Compensation Director Jobs in Texas
Compensation Director jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in corporate headquarters, financial services, healthcare systems, and energy companies, with openings from senior compensation analyst through VP-level total rewards leadership. Houston, Dallas, and Austin are the primary hiring centers, where major employers like ExxonMobil, Texas Health Resources, and American Airlines have deep compensation teams. Equity plan design, executive compensation, and healthcare total rewards are the most actively recruited specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 : Onsite, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.


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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Insurance
- Investment & Asset Management
- Education
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compensation director jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, or a related business field required
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation from WorldatWork strongly preferred
- Seven or more years of progressive compensation experience including management responsibility
- Demonstrated expertise in executive compensation, equity plan administration, or total rewards strategy
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM
- Working knowledge of FLSA, Texas Payday Law, and federal pay equity regulations
Compensation Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a compensation director in Texas?
Most compensation directors in Texas follow a path that starts with a business, finance, or human resources degree, then builds several years of compensation analyst or manager experience before moving into director roles. Texas has no state license for this role, but the Certified Compensation Professional credential from WorldatWork is the most recognized qualification and frequently listed as a requirement by large Texas employers. Gaining experience with equity compensation or executive pay significantly accelerates advancement.
Which companies hire compensation directors in Texas?
Employers hiring compensation directors in Texas right now include WTW, Alvarez & Marsal, and Flex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major hospital networks, and large energy companies generates consistent demand for senior compensation leadership year-round.
Which Texas cities have the most compensation director jobs?
Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most compensation director openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense cluster of energy, petrochemical, and healthcare employers, Dallas draws heavily from financial services and retail corporate headquarters, and Austin's growing technology sector has added a significant layer of equity compensation and total rewards roles in recent years.
Are there remote compensation director jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 40% of compensation director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the analytical and policy-driven nature of the work. Executive compensation design, job architecture projects, and HRIS-based analysis are the functions most commonly performed fully remote, while roles tied to large multi-site HR teams tend to require at least hybrid presence.
How can I get hired as a compensation director in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a compensation analyst role, which large Texas employers like Texas Health Resources, HEB, and major energy companies fill regularly through HR rotational programs and direct-hire analyst postings. Adjacent roles in HR generalist, benefits administration, or financial analysis translate well. Completing the WorldatWork CCP coursework or earning a SHRM-CP while in an analyst seat is the credential most likely to accelerate promotion to a director title within Texas corporate HR teams.
Where can I find and apply to compensation director jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to compensation director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Texas employers. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to each position.
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