Head of compensation

About the Role :

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Grade Level (for internal use) : 16

The Role : Global Head of Compensation

Location : 55 Water St, New York, NY 10041 / Virtual USA

The Team : This position oversees all global compensation programs for S&P Global, Inc. The position will oversee a team of 20 people, including 5 6 direct reports.

The position will also play a major role in coordinating People Rewards due diligence efforts during M&A activity and will roll up to the SVP, Head of People Experience.

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 Committee members 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. 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.

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 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.
• Manage a team of 20 people, including 5 6 direct reports.
• Identify and negotiate with vendors and ensure we have best in class service.

Qualifications :

• 10+ years developing and managing compensation programs
• Experience managing executive compensation programs
• Experience presenting to senior management, including Compensation Committee within a Board of Directors
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business or other related field
• Demonstrated ability to establish and achieve strategic goals
• Ability to be influential and establish positive working relationships across the organization
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, negotiation, influence and conflict resolution skills.

Preferred Qualification :

• Certification in Compensation
• Outstanding communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

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