Hospitality

People Services Associate

Explora JourneysMaltaPosted 21 Apr 2026
TypeFull-time
WhereOn-site
LocationMalta
Closes21 May 2026
TL;DR

Junior to mid-level People Services Associate role at Explora Journeys, working onboard a cruise vessel. Involves crew administration, onboarding/offboarding, financial transactions, and accommodation assignments. Requires at least 3 years of shipboard experience as a Crew Purser or similar, proficiency in English, and valid travel documents. Suits cruise industry professionals comfortable with life at sea.

Notable. Shipboard role on a luxury cruise vessel, not a typical Malta office position.

About the role

Role overview

Explora Journeys is hiring a People Services Associate to work onboard cruise ships, full-time. The role supports the People Services Manager across administrative and financial matters for crew (hosts), covering onboarding and off-boarding, document verification, expense reimbursements, ShipMoney card administration, host accommodation assignments in coordination with Housekeeping, and preparing reference letters.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma

  • 3+ years as Asst. Crew Purser, Crew Relationship Specialist, or Immigration Purser on cruise vessels

  • Background in certification and documentation requirements

  • Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word)

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills

  • Proficient English

Nice to have: additional European languages (Italian, Portuguese, German, Spanish, French).

Other: valid passport, visas, and certificates required for cruise operations.

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