Job Description

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.
About Us
Royal Caribbean Group is the world's largest cruise line, having a record-breaking year and launching not one but TWO brand new ships in 2025! It couldn't be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now. With our 3 brands Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises & Silversea we have ships in South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and several North American markets beyond our headquarters in Miami, FL. We cover the globe. No matter where our guests want to go, Royal Caribbean Group has a ship that can deliver a world-class vacation.
At Royal Caribbean Group we never rest on our laurels; we constantly strive to improve our work and be at the forefront of the industry. The work that we do is exciting, challenging, and innovative. You get to work both independently and as part of a collaborative and dynamic international team. We are passionate, we are innovative, and we are unstoppable.
About the role
Royal Caribbean Group Marine Operations are looking for a Workforce Scheduler to join our UK office located in Weybridge. Please be aware that we can only consider candidates based in the UK with full right to work.
Position Summary
As a Workforce Scheduler, you will carry out workforce planning and logistics for Marine Operations. Follow operational guidelines and directives from Marine Operations and department leadership.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Schedules crew assignments and rotation planning for the Marine department
Provides information supporting an effective par level planning process and related procedures
Design and implement optimised solutions for fleet needs pertaining to the Marine cost center
Ensures effective communication with Marine operations, department leadership, fellow team members, and crew members in areas related to scheduling, succession planning, recruitment, and logistics as appropriate
Complies with applicable rules and regulations including but not limited to SQM, flag state and port state legislation, collective bargaining agreements and company policies in all aspects relating to workforce planning
Provides complete and accurate employee data in the Human Resources system for assigned departments and/or positions including performance data for succession planning
Performs related duties as assigned. Performs other duties as required
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:
Previous experience in one or more of the following functions: workforce planning, analytics, scheduling, or logistics services * Knowledge of automated human resources and workforce planning systems preferred

• Good working knowledge of Excel and reporting systems

Determine the necessary sequence of activities and the efficient level of resources required to fulfill fleet needs
Proven track-record for being able to apply optimisation techniques in one or more domains such as inventory optimisation, and crew planning
Evaluate a problematic situation and create a resolution based on planning and reasoning. Use logic, judgment, and data to drive decisions
Visualises, articulates, and solves both complex and uncomplicated problems and concepts and make decisions that make sense based on all available information
Quickly learn and apply knowledge, skills, and judgment by assessing and translating data into responsive and effective planning solutions
Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing, to gather and relay information in a multinational environment consisting of department heads, managers, coworkers, and shipboard employees
Knowledge of applicable immigration and visa requirements preferred
What we Offer:
At Royal Caribbean Group, we are client-centric but put people first. We have a culture where everyone is trusted and valued in equal measure, whatever your role in the company. We are propelled by people. Our employees and crew are the driving force behind our success. Our aim is to recruit, develop and retain world class people, who come to Royal Caribbean to do the best work of their careers.
We are committed to employee development, and you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced people in the business. We regularly reward and promote success, encouraging staff to take on new challenges and responsibilities to aid progression.
Our remuneration package includes our competitive pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover to name a few. In addition, every permanent member of staff that works at Royal Caribbean is eligible for our cruise request programme and friends & family cruise discounts.
We are also offering a one off relocation fee to anyone wanting to relocate closer to Weybridge for the role.
With good transport links to our modern offices in Surrey, we have plenty of free parking, a free shuttle bus from the train station, on-site restaurant, and on-site gym. We take a flexible approach to work.
Come join the team - Journey with us, succeed with us, grow with us.
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, colour, 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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