, development and deployment of leadership development, coaching and related solutions. 

• Takes appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of performance objectives.  

• Attracts and retains top talent within the function.  

 

Qualifications: 

 

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in Human Resources or related field.  

• Master’s degree preferred 

• Minimum 10 years in a global Human Resources and/or function with demonstrated success developing and coaching leadership talent at mid- to senior levels. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and encourage collaboration to develop positive and significant outcomes.  

• Strong understanding of Company and brand standards. 

• Demonstrated success with identifying development needs, with targeted and creative solutions.  

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