Sr. People Business Partner (HRBP)

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Webster, TX seeks a Senior People Business Partner to develop and maintain consultative partnerships with leaders, delivering end-to-end People & Culture services across assigned business units.

You will advise on employee relations, performance, design, and engagement, partnering with HR functions to support growth, retention, and compliance in a fast-paced, space-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• MBA or MA/MS in HR or related field, preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a HR Business Partner role
• Minimum of 3 years of experience resolving complex employee relations challenges
• Thorough understanding of HR disciplines and employment laws
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with HRIS systems; Workday preferred
• Start-up environment experience preferred
• HR certifications (SPHR/SHRM-SCP/PHR) preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior-level People & Culture partner to assigned business units and provide data-informed guidance.
• Build trusted partnerships with leaders to align people strategies with business priorities.
• Advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, design, engagement, and change management.
• Investigate escalated workplace concerns and ensure compliant, equitable outcomes.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and People Operations.
• Analyze people data to identify risks and influence decisions.
• Guide leaders on employment practices, leave management, and compliance.
• Lead or contribute to P&C initiatives and process improvements.
• Provide mentorship on HR best practices to peers and stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Credibility & trust

Organization & detail-orientation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Growth mindset

Collaboration

Tech-solutioning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

MBA or MA/MS in HR or related field (preferred)

10+ years HRBP experience

3+ years resolving complex ER challenges

Knowledge of HR disciplines & employment laws

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Workday HRIS experience (preferred)

Startup environment experience (preferred)

HR certifications (SPHR/SHRM-SCP/PHR) (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Must be able to work onsite at our Webster, TX location

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com .

Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Senior People Business Partner who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy experienced Senior People Business Partner, similar to a traditional Human Resources Business Partner, to develop and maintain consultative partnerships with company leaders in assigned business unit(s) to execute end-to-end delivery of People & Culture (P&C) services.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a senior-level People & Culture partner to assigned business units, providing consultative guidance, independent judgment, and data-informed recommendations that align people strategies with business priorities.

• Build trusted partnerships with leaders to understand business objectives, assess organizational needs, and develop workforce and talent strategies that support growth, effectiveness, and retention.

• Advise and coach leaders through complex employee relations, performance management, organizational design, team effectiveness, engagement, and change management matters.

• Independently assess and resolve escalated workplace concerns, conduct investigations, interpret policy, and partner with Legal and leadership to support compliant and equitable outcomes.

• Partner across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and People Operations to deliver integrated solutions across the employee lifecycle.

• Analyze people data, workforce trends, and business insights to identify risks, influence decisions, and recommend practical solutions that improve organizational outcomes.

• Guide leaders and employees on employment practices, company policies, leave management, accommodations, and compliance requirements.

• Lead or contribute to complex P&C initiatives, process improvements, and change efforts that strengthen leader capability, employee experience, and service delivery.

• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to peers and stakeholders by sharing HR expertise, best practices, and sound judgment.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in human resources or related field

• MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field, preferred

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a HR Business Partner role

• Minimum of 3 years of experience resolving complex employee relations challenges

• Thorough understanding of all areas of HR specifically in how the function makes a line of business successful utilizing talent management programs

• Maintains in-depth, working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, required

• Proficiency with HR information systems. Experience with Workday, preferred.

• Experience in start-up environment, preferred

• SPHR, or SHRM-SCP or PHR, preferred

Required Skills:

• Builds credibility and trust with employees and leaders at all levels, using sound judgment, discretion, and tact in complex or sensitive situations.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities, projects, and decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Develops, influences, and implements practical solutions to complex business and people challenges.

• Communicates effectively across interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation, coaching, and written channels.

• Demonstrates critical thinking, initiative, adaptability, and ownership from problem identification through execution.

• Brings positive energy, a growth mindset, and commitment to an inclusive workplace where diverse employees can succeed.

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission

• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset

• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally

• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster

Core Competencies:

Embody our core values of leadership , innovation , and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability

• Technical Rigor

• Execution Discipline

• Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

• This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.

• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised

• Must be able to work onsite.

• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)

• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)

• Equipment and Machines

• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.