Global Head of Benefits - Mobility

OSTTRA•Centreville, VA

6d•$137,000 - $270,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in benefits management for large corporations.
5+ years of Human Resources/Benefits strategic leadership experience in a self-insured company.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.
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.

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.

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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