Rewards Specialist

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  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 Total Rewards Specialist 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.

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy experienced HR professional to join our team as a Total Rewards Specialist. The ideal candidate will have specialized total rewards (benefits and compensation) experience and a comprehensive understanding of full-cycle employee benefits administration. This role requires a proactive, highly organized and detail-oriented individual who can navigate the complexities of employee benefits, manage inquiries from employees and support compensation analysis.

Excellent interpersonal skills are essential to be successful in this role.

Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle Benefits Administration:
Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other related benefits Collaborate with external benefits vendors, insurers, and other benefit providers to ensure compliance, resolve issues, and optimize the overall benefits package Support annual open enrollment activities, with updated, accurate information for employees regarding new services or plan changes Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits inquiries, clarifications, and issue resolution Conduct weekly new hire benefits orientation and ensure updates to benefits information is communicated to all employees Keep abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure the company's benefits programs remain competitive and compliant Partner with benefit vendors and internal stakeholders to research and resolve employee benefit issues Assist with benefit audits, reconciliations, reporting, and data validation Absence Management Support administration of employee leaves of absence and related programs Serve as a resource to employees regarding leave processes, documentation, and available programs Coordinate with employees, HR partners, payroll, benefit vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely leave administration Maintain appropriate leave documentation and records Compensation Support market pricing and benchmarking of jobs using compensation methodologies and survey data Assist with compensation analyses and salary recommendations for new hires, promotions, transfers, and other employee changes Support the annual merit and compensation review process, including data preparation, validation, reporting, and employee/job updates Assist with maintaining compensation-related data and documentation Provide foundational analytical and reporting support for compensation projects and initiatives Workday & Data Support Assist with the implementation, maintenance, testing, and utilization of applicable Workday modules and functionality, particularly HCM Core, Benefits, Compensation, Absence, and job-related data Perform audits and data validation to support the accuracy and integrity of information HR Partnership & Employee Experience Partner with HR Business Partners, Payroll, HRIS, Finance, vendors, and other stakeholders to support effective Total Rewards program delivery Partner with HR Business Partners to support the…