Senior Officer, International Compensation & Mobility
Nairobi
Posted 09 March, 2026
Deadline 23 March, 2026
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Human Resources and RecruitmentFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, we work with partners to create impactful solutions so that people can take charge of their futures and achieve their full potential. The Senior Officer, International Compensation & Mobility will lead the development and implementation of compensation structures and mobility frameworks across Africa and India. This role involves strategic advisory, market benchmarking, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
International Compensation Strategy & Advisory
Lead the development and implementation of country-specific compensation structures for non-managerial staff across the African continent, ensuring alignment with the global total rewards philosophy.
Conduct market benchmarking using third-party survey sources and local intelligence to ensure competitive positioning.
Provide guidance on salary structures, job architecture alignment, and pay equity analysis.
Partner with the headquarters-based compensation team to provide feedback and insights from multiple African and Indian markets.
Global Mobility & International Assignments
Consult with Regional HRPB and Regional leadership on international assignments and offers, ensuring alignment with the foundation's strategic intent and practices.
Provide insights and feedback on mobility policies, including expatriate compensation, allowances, tax equalization, and localization frameworks.
Partner with external mobility, immigration, and tax vendors to ensure compliant and efficient delivery of service.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compensation and mobility programs comply with local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements across relevant countries.
Monitor regulatory changes on the African continent and in India and proactively assess impact.
Maintain clear documentation and governance standards.
Stakeholder Partnership & Leadership
Serve as the primary compensation and mobility advisor for multiple African countries and India for HR and business leaders.
Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition on offer development.
Provide coaching and guidance to HR colleagues on complex compensation and mobility matters.
Contribute to global Total Rewards projects and policy harmonization efforts.
Lead or support regional reward-related change initiatives.
Requirements
Progressive experience in international compensation and/or global mobility.
Demonstrated experience supporting multiple African countries; experience with India strongly preferred.
Experience working in emerging and developing market contexts.
Familiarity with international labor law, tax considerations, and cross-border employment risk.
Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across regions.
Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills; ability to analyze data to support recommendations related to salary structure, compensation-related decision-making.
Professional certification (e.g., CCP, GRP, GMS) preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Gates Foundation careers portal. Apply here
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Gates Foundation careers portal at Workday. Please use the following link to start your application: Apply Here
