• Application Deadline: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Crewing Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 6 - 8 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Human Resources / HR 
  
  

Responsibilities

Manning and Crewing Management:

• Ensure vessels are manned with qualified, certified, and medically fit seafarers at all times.


• Manage crew rotations, crew changes, and relief planning.


• Verify authenticity of seafarers’ certificates and ensure compliance with STCW, MLC, and flag state requirements.


• Maintain accurate crew lists, documentation, and databases.


• Liaise with flag state, manning agents, and regulators on crewing compliance.


• Coordinate repatriation, insurance claims, medicals, and crew welfare matters.

Strategic and Administrative HR Management:

• Develop and implement HR policies, strategies, and frameworks that align with corporate goals.


• Plan manpower needs and ensure optimal staffing across departments and vessels.


• Coordinate employee onboarding, confirmation, promotion, and exit processes.


• Oversee HR documentation, personnel files, and HR information systems (HRIS).


• Advise management on HR planning, policy formulation, and organizational structure.

Recruitment, Selection, and Onboarding:

• Coordinate recruitment for both shore and ship-based positions.


• Develop job descriptions, manage adverts, shortlist candidates, and oversee interviews.


• Conduct reference checks, background verification, and pre-employment medicals.


• Organize orientation and onboarding for new employees and crew.

Training, Performance, and Development:

• Identify training needs and prepare annual training plans for crew and staff.


• Liaise with training institutions to ensure competence and certification compliance.


• Coordinate crew and staff appraisals and career progression reviews.


• Monitor performance KPIs and support supervisors in implementing performance improvement plans (PIPs).

Employee Relations and Welfare:

• Manage employee engagement programs and welfare initiatives.


• Handle grievances, disciplinary issues, and conflict resolution in accordance with company policy.


• Maintain good relations with unions, crew representatives, and regulatory authorities.


• Promote a positive organizational culture and teamwork across units.

Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll Coordination:

• Administer compensation structures and benefits in alignment with company policy.


• Coordinate with Finance on monthly payroll and statutory deductions.


• Maintain and update crew and staff leave schedules, allowances, and insurance benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.


• HR or crewing certification (e.g., CIPM, SHRM, IHRM, or maritime crewing certification) is an advantage.


• 6 - 8 years of experience in HR and Crewing functions, preferably in marine, oil & gas, or logistics industry.


• Sound knowledge of MLC, STCW, ISM Code, and Nigerian labor laws.


• Experience managing vessel-based workforce.

Skills and Competencies:

Technical Skills:

• HR policy design and implementation


• Manning compliance and certification verification


• HRIS and data management proficiency


• Knowledge of maritime and labor regulations.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills


• Excellent communication and negotiation ability


• High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.


• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.


• Strong organizational and multitasking capability.