Head of Global Payroll overseeing payroll operations and strategy across 13+ countries for S&P Global. Leading transformation, compliance, and executive advisory functions in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
Define and execute the global payroll strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals, regulatory requirements, and employee experience priorities.
Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for 3,500+ employees across 13+ countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local laws and regulations.
Maintain oversight of payroll governance, internal controls, audit readiness, and fiduciary responsibilities across all jurisdictions.
Lead and optimize payroll vendor relationships and technology platforms to drive efficiency, scalability, and service excellence.
Lead, mentor, and inspire a global payroll team, fostering a high-performance culture and professional growth.
Drive payroll transformation initiatives, including consolidation of processes, technology enhancements, and harmonization of global payroll operations.
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.
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.
Requirements
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.
Benefits
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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