SHIPBOARD POSITION
The Learning and Development (L&D) Consultant is a strategic partner responsible for the deployment of development for Shipboard employees (across levels) through the application of professional learning and development initiatives. This role provides end-to-end learning consulting from needs analysis to shaping the plan and driving execution to strengthen productivity, business performance and promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning. This role works closely with key stakeholders including but not limited to land-based (e.g., Learning and Organizational Development team, Operational Leaders, Regional HR Directors/Business Partners (Americas, EMEA and APAC), and Talent Management Team) and shipboard (Executive Committee and Divisional/Departmental Shipboard Leaders). This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with the Company’s Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Strategic advisor to the onboard Senior Management Team for leadership development efforts and initiatives to maintain and improve leadership effectiveness and business performance.
• Leads Global Talent initiatives and directs change management activities, implementation and communication.
• Plans and prioritizes the team and individual goals of shipboard employees to secure alignment with the company and brand vision and strategy whilst sustaining motivation, adding value, and demonstrating change agility.
• Coaches onboard leaders with recognizing opportunities for “on the spot coaching” and with providing consistent effective feedback
• Facilitates needs assessments to identify performance gaps and implement solutions to maximize performance and achieve measurable results in crew satisfaction (leadership aspects), guest satisfaction and other business KPIs.
• Talent advisor responsible for guiding onboard leaders through the talent management process of assessing individual performance, creating personalized development plans, and establishing team succession plans.
• Systematically follows up on plans to encourage ongoing focus and shared accountability between the department leader and the crew member on the plan.
• Facilitates dynamic and impactful leadership training sessions and provides ongoing support that ensures successful transfer of knowledge to on-the-job performance, aimed at driving individual and team effectiveness.
• Designs, coordinates and executes customized learning sessions to address specific business/performance/behavioral gaps.
• Conducts train-the-trainer sessions with onboard instructors and provides ongoing feedback to improve effectiveness of training methods and delivery, the transfer of job specific knowledge and skill to crewmembers, and to assist managers and supervisors in maintaining brand operational standards
• Role Models a culture of commitment to the Brand Standards, company values, and overall business strategies. Ensures that the culture and standards are embedded into leadership development activities. Coaches all leaders on how to more effectively champion Brand Standards and Culture sharing accountability with threading it into meetings, coaching, and daily operations. • Attends weekly Department Head and Division Head meetings to observe, share, and provide insight relating to leadership development activities. • Partners with HR Manager to regularly provide recommendations to shoreside leaders where talent and performance gaps will affect overall business development strategy.
• Conducts on-the-job observations, identifies gaps in performance and provides leadership with feedback and recommendations for improvement. • Partners with department head and leaders to provide career coaching and advice through workshops and one-on-one sessions. (i.e; ad hoc training).
• Utilizes psychometric instruments (i.e. DiSC) to enhance leadership capabilities and drive team effectiveness.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited university or college in Learning & Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years experience as an HR professional specializing in Learning and Organizational Development in an upscale hotel, cruise line or corporate organization.
• Experience in applying adult learning principles and consulting, coaching, mentoring, and training techniques. • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, partner with leaders at all levels, relate with diverse groups of people and act with diplomacy and tact.
• Exhibits passion for constant learning and demonstrates an eagerness to share that passion with others.
• Ability to understand and convey business priorities and use compelling arguments to gain support and commitment.
• Self-motivated and possesses superior time management and organization skills.
• Ability to multitask and lead in a fast-paced multicultural environment.
• Highly proficient in MS Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and comfortable learning other required systems. Language Requirements:
• Possesses a highly advanced ability to speak English clearly, distinctly and cordially, including the ability to speak in front of groups of all sizes.
• Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to prepare advanced written communication; prepare, interpret and analyze advanced reports, documents and presentations; and to manage a large volume of written communication.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• While performing the duties of this job, the shipboard employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. • All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency life saving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. • This position may require extensive travel around the fleet