Director, Compensation - Hybrid in Miami or 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
• Budgeting & Financial Modeling
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Communication
• Compliance & Administration

Qualifications

10+ years of relevant work experience. Experience in a large, complex Global organization or multi-national company with deep understanding of practical experience in applied compensation principles, methods, program design, forecasting, salary planning, incentive programs, variable pay, and market analysis. Strong business acumen. Ability to lead small teams and influence across a global, matrixed organization. Skilled at navigating complex, and sometimes challenging, discussions with regional stakeholders. Work independently and effectively manages projects from inception through execution in a fast-paced, ever changing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Impact : Ability to build relationships, partner, gain credibility and influence senior leadership, business leaders, and peers to drive results. Business acumen / strategic thinker. Must be able to think beyond financial and economic drivers in order to create benefits plans that will attract, retain, and motivate our talent. Is able to understand the broad business challenges and apply business principles to the function. Confident and able to represent the company internally and externally. Strong commitment to integrity and high standards. Strong communication, presentation, analytical, and project management skills.

Leadership : A senior member of the Corporate Global HR team who positively impacts an inclusive high performing, continuous improvement, customer focused culture across the team and specifically in Compensation, role modelling behaviors and actions that support this.

Knowledge : Understanding of workplace policies and procedures / Familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques.

Skills : Strong time management and organizational skills.

Abilities : Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance / Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines / Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team / Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks.

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 South Florida 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 Miami / Ft. Lauderdale area.

Total Rewards Package

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 :

About Us

Carnival Corporation & plc is the world's largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guest through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America and Australia; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference. In addition to other duties / functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns. Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and / or international law.