DIRECTOR, TALENT ATTRACTION AND EXPERIENCE

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Director, People Attraction and Experience

DEPARTMENT : Human Resources

REPORTS TO : Chief People Officer

WORK ARRANGEMENT : On-Site in Calabasas, CA.

EFFECTIVE DATE : 10 / 22 / 2025

SUMMARY : The Director of People Attraction and Experience leads AmaWaterways’ efforts to attract exceptional talent and ensure every candidate and new hire experiences the warmth, care, and excellence that define our brand. This role blends strategic recruiting, employer branding, and onboarding design to create a seamless and inspiring people journey from first contact through day one. The position partners closely with senior leadership to shape a talent strategy that fuels company growth, reflects our values, and strengthens our reputation as an employer of choice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Design and execute a holistic people attraction and experience strategy that integrates talent acquisition, employer branding, and onboarding.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of recruiters and onboarding specialists.
• Build strong partnerships with leaders across departments to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored hiring solutions.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for all corporate, shipboard, and international roles.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications to create campaigns that promote AmaWaterways as a world-class employer.
• Enhance the candidate journey from application to onboarding, ensuring a consistent and inclusive experience that reflects our brand.
• Implement metrics and reporting to evaluate recruitment effectiveness, candidate satisfaction, and time-to-fill goals.
• Develop and manage relationships with external recruiting partners, agencies, and universities.
• Drive continuous improvement in recruiting tools, technology, and processes for scalability and efficiency.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within all attraction and hiring practices.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to align workforce planning, internal mobility, and talent pipeline development.
• Perform other duties and strategic projects as assigned by management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

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The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.