Job Description

Help us deliver the Gold Standard in river cruising by ensuring that every crew member receives accurate, timely and respectful support throughout their employment journey.

About Scylla

Scylla AG was founded in 1973 as a family business. We are an internationally operating shipping company with offices in four countries and more than 3,000 employees on our cruise vessels. We offer high-quality cruises, covering everything from ship design to crew. That is what makes Scylla unique. The vessels, including crew and services, are marketed internationally by various tour operators including our inhouse tour operator VIVA Cruises. Our fleet of more than 40 ships is expanding, and we are constantly on the move and looking for new opportunities. To support our Crew HR department in our ambitious plans for the future, we are expanding our team.

Your role

As Crew HR Officer, you are the main point of contact for the crew and vessels assigned to you. You coordinate the employee journey from onboarding to the end of employment and connect crew members with Vessel Operations, Crew Planning, Payroll and HR Operations. Your work ensures reliable administration, clear communication and consistent support across the fleet.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Manage the onboarding and employment documentation of nautical and hotel crew assigned to your vessels, ensuring that records are complete, accurate and up to date.

• Serve as the main contact for crew members, vessels and the Operations team, providing clear information and timely follow-up on daily crewing matters.

• Coordinate and administer sick leave, warnings, resignations and terminations in line with company procedures and the appropriate escalation process.

• Prepare and verify payroll inputs, cash advances and crew travel expenses, and coordinate payroll queries with the Payroll team.

• Ensure that crew changes are confirmed by each vessel and correctly recorded in the crew management system.

• Support and cross-train the Junior Crewing Officer assigned to you, sharing knowledge and consistent working practices.

• Visit assigned vessels at least three times per year to maintain close contact with crew and onboard management.

• Identify recurring issues and recommend practical improvements to crewing processes and communication.

Your profile

• Previous experience in Crew HR is required.

•  A degree in Shipping, Human Resources or a related field is an advantage.

• Strong organisational and communication skills, with close attention to detail.

• Ability to remain calm, flexible and solution-focused when urgent crew changes arise.

• A collaborative working style combined with the ability to work independently and take ownership.

• Confidence working with HR or crew management systems and handling confidential employee information.

• Fluent written and spoken English; German is an advantage.

• Willingness to travel for vessel visits.

• An unrestricted right to work in Cyprus or the EU.

Our offer

• An international and informal working environment with meaningful responsibility and development opportunities.

• Full training on the role and the opportunity to grow within the wider HR and Crewing function.

• Company-paid medical insurance.

• 21 days of annual leave, increasing by one day per completed year of service up to 25 days.

• Possibility to work from home following the successful completion of the probation period, subject to operational requirements.

• Type of employment: Full time on a permanent contract.

• Location: Limassol, Cyprus

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30, including a 30-minute break.

How to Apply

Would you like to take the next step in your Crew HR career and join an international maritime organisation? Send your CV and cover letter to career.cyprus@scylla.com. We look forward to learning more about your experience and how you could contribute to our Crew HR team.

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