About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

18

The Role: Global Head of People Rewards

Location: 55 Water St, New York, NY 10041

The Team:

The Head of People Rewards will lead the strategy and execution of compensation, benefits, and recognition programs for S&P Global, Inc. This role will play a pivotal role in shaping our end-to-end rewards strategy ensuring it’s competitive, aligns with our business goals and fosters engagement and high performance. The Global Head of People Rewards will be a member of the Enterprise People Leadership Team, and will collaborate with HR leadership and business partners to ensure our rewards programs align with organizational goals and market trends. The position will oversee a team of ~40 people, including 6 – 8 direct reports. The position will also play a major role in coordinating People Rewards due diligence efforts during M&A activity and will report directly to the Chief Purpose Officer.

The Impact:

• Develop, implement and administer the company’s executive cash incentive plan, stock- based incentive compensation plan, executive supplemental benefits, executive deferred incentive compensation plan and perquisite programs as well as the deferred compensation and deferred stock ownership plans for the company’s non-employee Directors.

• Lead the compensation strategy for the enterprise, including targeted strategy for ‘top 200’ leaders including ‘white glove’ service to our Executive Leadership Team with respect to questions and new compensation programs or changes. This includes exploring the suite of appropriate executive benefits services by partnering with the Benefits leader.

• Provide governance to Sales Incentive Programs, including required analytics & reporting to Executive Leadership Team and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.

• In collaboration with the People Rewards Leadership team, develop company-wide compensation programs, policies, and guidelines (merit budgets, salary ranges, compensation policies).

• Accountability for monitoring the People Rewards team’s key projects are staffed appropriately and on track. Will manage global strategic projects such as refinement of “Thrive” promotion process, in partnership with Engagement & Development team.

• Develop and manage comprehensive benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and other employee benefits.

• Lead the strategy and implementation of employee recognition programs to enhance employee engagement and retention.

• Ensure compliance with global benefits regulations and standards.

What’s in it for you:

• Play a lead role in supporting the strategic direction of the company through the review and continuous improvement of broad-based compensation, executive compensation programs, benefits, recognition programs, and policy directives.

• Provide direct consultative subject matter expertise to support strategic objectives and develop solutions to address business needs.

• Plan, execute, and lead enterprise compensation projects and identify opportunities for synergies and common solutions.

• Develop change management, communication materials and programs to educate and inform management and participants of the key features and potential value of the plans.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and coordination of materials for presentation to senior management and the Compensation and Leadership Development Committee (CLDC) of the Board of Directors.

• Oversee the design, implementation and administration of the S&P Global Stock Incentive Plan and Direct Stock Purchase Plan.

• Coordinate and provide information in support of Proxy filings, including the CD&A and Compensation Tables, requests to third parties for data, and responses from internal departments.

• Oversee the design, implementation and administration of the S&P Global healthcare, wellbeing, and recognition programs globally.

• Manage a team of ~40 people, including 6 – 8 direct reports.

• Identify and negotiate with vendors and ensure we have best in class service.

Benefits Information:

This role is eligible to receive S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries.

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $325,000 to $450,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years developing and managing compensation and benefits programs

• Experience managing executive compensation programs

• Experience presenting to senior management, including Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business or other related field

• Demonstrated ability to establish and achieve strategic goals

• Strong track record of leading and developing successful teams in a global and multicultural environment

• Ability to be influential and establish positive working relationships across the organization

• Strong judgment, problem-solving, negotiation, influence, and conflict resolution skills

• Certification in Compensation

• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world’s leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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