Workday HRIS Analyst

Axiom Space; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space seeks a skilled Workday HRIS Analyst to support the design, configuration, governance and optimization of the Workday ecosystem. You will collaborate with People & Culture, Finance, IT and leadership to ensure compliance and scalable growth, with a hybrid work arrangement (two days in office).

Ideal candidates bring strong systems thinking, rapid learning ability and the capacity to translate business needs into durable technical solutions. Level aligned with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
• Two years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides Workday (Core HCM, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Absence Management, Payroll) system support and optimization.

Skills

Excel

HRIS

Workday

System analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IS/Business

Tools

Deltek Costpoint ERP

Workday

Job description

Local candidates only for hybrid work schedule 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 Workday HRIS Analyst 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 HRIS Analyst is a part of an HRIS team and is responsible for supporting the overall design, configuration, governance, and optimization of the Workday ecosystem at Axiom Space. This role partners closely with People & Culture, Finance, IT, and business leaders to ensure Workday supports operational excellence, compliance, and future-state growth. The ideal candidate brings the aptitude to learn the Workday expertise, strong systems thinking, and the ability to translate business needs into sustainable technical solutions. Level will be commensurate with experience. This will be a hybrid (two days in the office) role.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides Workday (Core HCM, Benefits, Advance Compensation, Absence Management, Payroll) system support, including research and solutions to help meet organizational needs, and/or results.
• Provides first line of support for HR system users: answering questions, resolving issues, and escalating when needed.
• Performs scheduled activities, such as data integrity checks, process flow testing and system security testing.
• Utilizes best practice approaches when working with various Division and Department leaders to accomplish project goals/needs.
• Supports system maintenance, in the review, testing and implementation of system enhancements.
• Maintains clear documentation of configurations, change logs, user guides, and backup/restore procedures to support continuity and recovery.
• Collaborates with vendors and other system administrators to coordinate strategic approaches for new applications/integrations.
• Assists in the development of customized reports for ongoing organizational needs.
• Helps maintain data integrity, system compliance and privacy requirements.
• Provides best recommendations for required actions that are consistent with available facts, system constraints, and access.
• Maintains awareness of current HCM system updates with a focus on product delivery and support.
• Continuously increases HCM knowledge and other system integration knowledge.
• Communicates project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implements and maintains agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provides guidance, training, and consulting to People and Culture team members.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Two years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Uses good judgement to solve problems proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
• Familiar with Deltek Costpoint ERP
• Familiar with HCM software implementation and integration
• Familiar with HCM platforms (Workday preferred)
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication, verbal and written
• Result oriented personality with a creative/strategic approach to problem solving
• Maintains a high level of discretion with confidential matters
• Self-motivated

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.

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.