Compensation Analyst

Overview

The Compensation Analyst is a member of the Global Human Resources (GHR) team responsible for supporting the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of Jhpiego's global compensation programs. Working closely with the Compensation Manager, the incumbent conducts compensation analyses, market benchmarking, job evaluations, and compensation reporting to support the organization's compensation philosophy and programs.

 

This position plays a key role in maintaining compensation data integrity, supporting annual compensation processes including the Annual Merit Increase (AMI) cycle, developing and maintaining salary structures and salary scales, and providing analytical insights and recommendations to support equitable, competitive, and data-driven compensation decisions. The role also supports the maintenance of job descriptions, job architecture, and job classification activities across the organization.

 

This position is to be based in any Jhpiego Country Office in Kenya, Nigeria, Burkina Faso & South Africa.

Responsibilities

Compensation Program Administration (30%)

• Supports the fair and equitable administration of Jhpiego’s global compensation programs.
• Works with HR colleagues and Talent Acquisition to provide guidance on Jhpiego’s compensation philosophy and established policies, procedures.
• Prepares new hire compensation recommendations for approval by the Compensation Manager.
• Supports administration of the Annual Merit Increase (AMI) cycle process through the preparation, validation, and analysis of compensation data extensively using excel sheets across multiple country salary scales, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established compensation guidelines.
• Contributes to the development of compensation-related policy and procedures.
• Works with the Compensation Manager to ensure compliance with applicable compensation-related rules & regulations.
• Collaborates with Compensation team members and HR colleagues to promote consistency across compensation policies, practices, and methodologies.
• Ensures the accuracy, completeness, and appropriate retention of compensation-related documentation and records.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality related to compensation, escalating to the Compensation Manager as needed

Market Analysis (20%)

 

• Conducts ongoing industry and competitive analyses to obtain insights and make recommendations to support compensation decision-making.
• Participates in compensation surveys, including the collection, validation, benchmarking, and submission of compensation-related data, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Conducts in-depth analysis of compensation market data from multiple sources to support salary structure development, job pricing, and compensation program administration.
• Prepares salary scales and supporting analyses for review, approval, and implementation by the Compensation Manager across global offices.
• Analyzes the feasibility, potential impact, and effectiveness of compensation-related initiatives, process improvements, and proposed solutions.
• Utilizes advanced Excel tools and data analytics techniques to validate market data, identify trends, and support evidence-based recommendations.

Job Classification (20%)

 

• Prepares and maintains job descriptions, ensuring documented accountabilities and requirements accurately reflect the work performed and organizational needs.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends job grades for new and existing positions using established job evaluation methodologies.
• Reviews requests for salary and/or job changes.
• Maintains Jhpiego’s global job architecture and provides guidance to stakeholders on job classification, market benchmarking, and salary range application.
• Reviews proposed compensation adjustments and changes to jobs, providing analysis and recommendations to the Compensation Manager for approval.

Reporting (25%)

 

• Ensures integrity, accuracy, and consistency of compensation-related data across multiple HR and compensation systems through regular reporting, audits, reconciliations, and validation processes.
• Creates and maintains complex Excel-based compensation models, reports, and analysis tools to support compensation administration, annual salary scale reviews, and the Annual Merit Increase (AMI) process.
• Supports the consolidation, validation, and analysis of compensation data across multiple country salary scales and datasets, identifying, investigating, and resolving discrepancies prior to leadership review and implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of related compensation experience working in a compensation function.
• Experience above inclusive of working in a global context.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with complex formulas, lookup functions (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP), pivot tables, data validation, conditional formatting, and large dataset management.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.
• Proven ability to analyze, validate, and reconcile complex data across multiple systems and data sources.
• Strong analytical, data manipulation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in creating and maintaining facets of a job architecture structure.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with employees, managers, HR colleagues, and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge of current compensation principles, practices, market benchmarking methodologies, and compensation trends.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.  

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

 

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