Business Specialist

New York, New York
S&P Global
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
10
What we need help with:

In this role, your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement HR strategies and programs that align with our business objectives. While your focus will be on supporting specific functional teams, you will be contributing to the development and execution of programs that benefit our global organization.

Our 2025 people strategy focuses on two priorities: career development and employee engagement. Success will require strong project and change management to deliver impactful, on-time programs that empower employees to grow and contribute meaningfully to our company goals.

Proven ability to drive company and employee accountability, along with your curiosity and commitment to excellence are key factors for success in this role.

What you will do:

Strategic HR Planning:

• Partner with business leaders and employees at all levels to deliver proactive, consultative HR solutions aligned with strategic business goals.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships to influence and support organizational success.

Employee Relations:

• Provide expert guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters, including performance management and conflict resolution.
• Conduct thorough investigations and collaborate with legal as needed to ensure fair and compliant outcomes.

Professional Development:

• Coach leaders on HR policies and processes, including talent planning, learning and development, and performance management.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and professional growth.

Organizational Development:

• Assess organizational needs and recommend strategies to enhance team effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Support and lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and employee alignment.

Talent Management:

• Monitor and assess employee engagement regularly, leveraging survey data to provide actionable insights and strategies.
• Support the design and delivery of programs related to training, career mobility, and performance improvement.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze HR data and metrics to generate insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Create and present reports and dashboards to business leaders, with a strong focus on understanding the “why” behind the data.

Administration and Ad Hoc Projects:

• Provide high-quality support for HR and Learning & Development projects.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, time management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Who you are:

• 7+ years’ human resources experience in a fast-moving company.
• 2 years of proven experience as an HRBP supporting a business unit and participating in business meetings and initiatives.
• Strong Employee Relations Skills is must.
• Experience supporting commercial/customer success/sales teams is preferred.
• Proven success in developing and launching companywide initiatives using a strategic change management approach.
• A relationship builder, able to converse confidently with associate level through executive level employees and candidates.
• Ability to deliver on commitments in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
• Detail oriented with the ability to research issues to find the best result.
• Proven ability to understand business concepts and apply them to people issues is critical.
• Serves as conduit for all areas of the HR department, ensuring ongoing communication and transparency
• Ability to think quickly on your feet and handle ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• You are able to contribute as part of a larger team and work independently to schedule and prioritize your work.

Where you will be:

This position is based in our New York headquarters. We work a hybrid work schedule with a current minimum of two teamwide designated days in the office.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):

• S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,817 to $125,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role.
• 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, visit link

About automotiveMastermind:

Who we are:
Founded in 2012, automotiveMastermind is a leading provider of predictive analytics and marketing automation solutions for the automotive industry and believes that technology can transform data, revealing key customer insights to accurately predict automotive sales. Through its proprietary automated sales and marketing platform, Mastermind, the company empowers dealers to close more deals by predicting future buyers and consistently marketing to them. automotiveMastermind is headquartered in New York City. For more information, visit

At automotiveMastermind, we thrive on high energy at high speed. We’re an organization in hyper-growth mode and have a fast-paced culture to match. Our highly engaged teams feel passionately about both our product and our people. This passion is what continues to motivate and challenge our teams to be best-in-class. Our cultural values of “Drive” and “Help” have been at the core of what we do, and how we have built our culture through the years. This cultural framework inspires a passion for success while collaborating to win.

What we do:
Through our proprietary automated sales and marketing platform, Mastermind, we empower dealers to close more deals by predicting future buyers and consistently marketing to them. In short, we help automotive dealerships generate success in their loyalty, service, and conquest portfolios through a combination of turnkey predictive analytics, proactive marketing, and dedicated consultative services.

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.

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