Learning & Compensation Analyst

Carnival Corporation•Miami, FL

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Analyst, Shipboard Learning & Compensation analyzes learning effectiveness and training rationalization using multiple data sources, and periodically supports shipboard compensation initiatives and programs. Approximately 80% of the role is focused on L&D Operations and 20% on Shipboard Compensation. During annual compensation peak periods, the analyst supports bonus processing in January and February, shipboard merit increases in May, and other projects as needed. The role develops metrics, dashboards, and reports to monitor training compliance and effectiveness, identify trends, support training governance, and evaluate training initiatives. It gathers, cleans, validates, and maintains data from systems such as survey platforms, HR information systems, learning management systems, and support and ticketing systems. The analyst provides insights and recommendations, supports governance and process improvements, and communicates findings to technical and nontechnical stakeholders. The position also supports the annual compensation planning cycle by validating eligibility and implemented increases, assisting with bonus calculations and payouts, and preparing and distributing participant and employee communications. It has no direct people-management responsibility and serves as a subject matter expert and partner to Learning & Development, Shipboard Compensation, and other stakeholders. This is an in-office position based at a designated Carnival office in South Florida, Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays. Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. Travel is less than 25%, with shipboard travel likely.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 2 years of experience working with BI tools or related analytical experience, or equivalent coursework.
Proficiency in Power BI and Microsoft 365.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders in a corporate environment.
Ability to analyze data from multiple systems, identify trends and gaps, and resolve reporting and data-integrity issues.
Ability to communicate complex data concepts to nontechnical audiences and collaborate across departments.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
A degree in Information Systems, Computer/Data Science, HR, Finance, or Business Administration.
Qualifications in HR or L&D.
Knowledge of programming languages such as SQL and/or Python.
Experience with AI-enabled technologies, advanced PowerPoint capabilities, and business intelligence tools.
Business intelligence, analytics, or data science experience, or equivalent coursework.

Responsibilities

Translate L&D stakeholder information needs into meaningful metrics.
Develop and maintain dashboards monitoring training compliance, effectiveness, and the impact or ROI of training initiatives.
Provide ad hoc analytical support to the L&D group.
Analyze results and visualize data to explore trends and relationships.
Generate periodic insights for stakeholders, including the L&D COE, and recommend process improvements.
Support training governance, including legal and audit research, training rationalization, process improvements, and system automation.
Work with stakeholders to define system and process enhancements and assess whether related reporting or system modifications are acceptable and will not impair other systems.
Develop expertise in data generation processes, integrations, and systems; gather, collate, clean, organize, maintain, and validate data from multiple sources.
Assess data integrity and compliance with data governance standards, identify risks, and propose solutions.
Work with shipboard and shoreside cross-functional teams to understand data needs and translate them into analytical requirements.
Assess requirements against current or planned capabilities and support initiatives with data-driven analysis.
Communicate complex data concepts to nontechnical audiences and participate in project meetings as an analytical resource.
Solicit and collect stakeholder feedback and propose enhancements for continuous improvement.
Produce and maintain accurate training reports and meet auditing requirements.
Compile periodic performance and operational reports and presentations, including HESS reports, quarterly management reviews, system access reviews, and internal and external L&D training and performance reports.
Enable training compliance monitoring and engage ship and shore stakeholders as needed to mitigate risk.
Support annual compensation planning, including merit increases and bonus administration; validate eligibility and implemented increases, assist with bonus calculations and payouts, and prepare and distribute participant and employee communications.

Benefits

Annual cash bonus program for non-sales roles.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources.
Company-paid term life insurance and disability coverage.
401(k) plan with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase plan.
Paid holidays, including 8 company-wide holidays and 2 floating holidays for eligible full-time and part-time employees with benefits.
Vacation time, with accrual based on employment level, status, and tenure.
Sick time for eligible employees.
Complementary stand-by cruises and employee discounts on confirmed cruises.
Special cruise rates for family and friends.
Personal and professional learning and development resources, including tuition reimbursement.
On-site fitness center at the Miami campus.