Global Recruiting Sector Lead (Maritime Recruiter)

About the role

A partner company, acting on behalf of an international, mission-driven humanitarian organization, is recruiting a Global Recruiting Sector Lead (Maritime Recruiter) based in Switzerland. The role leads global recruitment for critical maritime roles, shaping proactive talent acquisition strategies and building sustainable pipelines of qualified professionals. It involves leading a team of global recruiters, working with international stakeholders and national offices, and contributing to a mission focused on expanding access to safe surgical care and strengthening healthcare systems.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage Global Recruiters for the maritime sector, covering recruitment, sourcing, applicant engagement and performance targets
• Supervise sourcing leads, Talent Community management and candidate phone-screening
• Promote continuous learning through feedback, coaching and training in Boolean search and data mining
• Develop sector-specific recruitment strategies and shift toward proactive sourcing via professional associations, specialist job boards and social media
• Use volunteer personas and candidate motivators to tailor messaging, and build relationships with international professional networks
• Monitor recruitment metrics and pipeline performance, prepare regular performance reports, and manage recruiter dashboards
• Promote use of the organization's HR and recruitment systems (Greenhouse and Salesforce) and serve as liaison between international support teams and sector recruitment teams
• Hold regular meetings with national offices on staffing needs, local challenges and qualification standards
• Support a smooth transition from selection to onboarding and uphold the organization's mission and values

Required profile

• At least five years of recruitment experience, including leadership of global, international or cross-functional teams
• Experience in technical recruitment, particularly for maritime or specialized operational roles, is preferred
• Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates and build talent pipelines
• Experience across different time zones, cultures and international stakeholder groups
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred
• Previous experience in an NGO, humanitarian organization, international environment or maritime recruitment is an advantage
• Support for the organization's faith-based mission and values; successful completion of entry training within the first year is required

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills and dashboard management
• Proficiency with Salesforce and applicant tracking systems; Greenhouse experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication

What we offer

• Full-time, permanent, paid position with remote working arrangement
• Annual compensation of USD 65,000 to 70,000 for U.S.-based hires; other locations may vary
• Opportunity to lead global recruitment strategies and collaborate internationally
• Domestic and international travel required