Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off (vacation & holidays)

Cruise employee discounts

Learning & development resources

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Carnival Cruise Line is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, focusing on Supply Chain and Sourcing across global operations to drive workforce strategy and talent outcomes.

This in-office role in South Florida requires 8+ years of HR experience, including 5+ years in a strategic HRBP capacity, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong analytics, change management, and stakeholder management skills. Travel is limited to under 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, with 5+ years in a strategic HRBP role.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership with Supply Chain and Sourcing leadership to align HR strategies with business priorities.
• Lead talent management, workforce planning, and development of talent pipelines for key roles.
• Manage complex employee relations and support engagement across dispersed teams.
• Oversee performance management, reviews, and calibration for client groups.
• Support organizational design, change management, and transformation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with global labor laws and corporate policies in procurement contexts.
• Mitigate risk related to workforce, contingent labor, and vendor considerations.
• Develop HR insights from data to inform business decisions and improve productivity.

Skills

Strategic HRBP

Talent management

Employee relations

Performance management

Organizational design

Change management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Oracle

Job description

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) will act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior business leaders, providing expert HR guidance aligned to organizational and functional objectives. This role will specifically support Supply Chain and Sourcing functions, partnering closely with leaders across global operations to drive workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, and talent outcomes.

Essential Functions:

• Strategic Partnership - Partner with Supply Chain and Sourcing leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business priorities, including cost optimization, operational efficiency, and supplier performance. Provide proactive workforce insights to support evolving business needs across planning, logistics, sourcing, and procurement operations.

• Talent Management -Lead workforce planning efforts in partnership with business leaders, including forecasting talent needs across supply chain functions (e.g., demand planning, procurement, logistics, inventory management). Support development of talent pipelines for critical roles such as Buyers, Supply Chain Managers, Sourcing Specialists, and Supply Chain and Sourcing Leaders.

• Employee Relations - Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters within operational and commercial environments. Partner with leaders to enhance engagement and retention across geographically dispersed and cross-functional teams.

• Performance Management - Lead performance management, talent reviews, and calibration processes for client groups, ensuring alignment with supply chain KPIs, operational goals, and productivity targets. Coach leaders on driving accountability and high-performance standards within operational teams.

• Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management - Support organizational design and restructuring initiatives tied to supply chain transformation, sourcing strategy shifts, and operational scaling.

• Compliance - Ensure HR practices comply with global labor laws and corporate policies, particularly within procurement and operational environments.

• Support risk mitigation strategies related to workforce compliance, contingent labor, and vendor-related workforce considerations.

• Business Acumen & Operational Insight - Develop a deep understanding of supply chain operations, including procurement, vendor management, logistics, and inventory planning, to inform HR strategies. Translate business challenges (e.g., cost pressures, supply constraints, supplier risk) into actionable HR solutions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Scope - A broad range of activities focused on aligning HR practices with business objectives, providing strategic guidance, and supporting the organization's people-related needs. They work closely with leadership and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and drive business results

• Problem solving - Collaborate with Senior business leaders to develop strategies that drive productivity and growth, ensuring HR initiatives align with overall business objectives

• Research and implement HR policies that support employee initiatives and organizational goals

• Identify talent needs for different business units and create strategies to meet these requirements.

• Focus on HR performance management processes to enhance an employees performance. Provide consulting and coaching to departmental leaders to support the business's vision, mission, and objectives

• Design strategies to create a work environment where employees can thrive and pursue growth opportunities

• Impact - Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to leverage data and analytics to drive decision-making and improve

HR processes.

• Conflict Resolution: Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts effectively.

• Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and perspectives.

• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

Essential/Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a strategic HRBP role

Essential experience required

• Excellent computer skills. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint. Experience in Oracle, or similar software preferred.

Travel:Less than 25% non-shipboard travel likely

Work Conditions:Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Physical Demands. Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

This position is classified as “in-office.” As an in-office role, it requires employees to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan.Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health Benefits:
  • Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
  • Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
  • Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
  • Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
  • Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
• Other Benefits
  • Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
  • Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
  • On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus

About Us

Carnival Corporation & plc is the world’s largest leisure travel company, our mission to deliver unforgettable happiness to our guest through our diverse portfolio of leading cruise brands and island destinations, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America and Australia; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe.

Join us and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a global community that makes a difference.

In addition to other duties/functions, this position requires full commitment and support for promoting ethical and compliant culture. More specifically, this position requires integrity, honesty, and respectful treatment of others, as well as a willingness to speak up when they see misconduct or have concerns.

Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.