Corporate Compensation Manager

NCL Bahamas Ltd.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. seeks a senior compensation leader to drive corporate compensation strategy across domestic and international populations. This role will govern programs, policies, and processes, advising senior leaders on compensation risk, market competitiveness, and cost implications.

You will oversee advanced analytics, benchmarking, and annual processes within HRIS. You will partner with Finance and HR to forecast headcount, support restructuring, and ensure pay equity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in employee compensation, with at least 1 year in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate compensation strategies aligned with business goals and market benchmarks.
• Provide consultation on domestic and international compensation matters for offers, promotions, and off-cycle requests.
• Own position management in HRIS, including job codes, grades, and reporting structures.

Skills

Compensation principles

FLSA knowledge

English communication

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

HRIS experience (PeopleSoft)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR Management or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), we know our future success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best talent. Our brands deliver vacations of a lifetime with innovative product offerings, a high level of service and unique guest experiences aboard each vessel and we’re continually seeking applicants who are passionate about hospitality and committed to being their personal best. As you learn more about our company, we think you will agree that there is no better time than now to become a member of the NCLH family!

JOB SUMMARY

Manage the corporate compensation function and provide strategic compensation expertise across domestic and international populations. Lead the execution and governance of compensation programs, policies, and processes to ensure alignment with business strategy, talent objectives, market competitiveness, internal equity, and regulatory requirements. Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on compensation recommendations, reorganizations, and pay-related risk. Oversee advanced compensation analytics, market benchmarking, annual compensation processes, and data integrity in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the execution of corporate compensation strategies for designated area, ensuring alignment with business strategy, talent objectives, and market competitiveness. Provide consultation on compensation matters (domestic and international) related to job offers, promotions and off-cycle requests. Strategically guide leadership to ensure alignment and pay equity across the organization. Drive advanced compensation analytics and cost analysis, including salary surveys, pay equity reviews, Sales performance and payout. Serve as the owner of position management within the HRIS, ensuring accurate creation, maintenance, and governance of positions, position openings, headcount tracking, job codes, grades, and reporting structures. Lead compensation support for organizational restructurings. Partner with business to assess cost impact, role alignment, leveling, and pay consistency while mitigating risk and supporting business continuity Partner closely with Finance, HR, and business leadership on workforce budgeting forecasts, headcount planning, sales incentive performance tracking and compensation expense modeling. Act as subject matter expert in designated area for annual processes including merit, bonus, and Sales incentive tracking. Take proactive approach in identifying market competitiveness and salary discrepancy utilizing market data and benchmarking tools. Provide recommendations and insights based on findings. Validate accuracy of pay changes, workforce movement, and retroactivity prior to payroll processing. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing clear recommendations on compensation risk, affordability, market competitiveness, and talent impact. Ensure Company compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance with our company policies and other local, federal and global compensation regulations. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

DEGREE TYPE: Bachelor's Degree FIELD(S) OF STUDY: HR Management, Business Administration or related field.

EXPERIENCE Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in employee compensation, preferably in a global corporate environment. At least 1 year of prior management experience required.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

In-depth knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and regulations. Experience with applying provisions of the FLSA and other basic labor law practices. Excellent command of English language sufficient to review and edit job descriptions and ad-hoc compensation communications. Advanced-level skill set of Microsoft Office Suite with special emphasis on Excel. Effective interpersonal skills to work with various members in the department. Organizational skills to help maintain and manage multiple projects independently. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required. PeopleSoft or other HRIS experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or CCP preferred

ABOUT NCLH

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We’re thrilled you’re here to explore career opportunities with our team. If you're driven and enjoy thriving in an environment that values People Excellence, you’re in the right place! We’re incredibly proud of our team and the meaningful work we do every day. Our culture is built on Innovation, Collaboration, Transparency and Passion; our key Value Anchors that continue to drive our success and shape our future. We’re excited to learn more about your background and experiences, and to see where this journey might take us together.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a combined fleet of 34 ships and itineraries to approximately 700 destinations worldwide, NCLH has exciting plans to expand our business in the years ahead. We expect to add 13 additional ships across the three brands through 2036. To learn more about our brands, please visit: https://www.nclhltd.com/brands Norwegian Cruise Line https://youtu.be/_xCrwYz_7e8 Oceania Cruises https://youtu.be/E_aptk9QNvE Regent Seven Seas Cruises https://youtu.be/irx8sLBX0Sc