HR Generalist

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

At Axon, our mission is to Protect Life, and our values shape how we work, lead, and innovate together. We are seeking a detail-oriented and operationally rigorous HR Generalist to own and execute critical employee lifecycle processes across Global R&D. This role is responsible for ensuring data accuracy, process compliance, and timely execution of workforce processes.

The ideal candidate brings deep Workday fluency, strong cross-functional partnership skills, and a mindset focused on leveraging AI and automation to streamline processes. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, colleagues within People Operations, and employees, balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on delivery - always embodying Axon’s values in every decision and interaction.

• →Support leaders and projects in execution of global People Operations programs and initiatives.
• →Provide front line support to managers and leaders in a variety of ways, including onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, performance management, and special initiatives
• →Act as a superuser for HR and compliance systems and steward of employee data; generating and analyzing reports with a high level of data integrity.
• →Provide insights and ideas to automate and continuously improve HR processes which enhance the employee experience.
• →Coach and advise leaders on employee relations best practices and proactive risk mitigation.
• →Lead and embed initiatives to integrate AI and automation into HR workflows.
• →Where needed, support conflict resolution, employee counseling, and conduct exit interviews.
• →Coach and advise leaders on employee relations best practices and proactive risk mitigation.

• 5+ years of HR Operations, People Operations, or HR Program Management experience.
• Experience leading or significantly contributing to AI, HRIS, or process automation initiatives (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, Chatbots, or HR analytics tools).
• Strong understanding of employee lifecycle processes
• Experience supporting global organizations preferred
• High attention to detail with strong data governance orientation
• Ability to manage sensitive employee matters with discretion
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

• Curious about technology and passionate about innovation in HR. Willingness to push the boundaries of the possible.
• Proactive, focused and delivery oriented.
• Strong analytics, familiarity with data analysis; advanced Excel and WorkDay experience a plus
• Understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, compliance regulations.
• Thrives in cross-functional collaboration, embodying Axon’s Join Forces approach to solving challenges.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

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