Senior Manager, Global Compensation

Senior Manager, Global Compensation

Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

November 8, 2026December 23, 2026United States
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization founded in 2002, primarily in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Its mission is to save lives and reduce the burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries. CHAI works at the invitation of governments and collaborates with the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. Over the years, CHAI has expanded its focus beyond HIV to include infectious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis, as well as non-communicable diseases like cancer and diabetes. The organization operates in over 40 countries and employs a diverse team of individuals who are dedicated to its mission and values. CHAI is committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that its mission is best advanced by the contributions of people with varied experiences and backgrounds. The organization values fairness and mutual respect, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants.

Job Overview:
The Senior Manager, Global Compensation role is situated within CHAI's Talent Enablement team, which is responsible for implementing the organization's talent strategy. This position focuses on reimagining CHAI's compensation philosophy and framework to attract, motivate, and retain the necessary talent to fulfill its mission. Reporting to the Director of Global Talent Enablement, the Senior Manager will lead the design and delivery of CHAI's compensation framework across more than 40 countries, acting as the subject-matter expert on complex global compensation issues. The role requires translating strategic objectives into practical processes that are applicable across diverse labor markets. The Senior Manager will advise CHAI leadership on compensation strategies while managing operational cycles such as annual cost-of-living reviews, salary surveys, benchmarking, and pay equity analysis. Additionally, the Senior Manager will oversee a Senior Analyst, Global Compensation, fostering their development while ensuring strategic priorities are met.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Manager, Global Compensation will be responsible for several key areas:
  • Compensation Strategy and Governance: Serve as CHAI's expert on compensation, guiding Global Human Resources colleagues and leadership through complex compensation matters. Lead the design and continuous improvement of the global compensation framework, including salary structures and job architecture. Develop compensation approaches for various staff categories, ensuring compliance with local pay requirements. Advise leadership on compensation strategies that uphold principles of equity and transparency.
  • Benchmarking and Market Analysis: Manage CHAI's participation in salary surveys, analyze market data, and recommend salary ranges by country and level.
  • Pay Equity and Analytics: Conduct regular pay equity analyses, identify disparities, and recommend remediation strategies. Prepare compensation reports for leadership, translating analysis into actionable recommendations.
  • Program Delivery and Advisory: Lead the rollout of the new compensation framework across countries, ensuring consistent communication and transparency. Manage the annual compensation review cycle and serve as the escalation point for complex compensation cases.
  • Team and Capability Building: Coach and develop the Senior Analyst, oversee global compensation training, and stay current with compensation technology and practices.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least 7 years of experience in compensation or total rewards, with a proven track record in salary structure design, benchmarking, and annual review cycles. Experience in global compensation within a diverse organization, preferably in the non-governmental sector, is essential. Knowledge of U.S. compensation law and compliance is required, along with demonstrated experience in analytical and statistical tools for compensation analysis. Candidates should have experience conducting pay equity analyses and integrating equity considerations into compensation strategies. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary to build relationships across diverse cultures and time zones.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree is required for this position, with a preference for candidates who have advanced degrees or certifications in compensation or human resources, such as CCP, PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in compensation or total rewards, with a strong background in global compensation practices, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Experience in managing complex organizational changes and familiarity with compensation technology and analytics is advantageous.

Languages:
While proficiency in English is mandatory, working knowledge of French or another language used in CHAI's country programs is considered a valuable asset.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position with flexibility to be based in one of CHAI's program countries, subject to leadership approval and valid work authorization. The role involves significant collaboration with various stakeholders and requires a high level of adaptability to changing priorities. CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and inclusion in its workforce.
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