Head of Global Payroll

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.

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The Role

Paying our people accurately and efficiently is a cornerstone of our employee experience. As Head of Global Payroll, you will serve as a strategic leader and subject matter expert , shaping global payroll strategy and delivery across the enterprise. You will influence how employees feel valued, ensure compliance and operational excellence, and drive innovation across payroll processes worldwide.

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

The Team:

We are operating in 22 countries with offices in APAC, North America (primarily Centerville VA and London, Ontario Canada), and EMEA. The role is initially to consider the long-term design of the team. This role reports directly to senior leadership and partners closely with Finance, People, Technology, and divisional business leaders to ensure payroll is executed seamlessly and strategically across all regions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the global payroll strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals, regulatory requirements, and employee experience priorities.

Global Payroll Operations: Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for 3,500+ employees across 13+ countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local laws and regulations.

Governance & Compliance: Maintain oversight of payroll governance, internal controls, audit readiness, and fiduciary responsibilities across all jurisdictions.

Vendor & Technology Management: Lead and optimize payroll vendor relationships and technology platforms to drive efficiency, scalability, and service excellence.

Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and inspire a global payroll team, fostering a high-performance culture and professional growth.

Transformation & Process Improvement: Drive payroll transformation initiatives, including consolidation of processes, technology enhancements, and harmonization of global payroll operations.

Executive Partnership & Influence: Act as the enterprise payroll advisor to senior leaders, Board of Directors, and M&A teams. Provide insights and data to inform executive decision-making and strategic initiatives.

Financial Stewardship: Oversee payroll budgets, forecasting, and reporting for payroll and related benefits expenses. Partner with the Benefits team to ensure seamless integration with total rewards programs.

Experience & Qualifications

Proven global payroll leadership: 15+ years of experience in complex, multinational payroll environments.

Strategic thinker with operational excellence: Experience leading payroll transformation, vendor management, and global process standardization.

Technology expertise: Deep understanding of payroll systems, including ADP and/or CloudPay or comparable enterprise platforms, and experience driving automation and technology-enabled improvements.

Strong compliance knowledge: Expertise in global payroll compliance, tax regulations, statutory reporting, and fiduciary obligations.

Executive presence: Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across senior leadership, business units, and the Board of Directors.

Leadership & people development: Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, foster professional growth, and cultivate a culture of accountability and excellence.

Change agent: Comfortable challenging the status quo, driving innovation, and navigating complex global environments.

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 $250,000. 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 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.

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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.

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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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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P 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: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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Job ID: 322965

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Location: Centreville, Virginia, United States