Global Head of Benefits - Mobility

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

14

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.  For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

Global Head of Benefits

Team Description

It is an exciting time in the People team at S&P Global.   With a mantra of “People First”, the People team is evolving the People model to push past the traditional Ulrich model in order to support the fast pace changes in the business and to support all people. This role presents the unique opportunity for the incumbent to lead the Global Benefits team.

Position Description

S&P Global is seeking a Global Head of Benefits to collaborate with senior leadership in the development, design, and execution of S&P Global’ s benefits and wellness programs. They will have a commercially focused mindset and the ability to translate that capability to People solutions through these programs. This leader will draw from big picture thinking to deliver compelling, innovative and creative programs that balance business needs and employee experience.

They will be a key member of the People Products Leadership Team, reporting to the Global Head of Total Rewards. This role will have full responsibility for North American benefits, and will lead the overall global benefits and wellness strategy in close partnership with the regional leads and their teams for the establishment of a comprehensive benefits and wellness strategy in support of the attraction, retention, and engagement of our employees.

This role is based in Centreville, Virginia, with plans to relocate to Reston, Virginia, in 2026.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Drive strategic planning, design, implementation, maintenance, communication, and administration of benefits and wellness programs
• Be adept at identifying and analyzing data and behavioral patterns to help inform the design, communication, education and administration of benefits and wellness programs
• Demonstrate critical thinking and exceptional people skills in helping solve complex system-wide challenges and in building teams who work effectively with you and each other to provide strategic and operational support to senior management
• Active partner on all M&A activities and contribute to other corporate initiatives
• Benchmark activities across all areas of benefits and wellness to elevate our understanding of our competitiveness and evolve it over time to meet the changing landscape of total rewards
• Lead an effective, client-focused benefit and wellness team that instills company-wide trust and value for the People function, and delivers with operational excellence
• Communicates effectively with leadership and broad employees to convey the value and opportunity of S&P Global’ s benefits and wellness programs
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ACA etc.; keep up-to-date on legal and legislative issues related to all benefit and retirement plans and maintain accurate documentation and reporting for audits and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor administrative costs and pricing of benefit programs and recommend cost-containment strategies.

Fundamental Functional Competencies

• Relationship Building/Influencing: Demonstrate effective and appropriate influencing skills with senior management/partners, combining high-level human capital knowledge with deep organizational understanding. Build strong relationships with solid trust and mutual respect as the foundation. Leverage strong judgement skills to make decisions. Instinctively know when and how to introduce change, in such a way that it is broadly accepted and institutionalized
• Intellectual Curiosity: Ability to combine analytical reasoning, creativity and judgement. Quickly study, able to handle complex matters, with multiple initiatives going on simultaneously. Able to deal effectively with strategic issues, as well as tactical operational details
• Solution- and Results-oriented: Resourceful, with strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude. Fully committed to the job and to deliver outstanding work. Never satisfied with status-quo, continually striving for excellence. Enjoy working hands-on
• Influencing Skills: Able to challenge the status-quo sensitively and constructively. Intellectually agile, self-confident and highly articulate at all levels in the organization
• Execution and Operational Effectiveness: Outcome orientated and able to act decisively and deliver
• Communication: Able to affect behavior and convey the value and opportunity of programs in a way that conveys the relevant information and resonates with the audience

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in benefits management for large corporations.
• 5+ years of Human Resources/Benefits strategic leadership experience in a self-insured company. Exposure to an innovative business, one that continues to reinvent their business proposition is a plus. Industry is open with a preference for the consumer, financial services or technology industry.
• Successful business partnership at a divisional/executive level, with proven success in linking People and Benefit strategies to the business.
• Experience in a growing global business and positive reputation for working effectively across levels of an organization.
• Proven ability to navigate mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize and work under pressure on a number of projects at the same time and to coach/lead others to work in this type of environment.
• Proven track record for managing and developing a high-performing benefits team that fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service.
• Proven track record for successfully being a team member and/or lead on small and large scale programs.
• Demonstrated ability presenting to the Steering Committees, PLT, C-Suite and Board.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create positive work environment where silos are broken down with an adaptive workforce model.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels within the function, cross function and the business.
• Design Thinking and People/Employee Experience.
• A strong influencer that can drive change.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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 $137,000 to $270,000. 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. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission 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.

About S&P Global Mobility

At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

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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