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Compensation Business Partner

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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
126K-202K Annually
Mid level
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New York, NY, USA
126K-202K Annually
Mid level
As a Compensation Business Partner, you'll design data-driven compensation strategies, ensure equity, and enhance insights for Axon's global Total Rewards programs while collaborating with HR and business leadership.
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Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

Axon is transforming public safety through technology, and our people are at the heart of that mission. As a Compensation Business Partner you’ll play a key role in shaping how we attract, reward, and retain top talent globally. You’ll partner across HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership to design and implement data-driven compensation strategies that support Axon’s growth and performance culture. In this role, you’ll blend analytical rigor with creative problem-solving — using tools like AI, automation, and advanced data visualization to modernize how we deliver compensation insights. You’ll help scale our global Total Rewards programs, ensure equity and competitiveness, and contribute directly to our mission to protect life.

Location: 4 days per week (Tuesday-Friday) - Boston or New York City

Office Locations: 

  • Boston: 131 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • NYC: 145 W 27th Street, Floor 2, New York NY 1000
What You’ll Do
  • Serve as the Compensation Partner for a specific line of business, collaborating closely with that vertical’s HR Leader to advise on all compensation-related topics, including offers, promotions, pay structures, and retention strategies.
  • Own and lead major compensation programs such as Axon’s annual pay equity analysis, year-end compensation cycle, and/or XSP stock processes, ensuring rigor, equity, and flawless execution.
  • Design, develop, and communicate global compensation programs that are market-competitive, scalable, and aligned to Axon’s business strategy.
  • Conduct job evaluations, job leveling, and provide salary recommendations ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness across all regions.
  • Partner with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition on complex internal and external offers; guide leaders with clear compensation storytelling and market context.
  • Lead or support key annual processes — including salary planning, incentive design, and equity reviews — partnering with HRIS, Payroll, and Stock teams.
  • Use AI and automation tools to improve compensation analytics, streamline reporting, and enhance decision-making — e.g., building dashboards, modeling market trends, and summarizing data-driven insights.
  • Contribute to the development and governance of Axon’s job architecture, career frameworks, and pay structures that reward performance and impact.
  • Analyze effectiveness and competitiveness of existing programs and model alternative scenarios to support business planning.
  • Manage compliance with relevant pay regulations and maintain audit-ready documentation for global programs.
What You Bring
  • Bachelor's in analytical fields such as finance, accounting, business administration, or economics
  • 4-6 years of progressive compensation and/or HR partner experience with increasing levels of responsibility orchestrating end-to-end compensation offerings from innovative strategy and design to effective implementation and continuous improvement, with a focus on automated solutions and the employee experience.
  • Advanced analytical (Excel) and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
  • Experience managing highly complex projects
  • Excellent time management
  • Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
  • International compensation experience is a plus
  • Exposure to and/or interest in Benefits projects
Benefits that Benefit You
  • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • Paid parental leave for all
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Fitness Programs
  • Emotional & Mental Wellness support
  • Learning & Development programs
  • And yes, we have snacks in our offices

 

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.

Base Pay Range
$126,450$202,320 USD

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at [email protected] or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected].  Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

Phishing alert:  Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process.  All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at https://www.axon.com/careers.  If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com, or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to [email protected].


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