Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. · 6 hours ago
Assignment Specialist
Miami-FTL Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is a leading cruise line company, and they are seeking an Assignment Specialist to manage crew rotation schedules for shipboard positions. The role involves preparing schedules, resolving crew scheduling requests, and ensuring staffing levels meet operational needs.
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Responsibilities
Prepare crew rotation schedules by assigning newly hired and returning crew members to ship assignments
Review and schedule logical assignments based on but not limited to; ship's itineraries, budgeted manning levels, gender for cabin accommodations, nationality / language for guest services
Ensure all active crew have been given a return date and ship assignment prior to sign off date
Proactively plan each schedule to ensure that all the areas are covered with adequate staff levels
Resolve requests from shipboard management, business units and Ship Personnel Administrators regarding crew scheduling requests and/or challenges related to employment contract extensions, changes, vacations, medical leave and specific ship assignments
Review budgeted vs. actual manning on an ongoing basis to identify variances in staffing levels against staffing needs. Provide justification for shortages/overages and makes scheduling adjustments to minimize variances
Provide the recruitment team with job requisitions for future openings. Assess onboard staffing requirements for specific positions/needs against available candidate pool
Update MAPS and/or MXP with crew movement information such as medical sign offs, resignations and terminations. Assigns crew replacements in MAPS and/or MXP as necessary
Ensure personnel records are closed timely, with the correct leave reason
Assist with special projects as assigned
Perform other job related functions as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
1 year business/administrative experience and working with large international crew movement
Basic level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with special emphasis on Outlook, Word and Excel
Knowledge of or ability to learn world geography and international visa requirements
Knowledge of or ability to learn MAPS and MXP systems to navigate and update information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Detail oriented
Knowledge of or ability to understand CBAs (Collective Bargaining Agreements) and Union Agreement
Interpersonal skills to work in a team based environment
Organizational and time management skills to work independently
Knowledge of or ability to learn shipboard structure and terminology
Decision making skills to evaluate requests in fair, consistent and cost effective manner
Preferred
2 -3 years scheduling experience or and previous cruise line experience
Company
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.26BKey Investors
L CattertonApollo
2025-09-09Post Ipo Equity· $81.29M
2025-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.3B
2025-06-26Post Ipo Debt· $786M
Leadership Team
Harry Sommer
President and CEO
Patrik Dahlgren
Executive Vice President Vessel Operations
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