Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

Operates a global cruise line

Manager International Benefits

Compensation & BenefitsUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeMiami, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required; acceptable fields include Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience, training, skills, and/or certifications.
At least five years of progressive benefits experience is required.
Advanced knowledge of health, welfare, and retirement benefits programs is required.
In-depth understanding of international employment laws and regulations related to health, leave, and disability benefits, including country-specific requirements and best practices, is required.
Strong analytical skills are required to monitor and improve benefits programs.
Communication skills are required to counsel management and team members.
Liaison skills are required to work with benefits providers and resolve team member concerns.
Organizational skills are required to oversee multiple programs and processes.
Time management skills are required to ensure timely processing of leave requests and payments.
Strategic thinking is required to recommend program improvements and develop long-range objectives.
Attention to detail is required to ensure compliance and accuracy in leave accrual, time entry, and benefits processing.
Team collaboration skills are required to work effectively with the benefits team and other departments.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operations of the company's international shoreside and shipboard group benefit and retirement programs.
Provide strategic oversight, ensure effective program delivery, drive continuous improvement across benefits offerings, resolve complex non-routine issues, enhance existing programs, and deliver service to internal stakeholders and external partners.
Design and oversee administration of group welfare and retirement plans for international offices and shipboard officers and crew.
Lead the selection, implementation, and ongoing management of benefits plans, providers, carriers, and consultants.
Maintain a competitive benefits posture and align international shoreside benefits with U.S. shoreside plans.
Monitor global benefits trends and legislative developments to ensure compliance and maintain program competitiveness.
Lead implementation of new benefit offerings and manage the annual renewal process for existing programs.
Oversee administration and regulatory compliance of retirement plans for shipboard officers.
Develop and execute communications for new and existing benefits programs, including targeted email campaigns and multi-channel outreach.
Partner with local human resources teams, benefits providers, and cross-functional departments to support effective program delivery.
Analyze benefits cost data and support annual budgets and contribution strategies.
Ensure testing of Benefits Administration and Base Benefits system developments, enhancements, and upgrades is completed before production implementation, in conjunction with the Human Resources Information Systems Manager.
Staff, train, and motivate team members to support efficient and accurate benefits administration.
Foster professional growth and continuous learning.
Lead Global Service Center Benefits programs and ensure alignment with local regulatory requirements.
Manage non-collective-bargaining-agreement shipboard benefits programs.
Provide strategic oversight of shipboard benefits initiatives to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with company goals.
Lead evaluation and recommendation of benefit offerings for new international office locations.
Benchmark international benefits programs to maintain competitiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Support global and shipboard benefits cost analysis, modeling, and forecasting initiatives.
Enhance and tailor communications for shipboard and international populations to increase awareness and understanding of available benefits.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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!

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JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Companys international shoreside and shipboard group benefit and retirement programs.
This role provides strategic oversight, ensures effective program delivery, and drives continuous improvement across all benefits offerings.
Responsibilities include resolving complex, non-routine issues, enhancing existing programs, and delivering exceptional service to both internal stakeholders and external partners..

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and oversee the administration of group welfare and retirement plans for the NCLH International offices and shipboard officers and crew.
Lead the selection, implementation, and ongoing management of benefits plans, providers, carriers, and consultants.
Ensure that the company maintains a competitive posture in the marketplace and that international shoreside benefits align with the U.S. shoreside plans.
Monitor global benefits trends and legislative developments to ensure compliance and maintain program competitiveness.
Lead the implementation of new benefit offerings and manage the annual renewal process for existing programs.
Oversee the administration and regulatory compliance of retirement plans for shipboard officers.
Develop and execute communication strategies for new and existing benefits programs, including targeted email campaigns and multi-channel outreach.
Partner with local HR teams, benefits providers, and other crossfunctional departments to ensure effective program delivery and support.
Analyze benefits cost data and support the development of annual budgets and contribution strategies.
Ensure that testing of all Benefits Administration and Base Benefits system developments, enhancements and upgrades is completed prior to production implementation in conjunction with HRIS Manager.
Staff, train, and motivate team members to ensure efficient and accurate administration of benefits programs.
Foster professional growth and continuous learning.
Lead GSC Benefits programs and ensure alignment with local regulatory requirements.
Manage non-collective bargaining agreement (non-CBA) shipboard benefits programs.
Provide strategic oversight of shipboard benefits initiatives to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with company goals.
Lead the evaluation and recommendation of benefit offerings for new international office locations.
Conduct benchmarking of international benefits programs to maintain competitiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Support global and shipboard benefits cost analysis, modeling, and forecasting initiatives.
Enhance and tailor communication strategies for shipboard and international populations to drive awareness and understanding of available benefits.
Perform other duties as assigned..

QUALIFICATIONS:

DEGREE TYPE:

Bachelor Degree.

FIELD(S) OF STUDY:

Related field of study.
Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field of study; or any relevant equivalent work experience, training, skills and/or certifications..

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 5 years of progressive Benefits experience..

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

Advanced knowledge of Health, Welfare, and Retirement benefits programs.
In-depth understanding of international employment laws and regulations related to health, leave, and disability benefits, including country-specific requirements and best practices.
Strong analytical skills for monitoring and improving benefits programs.
Excellent communication skills to counsel management and team members.
Effective liaison skills for working with benefits providers and resolving team member concerns.
Superior organizational skills to oversee multiple programs and processes.
Strong time management skills to ensure timely processing of leave requests and payments.
Strategic thinking for recommending program improvements and developing long-range objectives.
Meticulous attention to detail for ensuring compliance and accuracy in leave accrual, time entry, and benefits processing.
Strong team collaboration skills to work effectively with the benefits team and other departments..

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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COMPANY:At a Glance Brand Overview Norwegian Cruise Line Oceania Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises

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About the Company

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

Operates a global cruise line

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Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Miami, FL
Founded: 1966

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