Workday HRIS Analyst

axiomspace; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a bold Workday HRIS Analyst to support the Workday ecosystem, collaborating with People & Culture, Finance, IT, and leadership to ensure compliant and scalable HR processes. The role is hybrid with two days in the office in Houston and focuses on system design, governance, and optimization to enable operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will translate business needs into sustainable technical solutions and continually expand HCM knowledge within a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Systems, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 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 solutions.
• First-line support for HR system users: answer questions, resolve issues, escalate as needed.
• Performs data integrity checks, process testing, and security testing.
• Maintains documentation of configurations, change logs, and backup/restore procedures.
• Collaborates with vendors and other system administrators for integrations and updates.
• Develops customized reports and ensures data integrity, privacy, and compliance.

Skills

Workday HRIS

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Discretion

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IS/Business

Two years of experience

Tools

Deltek Costpoint ERP

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:

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 in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and 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
• Entrepre