Sr. Shipboard Compensation Analyst

Role is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and administration of the crew compensation programs with emphasis in variable pay. The role will collect, review, and continuously evaluate the consistency of our crew compensation programs, policies and practices including internal data analysis, diagnosis, reporting, and market research to validate and ensure the competitiveness and effectiveness of our shipboard pay strategy in alignment with its total rewards strategy regarding benefits. The role will partner with shipboard HR teams, Business Partners, and leaders, as well as with other departments such as Finance, IT, Accounting, Revenues, etc. to gather critical data and existing documentation as well as to understand the various interdependencies across different areas. This role will also advice business and partners with the actions to formalize new plan documents.

This role will provide quarterly executive summary including the results of the analysis, findings, and recommendations to Sr. leadership Team including our CFO and CMO to be utilized in driving strategy/design changes to our current model.  Role will coordinate the implementation of any changes determined and approved by the Sr. leadership team ensuring appropriate communication, consistency, and effectiveness.

Essential Functions:

• Work effectively with cross-functional teams, using your expertise in analytics and strong business acumen to extract valuable insights and support strategic decision-making
• Analyze internal and external data to evaluate the competitiveness and alignment of the crew compensation programs and its alignment with shipboard total rewards strategy initiating discussions with leadership to address areas of concern and/or opportunity.  Data monitoring will include but not limited to: total cash compensation practices including base salary, tips, commissions, gratuities and/or incentives, market data analysis feedback from engagement surveys, internal ranking & job evaluation analysis, impact of merit/salary increases, bonus payments, and any benefit paid or included in the compensation packages.
• Frame and break down complex business problems into key components and recommend practical solutions
• Prepare quarterly executive summary/report and presentations to communicate the results of the analysis to the Sr. leadership team including the CFO and CMO
• Prepare financial models and accurate assumptions for new projects & strategic initiatives
• Provide support to business partners and leadership team on variable compensation programs and inputs regarding the total rewards issues and inquiries

Qualifications:

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree
• Discipline/Major:  5-7 years of experience performing strategic analysis, evaluations, and recommendations for compensation/total rewards programs preferable in the cruise/shipboard industry segment 
• Required Years and Area of Professional Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role. Cruise industry experience is preferred
• Critical/Professional Related Technical/Computer Sills: Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and analytical tools SQL/Oracle, Tableau, Power BI
• Other Requirements:  Strong and solid analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills and capabilities. Strong business acumen

Decision Making:

• Operational:  Decisions focus on day-to-day activities within the company. Decisions made at this level help to ensure that daily activities proceed smoothly and therefore help to move the company toward reaching a strategic goal. They have short term consequences. Examples are: Handling employee conflicts, purchasing materials needed for operations

Physical Demands:  Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended period of time.  Requires regular movement throughout CCL facilities.

Travel: No or very little travel likely

This position is classified as "in-office." As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida from Tuesday through Thursday.  Employees may work from home on Mondays and Fridays. Some positions may require additional in-office time each week and final schedule is determined by your leader.  Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. 

Offers to select candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.   

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to