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About GRC Global River Cruises GRC Global River Cruises GmbH is part of The Travel Corporation (TTC) and manages the European river cruise operations of the TTC brands Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Trafalgar River Cruises. Together, our onboard teams and shoreside departments deliver exceptional river cruise experiences across Europe. We are united by professionalism, genuine care and a commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.
Our Office Life Based in Rheinfelden, Switzerland, our international office brings together Nautical Operations, Technical Operations, Hotel Operations, People & Culture, Finance, Controlling, Purchasing, Product Development and other corporate functions. We foster a collaborative and professional culture where ideas are welcomed, responsibility is shared and colleagues from diverse backgrounds work together to manage our European river cruise operations.
Your Profile You are curious and forward-thinking, embrace innovation and work inclusively across diverse and multicultural teams. Openness, professionalism and collaboration come naturally to you. You approach sensitive employee matters with empathy, sound judgement and discretion. You remain calm and objective in challenging situations, balancing the needs of employees, managers and the organisation while ensuring fairness, consistency and appropriate follow-up. You are a strong communicator who handles difficult conversations with confidence and respect. Practical and solution-oriented, you build trust across all levels of the organisation and connect your daily work with our wider operational and company objectives.
Your Responsibilities Lead and develop the People Attraction team, currently consisting of two Recruitment Specialists and one Employer Marketing & Social Media Specialist. Set clear objectives, priorities and performance expectations while fostering collaboration, ownership and professional development. Drive workforce planning and recruitment delivery by partnering with department leaders, Scheduling and Fleet Managers, operational teams and People & Culture to understand current and future talent needs. Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle and ensure vacancies are filled with the right candidates within agreed timelines. Build sustainable talent pipelines and sourcing strategies across relevant markets and channels. Manage recruitment agencies, job platforms and sourcing partners, ensuring candidate quality, service standards and cost effectiveness. Shape the candidate’s experience and employer brand by ensuring professional, transparent and engaging communication throughout the recruitment journey. Develop employer marketing strategies and campaigns aligned with TTC's values, employee experience and recruitment priorities. Lead external, social media and recruitment communication, including career pages, job advertisements, campaigns, job fairs and recruitment events. Ensure a consistent and engaging employer presence across all candidate touchpoints. Coordinate internal communication and employee engagement initiatives, ensuring relevant People & Culture content, company updates, activities and achievements are communicated effectively to our office-based and shipboard communities. Own People Attraction systems, data and reporting, ensuring effective use of the Applicant Tracking System, accurate recruitment data and meaningful KPIs. Use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities and support informed decision-making. Manage the People Attraction budget across recruitment, employer marketing, social media, systems, content and events, ensuring resources are aligned with business priorities. Drive continuous improvement and innovation across recruitment processes, tools, communication and ways of working, with a focus on efficiency, candidate experience, employer visibility and recruitment outcomes. Specific Requirements Education & Experience: Degree or comparable qualification in HR, Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field, combined with several years of relevant experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, employer branding or a similar People function. Leadership Experience: Proven experience leading and developing a team, with the ability to set direction, establish priorities, delegate effectively and create accountability. Recruitment Expertise: Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment, workforce planning, sourcing strategies, candidate experience and talent pipeline development. Experience recruiting across multiple countries and/or for operational or high-volume environments is an advantage. Employer Branding & Communication: Demonstrated experience developing employer branding, recruitment marketing, social media and candidate communication strategies across multiple channels. Stakeholder Management: Excellent ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with senior leaders, operational managers, People & Culture teams, external agencies and other partners across a diverse organization. Digital & Data Skills: Confident user of Applicant Tracking Systems, recruitment platforms and digital communication tools, with the ability to analyze recruitment data, define meaningful KPIs and translate insights into action. Commercial & Strategic Mindset: Strong organizational and budget management skills, combined with the ability to connect People Attraction activities with wider business objectives and workforce requirements. Personal Profile: Forward-thinking, proactive and solution-oriented, with strong communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international and multicultural environment. You are comfortable challenging existing approaches and driving change while maintaining a collaborative and inclusive leadership style. Languages: Excellent written and spoken English. German is an advantage.
What We Offer At GRC Global River Cruises, you will join an international and collaborative workplace where ideas are valued, and responsibility is shared from an early stage. Our work spans countries, vessels and departments, offering broad exposure and cross-functional development opportunities. We offer competitive employment conditions; a modern working environment and a team culture built on respect and trust. Most importantly, your contribution will have a visible impact on our employees, our operations and the wider organisation.
Note: Due to Swiss work permit requirements, we can currently only consider candidates who are citizens of an EU or EFTA member state. We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates.
