Senior Team Lead, People Strategic Initiatives

S&P Global • New York, NY

2d • $85,773 - $153,242

About The Position

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 11 The Team: The Chief People Officer’s Chief of Staff Team is a collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive high-performing group that represents the CPO and the People Team with direct exposure to the People Leadership Team and Executive Leadership Team. We prioritize creating high-quality work through clear and concise communication, maintaining a flexible and agile approach to responsibilities while fostering high accountability and a growth mindset. This role reports to the Head of People Strategy & Business Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in HR, consulting, project management, or analytical roles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Growth mindset with a desire to learn and improve ways of working

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SuccessFactors, or similar systems
• Background in organizational development, talent management, or people analytics
• Project management experience with exposure to agile methodologies
• Experience supporting C-level executives or senior leadership teams

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day strategic support for the CPO’s highest‑priority engagements, including development of briefing materials, presentations, and executive communications
• Evaluate and prioritize requests against CPO’s strategic priorities across internal and external engagements in partnership with the Communications team
• Serve as a liaison between the Office of the CPO and key stakeholders to oversee follow ups and maintain transparency and accountability
• Support strategic People initiatives and projects that directly impact organizational effectiveness, including People Team recognition programs, as well as learning and development partnerships
• Help prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and communications for key People Team and enterprise meetings, including People Leadership Team, Extended People Leadership Team, People Connect, and People Leader Connect
• Design and implement People Leadership Team offsite 2x/year, helping shape strategic direction and priorities that are key to PLT effectiveness
• Partner with leading external vendors to infuse the People Team with best‑in-class thinking, innovative practices, and differentiated learning
• Collaborate with leadership to define goals, KPIs, and success metrics for strategic initiatives, monitor progress and provide actionable recommendations to ensure alignment with organizational objectives
• Drive execution across multiple parallel initiatives, balancing speed and rigor through disciplined project management, strong governance, and continuous improvement practices

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level