Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Mobility - Centreville, VA​/Reston, VA

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Grade Level (for internal use): 13

Location: Centreville, VA / Reston, VA (in 2026)

This role is hybrid and requires in‑office attendance.

The Global Head of Talent Acquisition will be responsible for defining and executing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the organization’s growth objectives. This role will lead a global team of 10+ talent acquisition professionals, ensuring best practices, innovative recruitment technologies, and effective workforce planning are at the forefront of our recruitment efforts.

• Define and execute the global talent acquisition strategy across multi‑businesses and brands (Mobility Business Solutions and CARFAX) as well as corporate functions, ensuring alignment with organizational growth objectives and workforce planning initiatives worldwide.
• Develop and manage a team of talent acquisition professionals, establish consistent processes, standards, and best practices while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Establish talent acquisition governance, including standardized metrics, reporting frameworks, and compliance protocols across diverse regulatory environments and cultural contexts.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators and metrics to demonstrate ROI of talent acquisition initiatives and continuously optimize recruitment processes.
• Oversee talent acquisition for all C‑suite and senior executive positions, managing complex searches and building relationships with executive search firms and industry leaders.
• Drive innovation in recruitment practices by implementing cutting‑edge technologies, AI‑powered tools, and data‑driven methodologies to enhance candidate experience and improve hiring outcomes.
• Partner with the Chief People Officer, Head of Talent Management/Engagement, C‑level executives and senior leadership team to drive strategic workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational capability building initiatives and translate business objectives into effective recruitment strategies.

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $200,000. Final base salary will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set,, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

An additional S&P Global benefits package is available; please visit the benefits website for details.

• 10+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience including 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven track record of leading global talent acquisition teams across various geographies and regulatory environments with demonstrated success in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated experience developing global talent acquisition teams with strong coaching, mentoring, and performance management capabilities.
• Experienced managing full‑cycle recruiting for executive and senior‑level positions across multiple business functions in global, fast‑paced, complex organizations.
• Deep expertise in talent acquisition technologies and platforms including enterprise‑level applicant tracking systems, AI‑powered recruiting tools, workforce analytic tools and recruitment marketing platforms.
• Strong business acumen with experience partnering with senior executives on strategic workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy development.
• Exceptional cross‑cultural communication, leadership skills, stakeholder management with the ability to influence and drive change across multi‑faceted teams and stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities with experience using data and metrics to drive recruitment decisions and demonstrate ROI of talent acquisition initiatives.

• Experience in technology, consulting, telecommunications, financial services, market research and analytics industries with an understanding of complex regulatory environments.
• Proven experience managing talent…