Workday HRIS Analyst
Axiom Space
About the role
Local candidates only for hybrid work schedule
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.
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.
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 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.).