Crew Talent Acquisition & Management Specialist

Location: Remote

Employment: Full-time

About SEARADAR

SEARADAR is an international yacht charter marketplace helping people discover and book unforgettable sailing experiences around the world.

We are a growing, fully remote team working at the intersection of travel, technology, and yachting.

We are looking for a proactive and resourceful Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist who will help us attract and hire talented professionals across the yachting, travel, hospitality, and customer service industries.

What You'll Do

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and screening to interviews and offers.

• Recruit captains, hostesses, and other yacht charter professionals.

• Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn, industry communities, professional networks, job boards, and referrals.

• Conduct interviews to assess candidates' experience, skills, motivation, and suitability for the role.

• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline to support current and future staffing needs.

Team Management & People Operations

• Organize onboarding and training to prepare new team members for their assignments.

• Maintain regular communication with crew members, providing ongoing support and addressing questions or concerns.

• Track crew availability, schedules, and readiness for upcoming charters.

• Monitor performance, collect feedback, and support professional development.

• Handle people-related matters, including conflicts, performance issues, and contract terminations.

• Manage offboarding processes and ensure smooth transitions.

Processes & Collaboration

• Collaborate with operational teams to forecast staffing needs and ensure sufficient crew coverage, especially during peak seasons.

• Maintain accurate employee records, recruitment data, and relevant documentation.

• Track recruitment and team performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.

• Develop and optimize recruitment, onboarding, and crew management processes.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.

• Proven experience managing the full recruitment cycle independently.

• Strong sourcing and headhunting skills, including LinkedIn and alternative channels.

• Experience recruiting for travel, hospitality, tourism, yachting, or customer-facing roles is a strong advantage.

• Ability to identify and attract candidates for niche positions.

• Excellent communication, interviewing, and relationship-building skills.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.

• Proactive, independent, and results-oriented approach.

• Spoken English and Russian languages.

• Experience working with international and remote teams is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Previous recruitment experience in yacht charter companies, yacht brokerages, or maritime-related businesses.

• Existing professional network within the yachting or travel industry.

• Familiarity with recruitment analytics and ATS systems.

What We Offer

• Fully remote work in an international team.

• Opportunity to work in the exciting yacht charter and travel industry.

• Direct collaboration with hiring managers and company leadership.

• Freedom to experiment with sourcing strategies and improve recruitment processes.

• Real ownership of recruitment projects and hiring results.

• Opportunities for professional growth.

• 20 vacation days, 10 personal days, and 7 company holidays.

• Birthday gift and a supportive international team.

What Success Looks Like

• Critical vacancies are filled with qualified candidates within agreed timelines.

• Strong pipelines are established for niche yachting and travel roles.

• Hiring managers receive relevant, well-screened candidates.

• Candidates have a positive and professional recruitment experience.

• Recruitment processes become more efficient, structured, and data-driven.

Join SEARADAR and help us build the team behind unforgettable sailing experiences!