Juan Martinez

About Juan Martinez

Senior Compensation Analyst with 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise-wide compensation and incentive programs through advanced data analysis, reporting, and automation. Proven ability to translate complex compensation data into actionable insights that support pay equity, incentive effectiveness, and competitive positioning. Trusted partner to HR, Finance, Operations, and Legal, driving compliant, data-driven compensation decisions at scale.Subject matter expert in compensation analytics, incentive plan administration, and workforce data reporting. Highly skilled in requirements gathering, compensation modeling, benchmarking support, and executive-ready reporting. Known for precision, discretion, and effectiveness in fast-paced, highly regulated environments.Key Achievements & ImpactPartnered with HR, Finance, Operations, and Legal to administer, analyze, and enhance short- and long-term incentive programs, improving alignment between performance, cost, and rewards strategyManaged and maintained complex shipboard compensation and incentive pay plans, ensuring compliance with governance, regulatory requirements, and market practicesSupported annual merit and compensation review cycles for employees, performing eligibility validation, pay impact analysis, and large-scale data quality reviewsCompensation & Analytics ExpertiseAdvanced compensation data analysis supporting merit, bonus, and incentive programsAutomation of recurring compensation and HR reporting to improve efficiency, accuracy, and audit readinessStrong analytical problem-solving applied to pay equity analysis, cost modeling, and program effectivenessTechnical expertise in SQL-based data extraction, Excel-based modeling, and dashboard development using Power BI and TableauExperience managing large, complex compensation datasets across HR and financial systemsAreas of ExpertiseIncentive & Bonus Plan AdministrationMerit & Annual Pay Review SupportPay Equity & Data Quality AnalysisHR & Financial Data IntegrationBusiness Intelligence & DashboardsProcess Optimization & ControlsStatistical & Financial AnalysisCompliance & Governance SupportTools & Systems SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle)Advanced Microsoft ExcelOracle HyperionPower BITableauCore StrengthsBusiness & Financial AcumenData Synthesis & StorytellingAttention to Detail & AccuracyStakeholder PartnershipExecutive-Level Reporting & PresentationCollaborative, Solutions-Focused Mindset

Experience

1. Senior Compensation Analyst

   Royal Caribbean Group

   Nov 2024 — Present

   Partnered with Finance, HR, and senior leadership to lead and support the annual merit and bonus cycles, ensuring accurate execution, governance, and alignment with compensation strategy• Performed comprehensive pay equity analyses and market benchmarking to support competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation practices• Analyzed and synthesized large, complex compensation and workforce datasets using SQL, delivering dynamic Power BI reporting to support executive decision-making and business performance• Designed and maintained interactive dashboards and visualizations to clearly communicate compensation insights, trends, and risks to stakeholders• Administered and maintained compensation and incentive plans for shipboard employees, ensuring alignment with internal pay structures, external benchmarks, and regulatory requirements• Prepared and presented monthly performance summaries and forward-looking forecasts for multiple compensation and incentive programs• Led the conversion of legacy HR reports into Power BI with role-based security, enabling real-time access, improved data governance, and reduced ad-hoc reporting requests

Education

• Khan Academy

  Certification, Intro to SQL: Querying and managing data

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Management

• Coursera

  Certificate, Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate