Junior Executive - Marine Talent Acquisition

Human Resources / Recruitment / Training

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Job Description

Junior Executive – Marine Talent Acquisition

McLarens Group is seeking a dynamic and motivated Junior Executive – Marine Talent Acquisition to support the recruitment and management of seafarers while maintaining strong relationships with both candidates and international principals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Liaise with principals to understand recruitment requirements and ensure timely candidate proposals.
  • Advertise and promote seafarer vacancies across relevant platforms and social media channels.
  • Source and contact suitable candidates while maintaining an active talent pipeline.
  • Coordinate and conduct preliminary interviews and facilitate interviews with principals.
  • Prepare and manage recruitment documentation including applications, certificates, and crewing database updates.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date crew records and documentation.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with seafarers to encourage re-joining and long-term engagement, while identifying training requirements and potential candidates for future development.

Skills and Experience Required

  • Previous experience in seafarer recruitment, crewing operations, or marine HR.
  • Minimum one year of experience in crew planning and handling joinings formalities would be an advantage.
  • Strong communication skills in English and Sinhala (Tamil would be an added advantage).
  • Experience managing crew databases and documentation.
  • Good IT literacy and familiarity with recruitment systems.