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Senior People Business Partner

Axiom SpaceHouston, Texas, United StatesOnsite

Axiom Space is building for beyond, guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. We foster a diverse 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 person who is fueled by problem-solving, continuously curious, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on all People & Culture related matters, offering guidance and expertise to stakeholders across the organization.
  • Collaborate closely with leadership to gain insights into business objectives, facilitating the development of people and culture-based strategies, aligned with organizational goals.
  • Partner with various People centers of excellence, including compensation, benefits, payroll, talent acquisition, communications, and learning and development, to deliver cohesive People & Culture solutions and initiatives.
  • Work with department heads to develop internal and external talent pipelines, emphasizing our commitment to building a high performance workforce.
  • Utilize P&C metrics and conduct trends analysis to provide actionable insights and recommendations for enhancing employee engagement and retention.
  • Conduct thorough reviews of departmental procedures to ensure consistency and effectiveness among employees, fostering innovation in line with other organizational values.
  • Interpret company policies, conducting investigations into complaints while offering guidance and consultation to management, guided by principles of integrity.
  • Offer day-to-day performance management guidance to line management, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions, consistent with our value of leadership.
  • Provide input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning, collaborating with stakeholders to drive organizational effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with management and employees to address performance or behavioral issues through documentation, goal setting, solution development, and corrective actions, including termination as necessary.
  • Enhance People & Culture service delivery to improve the employee experience while cultivating employee relationships and engagement through proactive initiatives.
  • Facilitate the development and implementation of action plans and People & Culture projects in partnership with the management team to boost employee engagement, reflecting our value of Teamwork.
  • Proficient in managing FMLA, unpaid and paid leave, and reviewing and processing ADA accommodation requests ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Lead and support change initiatives across the organization.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive work environment through proactive communication, recognition programs, and employee engagement initiatives.  
  • 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 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

Skills


  • Must be credible and approachable working effectively with employees at all levels while remaining tactful and persuasive in time of uncertainty or in complex situations.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented; able to juggle, prioritize, and keep track of multiple tasks and projects.
  • Must have the ability to effectively envision, develop, gain consensus, and implement innovative solutions that address complex business matters.
  • Ability to multi-task, work independently with minimal supervision, and make and communicate the rationale behind key decisions in a constantly evolving fast-paced work environment.
  • Strong project skills with a high level of intuition and judgment to take on ownership of projects ad hoc and drive them from beginning to end.
  • Must have a “can do” attitude – no job is too big or small, a problem solver that gets the work done.
  • Understands effective coaching and change management techniques.
  • Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation, and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates critical thinking by actively and skillfully listening, analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information from multiple sources and perspectives to reach an effective solution.
  • Self-motivated and proactive; creative-minded to suggest improvements.
  • Self-assured, brings positive energy, and a self-starter
  • Proactive about learning and motivated to take on additional responsibilities over time.
  • Strong agility and adaptability to integrate quickly into a small team and represent the company with integrity.
  • Professional, confident, driven, and dynamic.
  • Maintains a high level of discretion with confidential matters.
  • Passionate and cares about creating an inclusive workplace where people from different backgrounds can succeed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:


General office environment.

Requirements 


  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.

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

BEHAVIORS


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To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors:Leadership

  • Integrity First
  • Safety Always
  • Transcend
  • Excellence

Innovation

  • Create
  • Iterate
  • Disrupt
  • Bold

Teamwork

  • Together
  • Unstoppable
  • Humility
  • Relentless

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.

Life at Axiom Space

Axiom exists . to make living and working in Earth Orbit commonplace . to improve life on Earth . to foster humanity's expansion into Space The International Space Station's life is finite, and the world will soon be in need a of a new space station. Axiom, whose leadership has been involved in every ISS mission since the program's inception, is taking on this challenge by supporting expanded utilization of the ISS today while creating the first international commercial space station to later host government astronauts, private companies, and individual explorers alike. Our low-cost Low Earth Orbit platform access and decades of human spaceflight management experience support the research, testing of exploration-enabling technologies, and in-space manufacturing that will create new opportunities for advanced industries, governments, and educators and enable future human space exploration. Connect with us: instagram.com/axiom.space/ twitter.com/axiom_space facebook.com/axiomspace/
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Mission-driven: Axiom Space's mission focuses on transforming lowEarth orbit into a global space marketplace, emphasizing the importance of innovation and exploration in their company culture.2. Inclusive environment: The organization values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender identity, or other protected characteristics, fostering an inclusive workspace for all team members to thrive.3. Collaborative approach: Axiom Space encourages collaboration among cross-functional teams, promoting a collaborative work environment and mentorship opportunities for junior team members.4. Safety and quality focus: The company prioritizes safety, quality, compliance with regulatory standards, and risk-based decision making to ensure mission success and customer satisfaction.5. Continuous learning: Axiom Space values continuous learning and improvement of testing processes through staying updated on new technologies and methodologies.6. Communication excellence: Effective communication is highly valued at the company, with a focus on sharing findings and recommendations to stakeholders in an impactful manner.7. Problem-solving orientation: The organization encourages strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking among its employees to address potential risks and challenges effectively.8. Customer service commitment: Axiom Space emphasizes the importance of customer service, ensuring that their team members are committed to meeting customers' needs and expectations.9. Time management focus: The company values time management skills as a key aspect of mission success, with an emphasis on efficient work processes and prioritization.10. Innovation-driven growth: Axiom Space is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation in space exploration while fostering a dynamic team that contributes positively to Earth and beyond.
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