About Us: Our client is a leading international premium cruise line and tour company, renowned for providing unforgettable experiences to millions of guests annually across hundreds of global destinations. We are committed to delivering unparalleled Medallion Class experiences and ensuring that every guest finds something special with us.
The Role: As their Director of Compensation, you will helm a team responsible for the design, planning, and implementation of both shipboard and shoreside compensation programs. This role includes:
- Developing salary structures and incentive plans.
- Conducting benchmark studies and job evaluations.
- Consulting with leadership on sound compensation principles and practices.
- Ensuring compliance with wage and hour legal requirements across land and maritime domains.
- Leading diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within all aspects of compensation.
- Lead a team of compensation experts to design and implement strategies for shoreside and fleet employees.
- Partner with executive management to develop and administer multifaceted compensation programs.
- Establish and communicate a clear compensation philosophy aligned with business objectives.
- Collaborate with the People Team and financial staff to ensure compliance with regulations and conduct ongoing audits.
- Maintain competitive and equitable job evaluations and classifications.
- Drive the year-end pay administration process, including budget analysis and methodology.
- Participate in annual planning and build a compensation strategy that combines internal data, stakeholder feedback, and external market trends.
- Work with global salary survey vendors and develop internal market pricing tools.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 10+ years leading a compensation function, with experience in fleet compensation within a global organization.
- 7 years of experience in designing and evolving global compensation programs.
- Certification in SPHR, CCP, or similar professional designations is a plus.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and drive cultural change.
- Extensive knowledge of compensation practices and theory, with a strong background in program design and project management.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building collaborative partnerships.