Global Recruiting Sector Lead – Maritime Recruiter

Mercy Ships

. Directly lead, mentor, and oversee Global Recruiters assigned to the sector .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $65,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic recruitment planning and proactive sourcing, with a strong focus on building sustainable candidate pipelines and utilizing data-driven recruitment metrics. Proven leadership in managing global recruitment teams and fostering a collaborative, mission-centered environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic Recruitment PlanningProactive SourcingData-Driven Recruitment MetricsSalesforce ProficiencyTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Boolean Search TechniquesData MiningRecruitment Metrics AnalysisCandidate EngagementInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsMulti-Priority ManagementCross-Functional Team ManagementTechnical Recruitment ExperienceMaritime Recruitment Experience

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCustomer Service OrientationProblem-SolvingTrust BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

GreenhouseSalesforceApplicant Tracking SystemsRecruiter DashboardsVolunteer Personas

Certifications & Qualifications

Mercy Ships Entry Training

Industry Keywords

NGO RecruitmentHumanitarian RecruitmentInternational RecruitmentVolunteer EngagementCultural Philosophy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly lead, mentor, and oversee Global Recruiters assigned to the sector
Supervise sourcing leads, manage the Talent Community, and conduct phone screens
Foster growth and development within the team using the 15% rule
Provide regular performance feedback and ensure recruiters are trained in Boolean search techniques and data mining
Create and execute sector-specific strategic recruitment plans aligned with current and future staffing requirements
Shift recruitment toward proactive sourcing through professional organizations, niche job boards, and social media platforms
Use Volunteer Personas to tailor messaging and attraction strategies
Develop relationships with global professional networks to build sustainable candidate pipelines
Track and analyze recruitment metrics and make data-driven adjustments
Prepare and present reports identifying the Problem, Strategy, and Impact
Utilize and advocate for the Single HR Solution (Greenhouse/Salesforce) to maintain a 360-degree candidate view
Manage sector-specific Recruiter Dashboards to monitor pipeline health and workload distribution
Act as the main liaison between the International Support Centre and Sector Recruitment teams
Conduct bi-weekly meetings with national offices regarding staffing needs, local challenges, and qualification standards
Foster a blame-free environment that supports trust and collaboration
Uphold Mercy Ships' core values and mission-centered volunteer engagement
Ensure seamless volunteer transition from selection to onboarding
Engage in problem-solving to move candidates through selection and prepare them for onboarding

Requirements

What you’ll need

Supportive of Mercy Ships' mission, vision, core values, and cultural philosophy
Able to contribute to community life, requiring stable and healthy interpersonal skills
Experience in NGO, humanitarian, or international environments preferred
Demonstrated experience working across time zones and diverse cultures
Strong customer service orientation
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to proactively source and engage passive candidates
Intermediate analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruitment metrics and dashboards
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruitment, with proven leadership in managing global or cross-functional teams
Technical experience preferred
Experience in NGO, humanitarian, or maritime recruitment preferred
Proficiency in Salesforce and applicant tracking systems
Greenhouse proficiency preferred
Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training required within the first year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time remote work
Domestic and international travel opportunities
Mercy Ships Entry Training within the first year