S&P Global, Inc

Senior Manager, Compensation Programs & Systems (Global)

S&P Global, Inc • $120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Virginia, US
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in compensation and program management.
  • Experience with HRIS or technical teams for compensation program implementation.
  • Involvement in a Workday implementation or enhancements is strongly preferred.
  • Solid understanding of job architecture and compensation governance.
  • Experience managing global compensation programs effectively.
  • Ability to translate business needs into clear requirements.
  • Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Head of Compensation to design global compensation programs.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to operationalize compensation within Workday.
  • Translate compensation strategies into business requirements for Workday.
  • Ensure data and governance frameworks support system execution.
  • Support implementation of Workday Compensation as the functional lead.
  • Design global compensation processes like merit and bonus planning.
  • Develop compensation analytics and insights on pay equity and trends.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape global compensation infrastructure.
  • Work in a fast-paced, evolving organization with a 'People First' mantra.
  • Engage with a global team and the latest technology in HR processes.
Full Job Description
Position Description

The Company is seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation Programs & Systems to partner closely with the Head of Compensation in the design and infrastructure of global compensation programs.

This role serves as a key partner across Compensation, HRIS, and People Operations to ensure that compensation programs are effectively translated into scalable, sound processes within Workday. While not responsible for system configuration, this role ensures that compensation structures, data, and processes are designed in alignment with system capabilities to enable accurate and efficient execution.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in broad-based compensation, paired with a strong understanding of how compensation design translates into system workflows, data structures, and business processes.

This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic thinking and execution, with a focus on ensuring that compensation programs are practical, scalable, and effectively implemented in partnership with technical teams and compliance requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Partner with the Head of Compensation to design and implement global compensation programs, including salary structures, job architecture, career frameworks, and pay governance.
  • Collaborate with HRIS and technical teams to ensure compensation programs are effectively operationalized within Workday, aligning design with system capabilities and constraints.
  • Translate compensation strategies and program requirements into clear business requirements and process flows for Workday configuration.
  • Ensure that compensation data, structures, and governance frameworks are designed to support accurate, scalable system execution.
  • Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of Workday Compensation (Core and Advanced), acting as the functional compensation lead in partnership with system owners.
  • Design and implement global compensation processes, including merit planning, bonus planning, promotions, and job changes, ensuring alignment between program intent and system execution.
  • Partner with People Operations and HR Shared Services to ensure consistent and efficient administration of compensation programs globally.
  • Develop and maintain compensation governance processes, including approval workflows, audit controls, and documentation to support compliance (e.g., SOX and internal audit requirements).
  • Build and deliver compensation analytics and reporting, leveraging Workday and other tools to provide insights on pay equity, market competitiveness, and workforce trends.
  • Support global pay transparency initiatives, including pay range design and communication strategies.
  • Manage external vendors, including market data providers (e.g., Radford, Mercer, WTW).
  • Identify opportunities to improve compensation processes through standardization, simplification, and alignment with system capabilities.

Fundamental Functional Competencies
  • Critical Thinking: Ability to connect compensation design with execution and system implications.
  • Systems Knowledge: Strong understanding of how compensation programs translate into system workflows, data structures, and business processes.
  • Analytical: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
  • Execution & Effectiveness: Proven ability to design and implement scalable processes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Relationship Building/Influencing: Builds strong partnerships across Compensation, HRIS, Finance, and the business; able to bridge functional and technical perspectives.
  • Communication: Effectively translates compensation concepts into clear, actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Solution-Oriented: Proactive and resourceful in solving complex compensation challenges.
  • Intellectual Curiosity: Continuously seeks to improve processes, programs, and outcomes.

Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience in compensation, including broad-based compensation design and program management.
  • Demonstrated experience partnering with HRIS or technical teams to implement or enhance compensation programs within HR systems (Workday strongly preferred).
  • Experience supporting or participating in a Workday implementation or major system enhancement.
  • Strong understanding of job architecture, salary structures, and compensation governance frameworks.
  • Experience managing or supporting global compensation programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into clear requirements and scalable processes.
  • Strong analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with reporting tools preferred.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving organization.


If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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Learn more about S&P Global, Inc
Size
22,850 employees
Market Cap
$107.6 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$2.3 billion
Founded
1888
5 Year Trend
+7.9%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
NASDAQ
SPGI
* Ladders Estimates

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