Director, Total Rewards
Remoteremotedirector$130K – $160K
via Greenhouse
About this role
1 big thing: Axios is seeking a strategic, execution-focused Director of Total Rewards to design and lead a competitive, scalable, and mission-aligned total rewards strategy that supports our growth and empowers our people to do their best work.
Why it matters: At Axios, people are our product. A thoughtful, data-driven total rewards program helps us attract, retain, and motivate top talent—while reinforcing our values, culture, and commitment to fairness. This role will shape how we reward performance, support well-being, and invest in our teams as Axios continues to grow.
Go deeper: This role sits on our People Operations team alongside employee experience and compliance. It reports to the Senior Director of People Operations and manages one direct report. Responsibilities include:…
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