About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 15The Team

Our people are SandP Global’s greatest asset and their experience is our priority. The People Experience team is committed to creating value for our colleagues through balanced, relevant, and differentiated programs and processes. We are high performing, people-focused, data driven, and adept at managing change.Responsibilities and Impact

Paying our people is a critical component to our experience framework and is a fundamental moment that matters. This role will serve as an advisor and subject matter expert for all areas related to global payroll. You will have the ability to positively impact how our people feel valued and rewarded. You will be responsible for payroll strategy, delivery and operations at a global scale, covering over 37,000 employees and spanning over 44 countries. Your remit will involve partnering and collaborating across senior leadership in People, Finance, Technology, and divisional business lines. You will be a key decision maker.Provides strategic planning, tactical direction and day to day management alongside governance of global payroll function.Accountable for leading international payroll strategy to harmonize payroll vendors across 40+ countries.Responsible for compliance, reporting and fiduciary oversight of approximately: 1M transactions, $1B USD in salary wages and $200M+ USD in bonus payments per annum.Manages vendor relationship and retained organization to ensure delivery of end-to-end payroll solutions in a cost-effective mannerMaintains standard operating and regulatory procedures globally with respect to audit, privacy, tax reporting, and controls.Leadership of an international payroll team, directs and manages global payroll operations, outsourcing governance, service delivery and issue resolution.Ensures compliance and fiduciary oversight of the company''s payroll function across all regions. Ensures accurate yearend processes for earnings and tax statements globally.Represents Global Payroll on corporate committees and MandA teams and manages and controls global budget.Responsible for forecasting and monitoring fringe benefits expense for US employees (-$215M USD), regularly partnering with Global Head of Benefits and participating on US Benefits Committee.Ensures strong partnership with SVP, Regional People Partnership regarding regional initiatives that require payroll expertiseEnsures that active and retired members of the Board of Directors are compensated in accordance with pertinent plan designs and member elections; provides information for annual tax reporting and proxy statement disclosure.Responsible for the transformation of pay services, consolidating and simplifying the function, process, technology, and vendors.Creation of a best-in-class service delivery and operating model leveraging the best of in-house team, 3rd party vendors, and key technology partners.Compensation/Benefits Information

(This section is only applicable to US candidates)SandP Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $160,269 to $330,000. 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 eligible to receive additional SandP Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please remove the link and note the existence of benefits through standard channels.What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

Expert (15+ years) experience within global Payroll environmentProven experience in a senior payroll leadership role, with a focus on digital transformationDeep knowledge and experience working with payroll vendors and platform technologies; includes Workday Payroll experience or deep module knowledgeExperience setting up payroll requirements for new tax entities and end-to-end MandA initiativesExperience in and understanding of mobility programs and practicesAdditional Preferred Qualifications

Proven leader directing, managing, and nurturing global teamsInnovation bias; willing to challenge the status quo and experiment to see beyond what exists todayGrowth mindset: learning on a continuous basis as key to learning through opportunity and adversityExceptional communication skills and ability to influence; ability to work effectively across all levels and layers of the organizationBenefits

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 SandP Global.Health and 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. SandP 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, please refer to internal benefit resources.Global Hiring and Opportunity at SandP Global

At SandP 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.Recruitment Fraud Alert

If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. SandP Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here.Equal Opportunity Employer

SandP Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.US Candidates Only

The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision also applies.Job ID: 318036Posted On: 2025-07-18Location: New York, New York, United States

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