Talent Administrator Strategy & Ops

Front Door Defense; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space seeks a proactive Talent Administrator to streamline onboarding and keep recruiting data accurate in a fast-paced aerospace setting.

You will manage requisitions, coordinate with recruiters and HR compliance, and ensure data integrity across HR systems while supporting candidate screening and background checks to keep the hiring engine running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years in HR, recruiting coordination, or administrative support.
• Experience supporting talent programs (performance management, workforce planning, org design).
• Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting logistics with Talent programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with HRIS and Workday preferred.
• Experience in a start-up environment; SPHR/SHRM-SCP/PHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage requisitions in ATS and post job openings with accuracy.
• Coordinate with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR compliance to keep process auditable.
• Maintain data integrity across HR systems, org charts, and headcount tracking.
• Process background checks and coordinate with vendors; resolve discrepancies.
• Build basic dashboards and recurring reports on workforce metrics.
• Support talent review cycles and calibration logistics; track inputs.

Skills

High EQ

Collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

2–4 years HR/recruiting coordination experience

SPHR/SHRM-SCP/PHR preferred

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Excel

Job description

Talent Administrator

Streamline talent onboarding and recruiting data management to support fast-paced aerospace hiring.

Location: Houston, Texas

About The Role

Talent Administrator

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 Talent Administrator 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 Talent Administrator, to support the day-to-day operational backbone of our recruiting function in a fast-paced aerospace environment. This role keeps our hiring engine running smoothly, from requisition management and candidate coordination to ATS data integrity and compliance documentation, so our recruiters and hiring managers can focus on finding and closing top talent. You'll work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR compliance to ensure every step of the hiring process is accurate, timely, and audit-ready.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a talent administrator, providing consultative guidance, independent judgment, and data-informed recommendations that align people strategies with business priorities.

• Hands-on experience with Workday (or comparable HCM platform) data entry, report running, workflow processing.
• Comfort with Excel for data reconciliation and reporting.
• Familiarity with technical competency frameworks, translating engineering skill taxonomies into HR systems (Workday Skills Cloud, Percipio content mapping).
• Ability to pull, clean, and format workforce data for leadership review.
• Process VOE requests, including DoD VOE forms and employee-initiated requests requiring additional information beyond standard verification.
• Experience maintaining data integrity across HR systems (org charts, job codes, comp bands, headcount).
• Experience creating and posting job requisitions in an ATS (Workday Recruiting preferred).
• Ability to partner with HR Business Partners and recruiters to translate role needs into accurate, compliant job postings (job codes, comp bands, EEO classifications).
• Familiarity with requisition approval workflows and headcount tracking against approved plans.
• Understanding of ITAR/export-control considerations in job postings and candidate screening for cleared or export-controlled roles.
• Initiate, track, and process employee and candidate background checks, coordinating with vendors and flagging discrepancies or adjudication needs to HR leadership.
• Comfort building basic dashboards or recurring reports (attrition, time-to-fill, skills gaps, training completion).
• Experience coordinating talent review cycles, calibration sessions, or performance review logistics.
• Strong follow-through on multi-stakeholder processes (scheduling, tracking approvals, chasing inputs).
• 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

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 2–4 years of experience in HR, recruiting coordination, or administrative support, ideally within a technical, engineering, or aerospace environment.
• Experience supporting talent programs (performance management, workforce planning, org design) in an administrative capacity.
• Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting logistics alongside talent program administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, required.
• Proficiency with HR information systems, Workday, preferred.
• Experience in start-up environment, preferred.
• SPHR, or SHRM-SCP or PHR, preferred.

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:

• 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 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.