Global Head of People - CARFAX en Spgi

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Global Head of People, CARFAX

Location: Centreville/Reston, VA (in 2026)

Role Overview:

As a Global Head of People for the CARFAX business, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our human resources landscape. This position is at the forefront of driving people-focused strategies that align with CARFAX's business. You will lead the charge in creating a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation, engagement, and excellence. You will partner closely with the President of CARFAX and be a part of the Executive Leadership Team.  We are looking for a people leader that embodies our mission and brings our culture to life.

Who We Are & What We Believe:

• Mission-driven: we pioneer innovative information products that helps people make better decisions.
• Transparent: know the goals, measure the results, share the information.              
• Respect your colleagues: Their opinion counts, especially when it’s different.
• Embrace the challenges:  Find solutions don’t dwell on problems.
• Work smarter: Be lean, continuously improve, save time and money.
• Focus on strengths: Do what you do best, stretch when you can.
• Work-life balance: Work hard but make time for your life.

About the role: 

You will collaborate with the CARFAX leadership and the People Shared Service organizations to deliver cutting-edge people practices that anticipate and meet the evolving needs of our global workforce. You will leverage data and insights to ensure that CARFAX has the right talent in place, equipped with the skills needed to thrive and grow, driving change management and cultural initiatives that support CARFAX as an employer of choice with a high-performing team.

The Team:
CARFAX is a close-knit, collaborative team that values positivity, drive, and a good sense of humor. We work hard, support each other, and know how to have fun while delivering high-impact results. Our team is committed to providing invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Establish and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across all levels of the organization.
  • Communicate people strategies and initiatives effectively, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives.
• People Agenda Management:
  • Actively drive workforce planning and overall talent deployment and spend.
  • Manage the people agenda for client groups, ensuring alignment with People Strategy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with Centers of Excellence and other leaders to implement and maintain an effective operating model, addressing any roadblocks that may arise.
• Talent Development & Acquisition:
  • Navigate across the enterprise to facilitate talent development, addressing specific needs of client groups while ensuring policy compliance.
  • Partner with the business on needs and the Recruiting team on finding top talent.
• Change Management and Culture:
  • Oversee change management and culture initiatives, ensuring organizational design and development align with CARFAX’s strategic goals.
• Data-Driven Insights:
  • Monitor and analyze metrics related to people management, providing insights that drive continuous improvement in talent strategy and workforce planning.
  • Drive engagement and retention by identifying opportunities and developing strategies to mitigate attrition risk of key talent.
• Team Development:
  • Develop and build a high-performing team, acting as a peer advisor and coach to other members of the Global People team.
  • Ensure strong succession planning is in place, building talent bench within the team.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in financial services, professional services, or a related field; understanding a B2C/similar businesses, products, and services.  Automotive background is a plus.
  • Proven leader and manager of a globally distributed team.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead various high-profile projects simultaneously with strong project management capabilities.
  • Experience handling demanding deadlines, changing requirements, and working with limited information.
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Demonstrable ability to navigate effectively and efficiently within a large matrixed organization.
  • Strong financial and business insight, coupled with an analytical mindset.
  • Commitment to maintaining very high standards of quality, accuracy, and timeliness.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Very strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents.

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 $136,935 to $270,200. 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 not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission 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.

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.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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