Sr. Analyst, Compensation (Corporate)

Carnival Corporation•Miami, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Analyst, Compensation provides analytical expertise and consultative support in administering and continuously improving compensation programs, policies, and processes. The role supports pay decisions that attract and retain talent while maintaining market competitiveness, internal equity, and fiscal responsibility. It conducts job evaluations, market pricing, compensation analyses, cost modeling, and reporting for compensation decisions and planning. The analyst partners with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to provide compensation guidance, develop recommendations, and deliver data-driven insights. The role also supports annual and cyclical compensation programs; maintains salary ranges, pay grades, and compensation structures; develops reporting and analytical tools; contributes to compensation systems and process improvements; researches market trends and best practices; and supports pay equity, audits, documentation, governance, and regulatory compliance. This is an in-office position based at a designated Carnival office in South Florida. Employees work in the office Monday through Thursday and may work from home on Fridays. Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. Travel is expected to be no or very little. The work is primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety or health hazards, and requires remaining stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
Working knowledge of compensation principles, salary administration practices, job evaluation methodologies, and market pricing concepts.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and develop recommendations.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
Ability to build collaborative relationships and partner effectively with stakeholders across organizational levels.
Accuracy, attention to detail, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation, total rewards, HR analytics, human resources, finance, or a related analytical function.
Experience conducting analyses and developing insights to support business decisions and reporting needs.
Experience supporting compensation, HR, finance, or other business processes requiring analytical problem-solving and stakeholder collaboration.
Must be located in or willing to relocate to the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.
Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or progress toward certification.
Experience working with HRIS, reporting systems, data visualization tools, and/or large datasets.
Experience developing reports, dashboards, models, or other analytical tools to support data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Support and coordinate annual and cyclical compensation programs, including salary, bonus, and equity processes.
Develop analyses, tools, communications, and educational materials to explain compensation programs, policies, and practices.
Improve compensation processes, workflows, and administration practices to increase efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to evaluate positions, review job descriptions, assess organizational levels, and develop compensation recommendations.
Provide guidance on compensation programs, policies, and pay practices, ensuring consistent application of the compensation philosophy and salary administration guidelines.
Conduct market pricing and compensation analyses to evaluate pay competitiveness and support recommendations.
Develop and maintain salary ranges, pay grades, and compensation structures.
Analyze market survey data and internal workforce information to assess pay positioning, identify trends, and support equitable, market-competitive decisions.
Develop and maintain compensation metrics, reports, dashboards, and analytical tools.
Conduct compensation cost analyses, financial modeling, and workforce analyses to evaluate program effectiveness, assess business impacts, and support planning.
Help develop scalable reporting and analytical solutions that improve access to compensation data and insights.
Contribute to administration, enhancement, and documentation of compensation programs, processes, and systems.
Support the development and maintenance of compensation workflows, variable pay processes, and related tools.
Research compensation trends, market developments, and emerging best practices to identify process and program improvements.
Participate in compensation surveys and help evaluate external data sources, tools, and methodologies.
Support compliance with federal, state, and local compensation-related regulations and requirements.
Assist with pay equity analyses, audits, documentation, and compensation governance processes.

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 time off, including company-wide holidays and floating holidays.
Vacation time, with additional vacation earned based on tenure.
Annual sick time for full-time employees.
Complimentary 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.
Director-and-above roles may be eligible for a discretionary equity incentive plan.