SENIOR DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES
HybridSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to align people strategy with business objectives, guiding organizational design, succession planning, and talent initiatives that support scalable growth. Lead enterprise change initiatives, oversee employee relations and investigations, and manage compensation, benefits, and compliance across shoreside and shipboard operations. Direct workforce planning, cost optimization, and KPI reporting while coaching leaders to build high-performing teams. Requires 15+ years of progressive HR leadership, executive business partner experience, and periodic travel (approx. 10%). This strategic role supports Lindblad Expeditions' expansion across 30,000 annual guests and 20 ships, fostering a diverse, inclusive culture within a pioneer in expedition travel.
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business or related field
- 15+ years progressive HR leadership
- Executive business partner experience with ELT
- Organizational design and change management
- Executive coaching and leadership development
- Employee relations/investigations
- Budgeting and workforce planning
- Experience leading high-performing HR teams
- Periodic Travel required (approximate 10%)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting hospitality, travel, cruise, leisure, or other service-intensive organizations
- Experience working within both entrepreneurial and larger, more complex organizations
- Experience supporting rapid organizational growth or business transformation
- Demonstrated career progression with increasing scope and executive responsibility
- Experience partnering directly with CEOs, Presidents, or Executive Leadership Teams
- Experience supporting multi-location and/or geographically dispersed workforces
- Maritime or cruise industry experience preferred
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