HR Generalist (R&D)

Axon•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. 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. Your Impact 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. Location: Hybrid Presence based out of either of our Axon hub locations in Seattle or Scottsdale. This role follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

Requirements

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
Understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, compliance regulations.

Nice To Haves

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
Thrives in cross-functional collaboration, embodying Axon’s Join Forces approach to solving challenges.

Responsibilities

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.