Director, Sr. Compensation Lead

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

13

The Team:  You will be part of the Global Total Rewards Center of Excellence (COE).  The team of compensation professionals focuses on providing essential consultation within Compensation Strategy, Broad-Based, Executive and Equity Compensation. We are passionate about designing innovative solutions and delivering high impact results that are critical to the People strategy, as they influence the most visible component of the S&P Global people value proposition.

Responsibilities and Impact:  As Compensation Director, you will lead Compensation initiatives within S&P Global in partnership with multiple teams and stakeholders to drive compensation strategy, program harmonization in alignment with business objectives. You will collaborate with client groups to direct and help drive strategies that help clients achieve business results and drive organizational effectiveness.

You will be part of a global team and have the ability to partner with senior business leaders, COE’s, People Services and external resources to oversee and drive human capital strategies, solutions, programs and projects in a complex, matrix global environment. 

• Lead and interplay with People Partner and client teams on human capital initiatives within businesses to drive pay for performance talent strategy

• Update or redesign solutions to business issues via compensation programs or practices-

• The ideal candidate will apply design thinking and lean principles to those solutions

• Advise on compensation initiatives including the design and ongoing review of cross-segment job architecture, market pricing, compensation plan strategy; program harmonization and alignment, survey data library, vendor management, department budget, rewards and recognition programs, compensation cycle administration and technical configuration for compensation systems

• Liaise with Strategy and People Partner teams on M&A activities including integration and standardization of best in class pay practices across different geographies and functions

• Keep up with trends, practices and pay related benchmarks to make annual recommendations for pay mix solutions around salary, incentive and long-term plans as necessary

• Monitor federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations to ensure company compliance. Participate in market data activities including collecting information for surveys, reviewing results and reporting back findings and updating salary ranges as needed to stakeholders

• Partner with Talent Acquisition  to support clients with the development and communication of compensation packages for new hires and existing employees when necessary

• Create and deliver training programs for various audiences: People and client teams, managers and Executives on changes to regulations, pay practices or programs throughout the year and as needed

• Lead or participate in projects that help us optimize People processes:  Workday module implementation, centralization and automation of HR processes, etc. Support workforce-planning initiatives including forecasting and planning cost of labor for a variety of roles

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $112,976 to $211,769. 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.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:

• At least 7+ years of Compensation experience partnering with executive/senior leadership and a track record of driving the human capital/talent agenda

• Bachelor’s degree in an HR or business-related field or equivalent experience

• Solid project management skills and the ability to execute projects in a complex, matrix global environment while maintaining focus on the business and its customers

• Demonstrated ability to use tools, e.g., advanced excel, interpret analysis for fact based decision-making. Solid People Systems background – Workday, Pay Factors and Tableau experience preferred

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• A mindset which is nimble, agile, flexible, insight driven, forward looking, change oriented, that questions which tasks to do and the best way to do them

• Ability to influence senior management on Compensation related and business issues/decisions
   Business and financial acumen

• Strong communication, influencing, facilitation and presentation skills are necessary to actively communicate with all levels of management, colleagues, outside agencies and customers to drive business results

• Creative and innovative thinking skills, along with high intellect and sound judgment

• Comfortable managing confidential information. Eagerness to learn and mentor others

• Have a global mindset and an understanding of culture and change management and how to integrate talent management into an organization’s strategic objectives

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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