Sr. Analyst, Compensation (Corporate)

Role summary

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This role supports Carnival Corporation’s compensation programs through market analysis, salary benchmarking, reporting, data validation, and preparation of recommendations for pay decisions. Candidates typically need a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, analytics, or a related field, along with several years of compensation, HR, or analytical experience. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, numerical reasoning, and the ability to interpret compensation data are expected. Experience with HR information systems, survey platforms, job evaluation, and presentation tools is beneficial. The successful candidate should communicate clearly with HR partners and business leaders, manage multiple deadlines, and handle sensitive employee information professionally.

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. The company operates a large fleet visiting destinations across the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Asia, Australia, and other regions. Carnival employs people both onboard its ships and in shoreside offices, supporting guest services, marine operations, hospitality, entertainment, technology, finance, and corporate functions such as human resources and compensation. Its corporate operations in Miami help coordinate global business activities, workforce programs, brand strategy, and operational support. The company emphasizes guest experiences, teamwork, inclusion, safety, and responsible tourism while offering career paths in a highly international travel environment.

Working in On Cruise

A cruise-based position is generally connected to ships and shoreside offices rather than one specific island. Job opportunities range from hospitality, culinary, guest services, entertainment, marine operations, retail, wellness, technology, and corporate support. Shipboard culture is international, team-oriented, and fast-paced, with long working hours, shared accommodation, and limited personal space, but employees often receive meals, lodging, travel, and access to crew facilities. Lifestyle depends on the vessel’s itinerary and may include visits to Caribbean, Mediterranean, or other ports. Visa and work authorization requirements vary by nationality, ship registration, itinerary, and whether the role is onboard or based in Miami. Most crew members need a passport, medical clearance, background checks, and relevant visas such as a C1/D for U.S. transit. Shoreside hires generally need U.S. work authorization and may need to arrange relocation independently.