About the Role:

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Job Title: VP, Head of People Solutions and Digital Innovation

About the Role:

The VP, Head of People Solutions and Digital Innovation leads a global organization that delivers exceptional service to our 40,000+ employees while driving comprehensive HR technology strategy initiatives. This executive role serves as the foundation for our worldwide employee experience through integrated People Services, Regional People Advisors, and scalable HR technology platforms. The leader is accountable for continuously evolving, enhancing, and modernizing our solutions ecosystem to meet emerging business demands. This executive partners strategically with senior leadership to align organizational needs with technology investments, identifying and executing transformative people and technology initiatives while overseeing enterprise-wide HR technology implementations. Positioned at the forefront of digital HR transformation, this role leads high-performing global teams across People Services operations, shared service delivery, and scalable technology solutions that enable sustainable business growth, advanced workforce analytics, and organizational change management at enterprise scale.

The Team:

Our HR Technology team is at the forefront of transforming how S&P Global attracts, develops, and retains top talent through innovative technology solutions. Our People Solutions team is dedicated to innovation and operational excellence, focusing on delivering high-quality solutions, continuous improvement and support across regions. We are a collaborative, forward-thinking group that values strategic thinking, ethical AI implementation, and data-driven decision making. The team operates with a global and enterprise mindset, partnering across all business divisions to deliver scalable HR solutions that enhance employee experience while driving business outcomes.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Lead global People Solutions strategy and digital transformation initiatives, while embedding AI adoption and automation of technologies that enhance employee experience

• Oversee People Services operations and delivery, ensuring seamless service delivery and operational excellence across HR shared services, case management, and employee support functions while continuously improving KPIs and SLAs

• Drive the strategic development and implementation of digital transformation initiatives that modernize HR processes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance employee experience

• Partner with Digital Technology Services and AI+ People Strategy team to develop and implement AI-first enhancements across core HR processes

• Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and deploy HR technology solutions that support business growth and decision making, maintaining data privacy, security, compliance standards, and strong data integrity

• Establish governance frameworks and best practices for HR technology implementation and People Solutions support, ensuring responsible and transparent use of technology

• Build and mentor high-performing teams while fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and ethical AI practices, with focus on stakeholder engagement and operational excellence.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $198,952 to $397,300. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) in Technology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field with 12+ years of progressive leadership experience

• Proven track record leading large-scale HR technology transformations and AI implementation initiatives in enterprise environments

• Deep expertise in HR technology platforms such as Workday, SuccessFactors, or similar, along with AI/ML technologies including natural language processing, predictive analytics, or machine learning frameworks

• Strong business acumen with demonstrated