M25278 - Global Compensation and Benefits Manager

CGIAR System Organization; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international non-profit organization located in Montpellier, France, is seeking a Global Compensation and Benefits Manager. This role involves developing global compensation strategies, managing HR data analytics, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge in compensation frameworks and strong analytical skills. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Prestations

Year-end bonus (40 days)

Vacation premium (56%)

Life and medical insurance

Supermarket coupons

Savings fund

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of compensation and benefits frameworks and benchmarking methodologies.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement global compensation strategies.
• Supervise HR data analytics across multiple country offices.
• Lead the preparation and review of HR documentation for audits.

Connaissances

Compensation and benefits frameworks

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration

Outils

HRIS systems (Dynamics 365)

Description du poste

M25278 - Global Compensation and Benefits Manager

CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries.

CIMMYT is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional to lead the strategic and operational design, implementation, and governance of global compensation and benefits policies at CIMMYT. This professional will ensure alignment with organizational goals, internal equity, and compliance with international and local standards; will conduct processes related to HR data analytics, job evaluations, and reporting, while serving as the subject matter expert on all compensation and benefits matters.

The location of this position will be on-site at CIMMYT's headquarters in Texcoco, Mexico.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compensation and Benefits

• Develop and implement global compensation strategies, including market benchmarking, salary structures, and merit-based increases.
• Lead the annual review and update of salary scales and consulting fee frameworks.
• Oversee the design and revision of global staff benefits and allowances (e.g., housing, pension, transportation, hardship, danger pay).
• Benchmark benefits across staff groups using external data sources; ensure internal equity and labor law compliance.
• Evaluate and negotiate with benefits providers; monitor utilization and employee satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain compensation and benefits policies and procedures.
• Provide expert guidance on job grading and evaluation processes.
• Advise managers on compensation decisions and practices.

2. HR Data Analytics & Reporting

• Supervise HR data analytics across multiple country offices.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for compensation, benefits, and workforce metrics.
• Oversee monthly HR reporting for internal stakeholders (HR Management, Finance, Planning, Knowledge Management, Travel).
• Ensure accurate administration of the Leave module for CIMMYT-run offices.
• Improve workflows related to C&B, including centralized access to policy acknowledgments and privacy notices.
• Support position creation and maintenance in Dynamics 365; provide technical assistance to HR teams.
• Produce biannual HR KPIs (e.g., turnover, recruitment, training, staff count, GDI) and ad hoc reports for leadership.

3. Audit & Compliance

• Lead the preparation and review of HR documentation for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders such as Finance, Donor Relations, and other units to ensure timely and accurate audit responses.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits.
• Supervise and validate outputs of the C&B team, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Foster collaboration across HR and other departments to ensure consistent policy application.
• Communicate policies clearly to staff and supervisors, act as a subject matter expert on C&B topics.
• Collaborate with Payroll and Finance on the creation and monitoring of Payroll provisions and On cost mechanisms.
• Any other activities as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of compensation and benefits frameworks, benchmarking methodologies, and policy implementation.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience with HRIS systems (preferably Dynamics 365).
• Strong analytical, reporting, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proven leadership and team supervision experience.

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).

Candidates must apply online for M25278 - Global Compensation and Benefits Manager. Screening and follow up of applications will begin on Tuesday September 30th. Applications must include a CV and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

This position will remain open until filled.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.