MANAGER, COMPENSATION

Role summary

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The Compensation Manager is responsible for developing, administering, and evaluating compensation programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, market pricing, job evaluations, and pay analysis. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field, along with several years of compensation or total rewards experience. Strong knowledge of compensation practices, employment regulations, survey data, and HR systems is expected. The candidate should be analytical, detail-oriented, discreet, and able to explain complex pay information clearly to leaders and employees. Experience with Excel, compensation databases, benchmarking tools, and project management is highly valued, as is the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multinational cruise company.

About the employer

Carnival Corporation & plc is one of the world’s largest leisure travel companies and a leading cruise operator. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises, and Seabourn. Carnival serves millions of guests each year through a global fleet visiting destinations across the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, Australia, and other regions. The company employs shoreside professionals and onboard crew in areas including hospitality, marine operations, entertainment, technology, finance, human resources, and guest services. Its corporate operations in Miami support the strategic, commercial, and administrative functions behind the cruise brands. Carnival places emphasis on guest experience, operational excellence, safety, inclusion, sustainability, and career development in a diverse international workplace.

Working in On Cruise

A cruise-based career offers opportunities in hospitality, guest services, food and beverage, entertainment, marine operations, retail, finance, technology, and human resources. Life onboard is multicultural and social, with shared accommodation, structured schedules, crew facilities, and access to ports during time off. Employees generally receive meals, accommodation, medical support, and transportation connected with their contracts, although benefits vary by position and brand. Crew members usually need a valid passport, medical clearance, background checks, safety training, and a seafarer visa or transit visa where required. Shoreside roles, such as compensation management in Miami, normally require separate U.S. work authorization and relocation planning. Carnival or its approved recruiting partners should handle official employment and visa guidance. Candidates should verify contract terms, travel arrangements, taxes, accommodation, and onboard internet or communication costs before accepting an offer.