Director, Compensation-Hybrid in Seattle

Compensation Director

This role will be responsible to influence and implement Carnival Corporation's compensation strategy within the Operating Unit and collaborate with HR business partners in the planning and management of compensation programs that support and drive the company's business strategy. This role is a senior role within the Global HR team and sets the direction for how the Compensation strategies are implemented within the individual Operating Unit. The Compensation Director will work closely with the Operating Unit leadership team, HR business partners, and other key departments to support business goals and enhance employee retention. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of compensation design, excellent communication skills, and significant leadership experience. Additionally, this role to ensure strong alignment and collaboration across the brands within Carnival Corporation.

Essential Functions :

• Compensation Strategy & Program Design
• Execute shoreside compensation strategies that support talent acquisition, retention, and performance.
• Lead annual compensation planning cycles for the Operating Unit including salary reviews, incentive programs, and market benchmarking.
• Implement HCM functionality to support compensation workflows and analytics in the respective Operating Unit
• Ensure alignment with Global HR goals, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards.
• Budgeting & Financial Modeling
• Prepare cost modeling and impact analyses to support executive decision-making.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR to ensure funding strategies are sustainable and aligned with business needs.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Operating Unit stakeholders, and Finance to deliver integrated compensation solutions in accordance with the Corporate strategy.
• Provide expert consultation to senior leaders on compensation decisions, job leveling and pay equity
• Lead cross-functional initiatives on behalf of the Operating Unit to improve compensation processes and systems
• Advise managers, HR Partners, Talent Acquisition Partners on pay decisions, policy interpretation, job evaluations, and compensation best practice.
• Communication
• Support and help lead Compensation projects on behalf of the Operating Unit and ensure alignment across regions.
• Drive communication and training around compensation programs to build awareness and understanding across the Operating Unit.
• Compliance & Administration
• Ensure all compensation policies, plans, and programs are administered in compliance with applicable regulations, laws, and codes.
• Oversee the compensation items of SOX and RASS control to maintain regulatory compliance for the Operating Unit.
• Implement and direct HR information systems related to compensation administration. Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring the Operating Unit employees and managers are following all relevant compensation-related policies and identifying additional policies needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Salary range : $170,000.00-$210,000.00

Physical Demands : Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and / or computer for extended periods of time.

Travel : Less than 25% non-shipboard travel likely

Work Conditions : Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential.

This position is classified as "in-office." As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in Seattle Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Seattle area.

Offers to selected 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 participate in Carnival's discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including :