Axiom Space

Sr. People Business Partner (HRBP)

Axiom Space$100K — $130K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in human resources or related field
  • MBA or MA/MS in human resources preferred
  • 10+ years in an HR Business Partner role
  • 3+ years resolving complex employee relations challenges
  • Strong knowledge of HR disciplines and employment laws
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR information systems; Workday experience preferred
  • Experience in a start-up environment preferred

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior People & Culture partner for business units
  • Build partnerships with leaders to assess organizational needs and develop strategies
  • Advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, and change management
  • Conduct workplace investigations and interpret policies
  • Collaborate with teams to deliver integrated HR solutions
  • Analyze workforce data to improve organizational outcomes
  • Guide leaders on compliance and HR practices

Benefits

  • Access to collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a pioneering industry
  • Possibility to engage in complex P&C initiatives aiming at process improvements
  • Supportive of a diverse and inclusive workplace culture
  • Access to advanced HR systems and technology
Full Job Description
Must be able to work onsite at our Webster, TX location

POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy experienced Senior People Business Partner, similar to a traditional Human Resources Business Partner, to develop and maintain consultative partnerships with company leaders in assigned business unit(s) to execute end-to-end delivery of People & Culture (P&C) services.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a senior-level People & Culture partner to assigned business units, providing consultative guidance, independent judgment, and data-informed recommendations that align people strategies with business priorities.

  • Build trusted partnerships with leaders to understand business objectives, assess organizational needs, and develop workforce and talent strategies that support growth, effectiveness, and retention.
  • Advise and coach leaders through complex employee relations, performance management, organizational design, team effectiveness, engagement, and change management matters.
  • Independently assess and resolve escalated workplace concerns, conduct investigations, interpret policy, and partner with Legal and leadership to support compliant and equitable outcomes.
  • Partner across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and People Operations to deliver integrated solutions across the employee lifecycle.
  • Analyze people data, workforce trends, and business insights to identify risks, influence decisions, and recommend practical solutions that improve organizational outcomes.
  • Guide leaders and employees on employment practices, company policies, leave management, accommodations, and compliance requirements.
  • Lead or contribute to complex P&C initiatives, process improvements, and change efforts that strengthen leader capability, employee experience, and service delivery.
  • Provide guidance and informal mentorship to peers and stakeholders by sharing HR expertise, best practices, and sound judgment.
  • 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
  • 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


Required Skills:
  • Builds credibility and trust with employees and leaders at all levels, using sound judgment, discretion, and tact in complex or sensitive situations.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities, projects, and decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Develops, influences, and implements practical solutions to complex business and people challenges.
  • Communicates effectively across interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation, coaching, and written channels.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking, initiative, adaptability, and ownership from problem identification through execution.
  • Brings positive energy, a growth mindset, and commitment to an inclusive workplace where diverse employees can succeed.


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 able to work onsite.
  • 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.)

About Axiom Space

Axiom Space is a private space exploration company that aims to build the world's first commercial space station. The company was founded in 2016 by Michael Suffredini, who previously served as the manager of the International Space Station program at NASA. Axiom Space plans to launch its first module to the International Space Station in 2020, and eventually detach it to form the core of its own space station. The company has partnerships with major aerospace companies such as Boeing and SpaceX.
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