Open Society : Global Benefits Lead – Dakar

JOB DESCRIPTION

Global Benefits Lead. Dakar. Posting Date: 02/04/2025. Deadline: 02/06/2025

Role Title: Global Benefits Lead

Contract Type: Regular

Reporting To: Director, Compensation & Benefits

Program/Department/Unit Name: People and Culture

Location

Dakar, Rio, Mexico City , Bogota

Team Name: Compensation and Benefits Team

Role Purpose

The Compensation and Benefits Team are responsible for the design and delivery of the Compensation and Benefits policies, programs and processes that support the development of the organization and enhance its ability to recruit and retain staff and collective ability to enable the organization to be successful in meeting its long-term strategic objectives

Key Responsibilities

As Global Benefits Lead you will:

Work with Director, Compensation & Benefits and benefits brokers to develop and maintainglobal benefits policies, programmes and practices to support the changing and evolving needs of the organization

Maintain knowledge of and analyse government regulations, benefit program trends, and prevailing practices among similar organizations, recommend changes as needed

Evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies, programmes and practices to ensure their continued relevance and effectiveness

Oversee the management of our benefits vendor relationships, consultant relationships and contracts

Update and maintaininternal global benefits dashboard and track renewals

Monitor legislative updates and global benefit trends

Develop and maintain effective communication strategies and ensure all benefit programs are fully understood and appropriately valued by employees.

Build the relationships and governance structures internally and externally to provide effective scrutiny and oversight of Global Benefits practice

Provide support during labour group negotiations

Work with the Finance department regarding global benefit budget

Key internal relationships

Compensation Colleagues

Advisory Partners

Finance

Employee Service Center

Labor groups

Key external relationships

External brokers and vendors

PEO

The ideal candidate

Strong expertise in benefits practice with particular emphasis on the global market, specifically in at least a few of the jurisdictions of London, Berlin, Brussels, Amman, Seoul, Rio de Janeiro, Bogota, Mexico City, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Dakar

Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to associate benefits

Experience working with benefit brokers

Effective project management skills

Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Provides strategic leadership and discipline, people management, and consensus building

Elicits in others the commitment, passion and patience needed to sustain a collaborative enterprise

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

Sound presentational and communications skills

Demonstrates commitment to OSF’s core values of humility, commitment, collaboration, respect, inclusivity and integrity

Commitment to continuous learning and growth in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism and social justice

Commitment to listening and working with humility; ways of working that are respectful to all people; and that support space and voice for all diverse perspectives in our workplace
An excellent knowledge of English

Knowledge of Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabicor other languages is desirable but not required.

What we offer

Exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact; from a generous annual professional development allowance for every employee to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts.
Excellent benefits and perks to promote well-being and a healthy work-life balance, including:
- Generous time off, as well as our standard Open Society close at year-end (where vacation days are not required) and flexible work arrangements.
- Employer-paid health insurance and dental plans for individuals and families (no employee contribution required).
- Exceptional retirement savings plan (non-contributory for employees) and life insurance.
- Progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and much more.
- Free, healthy, world-cuisine-style lunches or tokens (where our office does not have the scale for café facilities).
A commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, so you can bring your whole self to work and make a positive impact.

Who we are

Open Society Foundations aim to establish vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. Our operating model organizes grantmaking around specific, time-limited projects, developed alongside support for established partners, enabling us to respond swiftly to emergingneeds. We are committed to promoting human dignity, equality, and rights; reimagining democratic ideals and practice; and advancing equity in governance systems.

Guided by our founder’s values and the belief in the art of the possible, we engage directly with global entities, individuals, and policymakers through grants, advocacy, impact investing, and strategic human rights litigation to drive positive change. At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to rights, equity, and justice, inspiring every action we take.

Additional information

Open Society Foundations is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek applications from talented individuals across all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—particularly those from marginalized and underrepresented groups. Each candidate is evaluated solely on their unique qualifications, without discrimination based on race, age, sex, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, or any other legally protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates with disabilities. To request adjustments or inquire about our equal opportunity policies, please contact recruitment@opensocietyfoundations.org.

Competitive rates of pay apply.

Open Society Foundations is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and to building a diverse staff that reflects the movements, issues and communities that our mission serves. Candidates from all underrepresented backgrounds, identities and communities are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements

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