2026-2180 - Manning Manager Operations M/F

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General information

Organisation

BOURBON is operating in more than 35 countries and supports its customers by providing them with a wide range of marine services on oil, gas and wind fields. With a fleet of 233 modern-standardised vessels, the company and its more than 5,800 employees are working to achieve one ambition: to be a main partner for the major stakeholders in offshore energy, by building sustainable and innovative marine solutions. In this way, the Group aims to contribute to the decarbonisation of the offshore energy production value chain.

Strongly rooted in local communities, BOURBON makes proximity to its customers one of its key assets. Its worldwide network of subsidiaries, shipmanagers and partners enables it to operate anywhere in the world with the same level of quality and safety.

BOURBON comprises three main activities (Bourbon Marine & Logistics, Bourbon Mobility and Bourbon Subsea Services) and has revenues of 733 million euros in 2024.

Job type (offshore/onshore)

Onshore

Position description

Job title

Manning Manager Operations M/F

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Roles and responsibilities

Lead and Ensure Delivery of Career Management Mission

Oversee Career Manager/team to execute recruitment directives, talent inventory, training ID, succession planning, and promotions.
Set/enforce KPIs for critical role coverage, skill assessments, and internal mobility.
Monitor outputs (e.g., updated records, talent pipelines) and escalate gaps to MD.

Lead and Ensure Delivery of Payroll & Cost Control Mission

Oversee Payroll Manager/team for end-to-end payroll, invoicing, statutory compliance, and cost monitoring.
Enforce 100% accuracy/timeliness in data mgmt..
Drive cost optimization dashboards/reports for MD benchmarks.

Integrate Operations and Align with Head of International Manning’s Strategy

Harmonize Career/Payroll outputs for seamless seafarer lifecycle (onboarding to retention).
Ensure alignment with Group standards (MLC/ILO, ethics/DE&I/wellbeing) via audits/team controls.
Sponsor automation, process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives through teams.

Team Leadership and Development

Build high-performance culture: conduct performance reviews/coaching.
Delegate missions while holding managers accountable via weekly dashboards/escalations.
Foster client/seafarer satisfaction (e.g., prompt wage responses, zero pending complaints).

Reporting and Stakeholder Management

Provide Head of International Manning’s with analytics (costs, productivity, risks, talent readiness).
Liaise with Shipman, treasury/accounting, insurers for issue resolution.
Contribute to Head of International Manning’s strategy.

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences

Minimum degree with Honours in HR or related qualification
Manning & seafarer operations: Solid exposure to internal manning agency operations including recruitment, salary benchmarking, and coordination with global manning partners.
Regulatory & compliance expertise: Deep practical knowledge of MLC 2006 and ILO standards, plus experience as an MLC 2006 Lead Auditor, ensuring the candidate understands seafarer rights, contracts, and audit requirements.
Leadership and HR‑oriented mindset: Demonstrated ability to work in HR‑adjacent, people‑centric roles, with skills in management, leadership, and development, plus exposure to talent and employee‑experience initiatives.
Cross‑functional skills: Comfortable working at the intersection of HR, finance, operations, and compliance, with experience supporting strategic and operational management in a multinational, offshore environment.
Industry experience: Minimum 7 years in the maritime/oil & gas sector, with a strong base in global employment and crewing.