Senior Director, People Operations at Axios

Axios is seeking a Senior Director of People Operations to oversee Total Rewards, People Operations, Employee Experience, and People Systems functions. Axios is a growth-stage media and technology company dedicated to providing trustworthy news and information.

The Senior Director of People Operations will report to the SVP of People and directly manage three Director-level leaders. The role involves leading and developing a team, aligning People Operations work with company goals, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a team of Directors across People Operations, Total Rewards, and People Systems.
• Foster a collaborative culture that emphasizes innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Professionally handle escalated issues and use your judgment and experience to make decisions as needed.
• Understand overall company goals and objectives and align People Operations work to achieve those goals.
• Ensure that the design and execution of our People Operations programs support our employees and culture while being compliant and aligned with our financial objectives.
• Lead the strategic development of our Total Rewards programs including compensation, benefits, and recognition programs that support talent attraction and retention.
• Drive the continued evolution of our Workday system to bring automation and simplification to our work.
• Build and scale programs and processes that support a growing, dynamic workforce.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and HR best practices across jurisdictions.
• Leverage data and analytics to inform decisions, drive improvements, and communicate impact.
• Partner with senior leaders across the company to align People strategies with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless experiences and effective operations.

Ideal candidates will have:

• 15+ years of progressive HR/People experience, with at least 5 years in a Director-level role.
• Proven track record overseeing People Operations, Total Rewards, and Workday in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of HR compliance, employee experience best practices, and benefits and compensation strategy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• High level of empathy, integrity, and discretion; able to navigate sensitive matters with care and professionalism.
• Highly organized with a bias for action and a drive to deliver high-quality work.

Axios offers:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
• Dental and vision coverage
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
• One mental health day per quarter
• Annual learning and development stipend
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services through Headspace
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
• Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
• Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
• Virtual company-sponsored social events
• A strong and positive work environment
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture