S&P Global
Head of Global Payroll - Mobility
S&P Global, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
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Head of Global Payroll
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S&P Global .
Role Overview 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.
The 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. The team operates in 22 countries with offices in APAC, North America (primarily Centerville, VA and London, Ontario, Canada), and EMEA.
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, providing 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 The anticipated base salary range for this position is
$137,000 to $250,000 , varying by geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. This role is eligible for an annual incentive plan; it is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan. In addition to base compensation, you will receive S&P Global benefits, including health care, flexible downtime, continuous learning, financial wellness programs, family‑friendly perks, and more. For detailed benefits by country, visit
S&P Global Benefits .
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 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 email
EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com .
Job Details
Job ID:
322965
Posted On:
2025-12-02
Location:
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Seniority Level:
Not Applicable
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Human Resources
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Head of Global Payroll
position at
S&P Global .
Role Overview 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.
The 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. The team operates in 22 countries with offices in APAC, North America (primarily Centerville, VA and London, Ontario, Canada), and EMEA.
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, providing 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 The anticipated base salary range for this position is
$137,000 to $250,000 , varying by geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. This role is eligible for an annual incentive plan; it is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan. In addition to base compensation, you will receive S&P Global benefits, including health care, flexible downtime, continuous learning, financial wellness programs, family‑friendly perks, and more. For detailed benefits by country, visit
S&P Global Benefits .
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 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 email
EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com .
Job Details
Job ID:
322965
Posted On:
2025-12-02
Location:
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Seniority Level:
Not Applicable
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Human Resources
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