# Director of HR, Americas at Axis

- Company: Axis
- What the company does: Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: http://axis.xyz
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: USA - MA - Chelmsford
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-18
- Apply by: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://axis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/USA---MA---Chelmsford/Director-of-HR--Americas_R-123963
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/axis-director-of-hr-americas/

## About the role

Be the voice of people at the executive table. Advise leaders on the decisions that shape careers and organizations. Lead workforce planning, org design, and change initiatives that keep pace with a fast-moving business. Build the bench. Shape how we attract, develop, and keep great people. Strengthen succession planning and leadership development so the next generation of Axis leaders is already in the building.

## What they're looking for

- We're looking for an HR leader who thinks like a business leader — someone who can look at a growth plan and immediately see the talent, structure, and culture it will take to get there
- 10+ years of progressive HR leadership, including 5+ years at the executive table
- Multi-country experience and a track record leading managers
- Sharp business acumen — you translate strategy into programs people can feel
- Sound judgment in ambiguous situations with no clear path
- Ability to balance consistency and fairness with the specifics of each situation