Senior Director, HRBP & Organizational Effectiveness

Job Description The Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner & Organizational Effectiveness is a senior enterprise HR leader responsible for leading the Corporate HR Business Partner team and shaping organizational strategy, workforce effectiveness, and talent outcomes within a large, complex, and evolving business environment. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior executives and operates as a strategic architect and integrator across the HR ecosystem, connecting business priorities to organizational design, operating model evolution, talent strategy, and leadership outcomes. The leader will play a critical role in advancing the transformation and consolidation of the HR function and helping build a more modern, scalable, and high-performing HR organization. This is a forward-looking role focused on organizational effectiveness, enterprise capability building, and HR modernization. The leader will leverage data, technology, and AI-enabled solutions to simplify, optimize, and enhance how HR delivers value to the business. Responsibilities Strategic Business PartnershipServe as a trusted advisor to senior executives, translating business strategy into integrated organizational and talent strategiesInfluence and challenge leadership to drive clarity in priorities, operating models, and performance outcomesConnect business needs to enterprise HR capabilities, ensuring alignment across HR Business Partners and Centers of ExcellenceDrive alignment between business goals and talent decisions to enable sustainable performance Organizational Effectiveness & DesignLead the design and evolution of organizational structures aligned to strategic priorities and future-state business needsDrive operating model design, including clarity on roles, decision rights, governance, and ways of workingOptimize spans and layers, organizational efficiency, and team effectivenessGuide leaders in defining role clarity, accountabilities, and organizational interfacesTranslate business strategy into forward-looking workforce and capability plansPartner with leadership to continuously evolve the organization, not just solve for current-state needs Enterprise HR Integration & Operating Model TransformationAct as a connector across the HR ecosystem, ensuring alignment and integration across HR Business Partners and Centers of ExcellenceSupport the transformation and consolidation of HR functions, driving consistency, scale, and effectiveness across the enterpriseIdentify opportunities to simplify, streamline, and modernize HR processes and operating modelsEnsure HR solutions are aligned, scalable, and deliver measurable business value Innovation, AI & HR ModernizationChampion innovation and continuous improvement across the HR functionIdentify and implement opportunities to leverage AI, technology, and digital tools to enhance HR delivery, decision-making, and employee experienceDrive efficiency and effectiveness improvements that reduce complexity and enable scalePartner with HR and business leaders to introduce forward-thinking, digital-first solutions Transformation & Change LeadershipLead large-scale transformation initiatives, including organizational redesign, operating model shifts, and business integrationsPartner with leadership to define and execute change strategies that drive adoption and long-term sustainabilityEnsure consistent, clear communication and alignment during periods of changeBuild leadership capability to lead effectively through ambiguity, transformation, and evolving business needs Talent & Leadership StrategyDrive enterprise talent strategies, including succession planning, leadership development, and high-potential identificationBuild leadership pipelines and future-ready capabilities across the organizationEnsure robust talent reviews that inform strategic workforce decisionsStrengthen leadership effectiveness through coaching, feedback, and development planning Organizational Health, Culture & InclusionAssess and monitor organizational health using engagement data, performance indicators, and qualitative insightsPartner with leaders to strengthen culture, employee experience, and inclusionIdentify and address systemic organizational challenges that impact performance or engagementDrive accountability for leadership behaviors aligned to company values Data-Driven Insights & Workforce AnalyticsLeverage data and insights to inform organizational design and talent decisionsUtilize workforce analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunitiesGuide leaders in making evidence-based decisions related to structure, talent, and performancePartner across HR to align insights with enterprise strategies HR Leadership & Capability BuildingLead and develop a high-performing Corporate HRBP team, building strong strategic, consultative, and enterprise capabilityElevate the overall effectiveness of the HR function through integration, alignment, and continuous improvementPartner across HR to deliver seamless, enterprise-wide solutionsContribute to building a world-class, forward-thinking HR organization Requirements15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including significant senior HR Business Partner and organizational effectiveness leadershipExperience operating within large, complex, highly matrixed organizations, ideally across multiple brands, business units, and geographiesDemonstrated expertise in organizational design, operating model development, and workforce strategyProven ability to act as a strategic advisor to senior executives, influencing decisions at the highest levelsTrack record of leading enterprise transformation, organizational change, and operating model evolutionExperience working across HR functions, including HR Business Partners and Centers of Excellence, to deliver integrated solutionsDemonstrated ability to drive organizational effectiveness, efficiency, simplification, and measurable business impact at scaleExperience leveraging data, technology, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance HR outcomesStrong business acumen with the ability to connect talent strategy to business performanceExperience leading and developing high-performing teams in fast-paced, evolving environmentsThis 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 home on Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. 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 plansEmployee Assistance Program and other mental health resourcesAdditional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverageFinancial Benefits:401(k) plan that includes a company matchEmployee Stock Purchase planPaid 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 friendsPersonal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement #Corp #LI-CM1 #LI-Hybrid About Us 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. https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf