Director, Compensation

Axiom builds the digital and electrical infrastructure powering the AI era. We design, build and deploy integrated power, thermal and compute solutions that help data centers, utilities and innovators scale faster, operate more efficiently and meet growing demand.

Built on decades of manufacturing expertise, global operations and a proven ability to deliver complex systems at scale, Axiom combines innovation with real-world execution. We're helping close the gap between what the future demands and what the world can deliver.

At Axiom, you'll take on meaningful challenges, be trusted with real responsibility, and work alongside people who value candor, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We are looking to add a Director, Compensation to our Austin TX Team. Axiom is seeking a strategic and operationally strong Director, Compensation to lead the development, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of its global compensation programs. Reporting to the SVP and Total Rewards, this role will help establish a competitive, equitable, and financially sustainable compensation strategy aligned with Axiom’s business priorities and talent objectives. 

As a newly independent public company, Axiom is evolving its global compensation philosophy, job architecture, salary structures, and operating processes. This leader will play a central role in building scalable frameworks that support consistent decisions across regions while recognizing local market conditions and business needs. 

The Director will serve as a senior subject matter expert for broad-based compensation, partnering closely with regional Total Rewards, HR Business Partners, Finance, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, and external compensation advisors. The role will collaborate with the executive compensation function on appropriate alignment, without owning executive compensation or equity plan administration. 

Location: Hybrid Work Schedule, Austin, Texas, USA 

Reports To: Senior Vice President, Total Rewards  

What a typical day looks like: 

Key Responsibilities 

• Compensation Strategy & Program Design 

• Develop and execute a global broad-based compensation strategy aligned with Axiom’s talent and business objectives. 

• Establish and maintain compensation policies, governance standards, and decision frameworks that balance competitiveness, internal equity, affordability, and regional needs. 

• Evaluate market practices and recommend enhancements to salary, incentives, and other cash compensation programs. 

• Translate business strategy and workforce priorities into practical compensation solutions. 

Global Job Architecture & Salary Structures 

• Lead the design and implementation of a scalable global job architecture, including job families, career levels, grading, and role evaluation methodologies. 

• Develop, evaluate, and maintain market-informed salary structures across countries and employee populations. 

• Partner with regional Total Rewards and HR leaders to assess organizational alignment, role leveling, and appropriate local adaptations. 

• Model financial implications for alternative compensation structures, market positioning, and implementation approaches. 

Market Benchmarking & Compensation Analytics 

• Oversee participation in compensation surveys, market pricing, benchmark selection, and data quality. 
• Partner with Finance to assess compensation costs, budgets, and potential impacts of program changes. 
• Lead global annual merit and salary review planning, guidelines, budgeting, administration, and post-cycle analysis. 

• Partner with regional teams on promotion, off-cycle adjustment, and pay exception governance. 

Regional Partnership & Governance 

• Work closely with regional Total Rewards leaders to understand country-specific market practices, regulations, and business requirements. 

• Create globally consistent standards while enabling compliant, market-appropriate local execution. 

• Advise HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition on complex offers, promotions, retention situations, and compensation decisions. 

• Partner with Legal and HR leadership on pay transparency, pay equity, and other applicable compensation-related requirements. 

Systems, Operations & Continuous Improvement 

• Partner with HRIS, HR Operations, and Payroll to improve compensation data, Workday configuration, workflows, and reporting. 

• Establish documentation, approval controls, and audit-ready processes for compensation decisions. 

• Identify opportunities to streamline manual work and improve data accuracy, self-service, and decision support. 

• Lead cross-functional compensation initiatives and manage external consulting partners and related deliverables. 

The experience we are looking to add to our team: 

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field. 
• 10+ years of progressive compensation or total rewards experience, including significant responsibility for broad-based compensation programs. 
• Demonstrated experience with job architecture, job evaluation, salary structures, and market benchmarking. 
• Experience supporting compensation programs across multiple countries or regions. 
• CCP or related compensation certification. 
• · Experience in a publicly traded, multinational organization. 
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or technology-oriented environments. 

Measures 

• Implementation of a clear, scalable global job architecture and competitive compensation structures. 
• Improved market competitiveness and internal pay alignment supported by reliable analytics. 
• Effective management of compensation costs and transparent financial modeling. 
• Strong partnership and adoption across regional Total Rewards and HR teams. 

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Is Sponsorship Available?

Axiom is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Axiom, you must complete the application process first).