Senior Workday Architect​/Administrator

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.

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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 Sr. Analyst/Architect 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.

The Workday Sr. Analyst/Architect is responsible for 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 deep Workday expertise, strong systems thinking, and the ability to translate business needs into sustainable technical solutions.

Level will be commensurate with experience.

• Serve as the Workday system expert and product owner, ensuring platform stability, scalability, and alignment with business strategy.
• Lead configuration, optimization, and ongoing support across current and future Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, and Dashboards, Reporting), based on business needs and roadmap priorities.
• Design and maintain Workday security, business processes, integrations, and reporting, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Partner with People & Culture, Finance, and IT stakeholders to translate functional requirements into scalable Workday solutions.
• Own Workday releases, including impact analysis, testing coordination, documentation, and deployment.
• Develop and maintain Workday governance standards, configuration documentation, and change management practices.
• Build and optimize Workday reports and dashboards to support leadership, compliance, and operational insights, including job requisition and workforce reporting.
• Manage and support integrations with third‑party systems and vendors.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex Workday issues and lead root‑cause analysis and resolution.
• Provide guidance, training, and consulting to People and Culture team members.
• Stay current on Workday roadmap updates, best practices, and emerging capabilities to continuously improve the platform.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience supporting Workday in an architect, lead, or senior HRIS role. Level will be commensurate with experience.
• Workday Pro Certification(s) or equivalent advanced Workday training a plus.
• Hands‑on experience configuring and supporting multiple Workday functional areas.
• Experience in Deltek Costpoint ERP is preferred.
• Experience supporting a high‑growth, complex, or regulated organization is strongly preferred.

• Deep expertise in Workday architecture,…