Sr. Analyst, Compensation (Corporate)

Carnival Corporation•Miami, FL

3d•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 efforts to 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 to support pay decisions and compensation planning. The position partners with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to provide compensation guidance, develop recommendations, and deliver data-driven insights. It supports consistent application of compensation programs, practices, and the organization’s compensation philosophy, and contributes to compensation program administration, process improvement, compliance, and pay equity activities. 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 none or very limited. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety or health hazards.

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.
High 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; and improve compensation workflows and administration practices.
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 organization's 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 and identify trends.
Develop and maintain compensation metrics, reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to support decision-making.
Conduct compensation cost analyses, financial modeling, and workforce analyses to assess program effectiveness, business impacts, and compensation planning needs.
Assist in developing 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, including salary structures, compensation workflows, variable pay processes, and related tools.
Research compensation trends, market developments, and emerging best practices; identify opportunities for process improvement and program enhancements.
Participate in compensation surveys and support evaluation of external data sources, tools, and methodologies.
Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local compensation-related requirements, including pay equity analyses, audits, documentation, and compensation governance processes.
Promote an ethical and compliant culture through integrity, honesty, respectful treatment of others, and speaking up about misconduct or concerns.

Benefits

Annual cash bonus program for non-sales roles; sales roles have an incentive plan.
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.
Eight company-wide holidays plus two floating holidays for eligible employees.
Vacation time, with additional vacation earned based on tenure.
Annual sick time for eligible employees.
Complimentary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, and special 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.