Global Reward Director

Position Summary

The Director, GlobalRewards, will work closely withtheExecutive Officer, SVP of Global Human Resourcesfor the design, governance, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's global compensation, equity, recognition, and reward programs. This role ensures that reward strategies support business growth, talent attraction, retention, and engagement whilemaintainingmarket competitiveness and internal equity across regions.

The Director will play a critical leadership role inestablishinga scalable global job architecture and leveling framework, enhancing compensation governance, and expanding long-term incentive programs, includingequity compensation such asRestricted Stock Units (RSUs), to broader leadership populations.

Working closely with executive leadership,Governance,Finance,Accounting,Legal, and external compensationpartners, the role will translate business strategy into reward programs that reinforce company values, performance culture, and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a globalrewards strategy aligned with organizationalobjectivesand talent priorities.

• Establishglobalcompensation principles, policies, and governance frameworks that ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance.

• Partner with executive leadership to align reward programs with company growth, workforce planning, and retention goals.

• Provide thought leadership on emerging market trends, pay transparency, and evolving reward practices.

• Driveannual performance and compensation review cycles, including salary planning, merit increases, and promotion-related compensation adjustments forAstroscaleHoldings.

• Support annual performance and compensation review cycles of entityManaging Directors, and other leadership team members asrequired, from aholdingscompany perspective.
• Assist the Executive Officer, SVP of Global Human Resources on global strategic people and organization workstreams relevant to the Human Resources Team, as required.
  

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation, rewards, or total rewards roles.

• Demonstrated experience implementing job architecture, career frameworks, and leveling methodologies.

• Experience partnering with external compensation and reward consulting firms.

• Deep understanding of global compensation strategy, market benchmarking, and reward governance.
• Strong project andchange management skills.
• Strong communication& analytical skills in Japanese and English with native fluency in at least one language

• • Minimum Japanese level: JLPT 1

• • Minimum English level: TOEIC800

Desirable Skills

• Experience in high-growth technology, aerospace, engineering, deep-tech, or listed/pre-IPO companies.

• Experience designing reward frameworks across Europe, North America, andAsia-Pacific.

• Experience supporting compensation committee or board-levelremunerationdiscussions.

• Knowledge of compensation regulations and tax implications across multiplejurisdictions.

• Experience leading a small global rewards team.

Position Details

Entity: Astroscale Holdings Inc.

Location: Sumida-ku, Tokyo

Department: Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO)

Reports to: Executive Officer, SVP of Global Human Resources

Direct Reports: None

Team Size: 4 (including one temp staff and one contractor)

About Astroscale

Astroscaleis the first private company with a vision to secure the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations, and the only company solely dedicated to on-orbit servicing across all orbits. Founded in 2013,Astroscaleis developing innovative and scalable solutions across the spectrum of on-orbit servicing missions, including life extension, in-situ space situational awareness, end-of-life services, and active debris removal, to create sustainable space systems and mitigate the growing and hazardous buildup of debris in space.Astroscaleis also defining business cases and working with government andcommercial stakeholders to develop norms, regulations, and incentives for the responsible use of space. Headquartered in Japan,Astroscalehas an international presence with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Israel, and Singapore.Astroscaleis a rapidly expanding venture company, working to advance safe and sustainable growth in space and solve a growing environmental concern. Find out more aboutAstroscaleatwww.astroscale.com.