Temporary Global Benefits & Market Review Specialist, People Innovation, Human Resources
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About the role
PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.
PATH is seeking a Global Benefits and Market Review Specialist to support a multi-country review of statutory benefit requirements, market practices, and alignment of Total Rewards programs across PATH operating countries.
The successful candidate will conduct country-level research and analysis of retirement programs, leave policies, healthcare coverage, allowances, bonuses, and other employee benefits. Working closely with the Head of Total Rewards and Total Rewards Analysts, they will validate current benefits data, document current-state programs, gather market comparator information, assess compliance and competitiveness, identify gaps and risks, and develop recommendations and supporting materials to inform decision-making by Total Rewards leadership, the PLT, and the CPO.
The primary outcome of this assignment is a comprehensive country-by-country assessment of statutory benefits requirements, market practices, and PATH's current programs, culminating in recommendations to support future global benefits strategy and governance.
This role requires strong global benefits expertise, analytical skills, and experience working in international nonprofit or NGO environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Global Benefits & Compliance Review
Research country-specific statutory requirements related to:
Retirement and pension programs
Paid leave and holiday policies
Leave accrual and rollover requirements
Healthcare coverage
Bonuses and allowances
Document applicable laws, regulations, and supporting references.
Validate PATH's current benefits and allowances by country.
Market Analysis
Research market practices across assigned countries, including:
Leave and vacation norms
Healthcare coverage and cost-sharing arrangements
Retirement contribution structures
Common allowance and bonus practices
Gather and analyze data from NGO and broader market comparators.
Comparative Analysis & Recommendations
Assess PATH benefits against:
Statutory requirements
Market practices
Comparator organizations
Identify:
Compliance risks
Gaps and inconsistencies
Opportunities for harmonization and improvement
Develop recommendations, including estimated cost or operational impacts where feasible.
Reporting & Stakeholder Support
Prepare standardized country reports and supporting documentation.
Develop consolidated comparison tables and summary analyses.
Support executive presentations and discussion materials.
Participate in virtual review sessions with HR and leadership stakeholders.
Each specialist will be assigned a portfolio of countries and regions and will be responsible for delivering analysis and recommendations within established project timelines.
Key Deliverables
Validated benefits inventory by country and region.
Market comparator data for assigned countries.
Analysis of benefits gaps, inconsistencies, compliance risks, and cost implications.
Recommendations to support benefits governance and decision-making.
Documentation supporting the Global Benefits Review and Total Rewards roadmap.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, International Relations, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in global benefits, or a related area.
Experience supporting multi-country or international organizations, preferably INGOs.
Strong knowledge of international benefits and employment practices.
Experience conducting market benchmarking and comparative analysis.
Advanced analytical, documentation, and Excel skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working across African and Asian markets.
Familiarity with nonprofit and donor-funded environments.
Knowledge of global mobility, benefits governance, or labor compliance.
Experience utilizing external survey and benchmarking data.
Skills & Competencies
Attention to detail
Strong written communication
Research and analytical skills
Project management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
Executive-level presentation skills
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