[Remote] Workday Administrator and Sr Lead at Astra

India

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Requirements

  • 12–15 years in HR services, with at least 9 years of Workday HR/Finance systems implementation experience
  • Workday certification is mandatory
  • Extensive experience in configuring Workday modules, including Core HCM, Security, Integrations, and Reporting
  • Strong working knowledge of Payroll, Talent, Leaves, Benefits, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Performance, Time Tracking, and Absence
  • Demonstrated understanding of HR services and processes, with experience supporting and/or maintaining multiple HR systems
  • Proven ability to manage large-scale, global implementations and multi-time-zone projects
  • Strong project management, consulting, and leadership skills
  • Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and maintain role-based and domain security policies
  • Conduct regular security audits and implement improvements to strengthen compliance and mitigate risks
  • Manage segregation of duties (SoD), access reviews, and role provisioning
  • Collaborate with InfoSec and Compliance teams to address audit findings
  • Configure and manage compensation cycles, bonus plans, merit increases, stock/equity grants, and advanced compensation packages
  • Drive the end-to-end compensation review process
  • Configure and maintain performance management frameworks
  • Partner with HR and business leaders to align compensation and performance programs
  • Lead the Workday Support Team to manage day-to-day system support and Workday projects/initiatives
  • Troubleshoot and resolve integration and security issues
  • Lead configuration and implementation of various Workday modules
  • Collaborate with project managers, technical consultants, and business stakeholders to align Workday solutions
  • Perform Workday configuration for enhancement and change requests
  • Lead and coordinate all testing activities
  • Actively participate in Workday product release cycles
  • Support sales/pre-sales teams by leveraging Workday expertise
  • Maintain clear communication with global teams and stakeholders
  • Demonstrates a hands-on, problem-solving leadership style

Skills

Astra

Provides launch services for small satellites

About Astra

Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive Medical (HMO & PPO)/Dental/Vision plans
Company paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans
401K with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter benefits
Caregiving support benefits
Company perks, like PetPlan, curated gym/travel/products discounts
Free lunch
Company events

Risks

Going private may limit Astra's access to public capital markets.
Astra faces financial instability due to liquidity crunch and high cost of capital.
Intensifying competition in the small satellite launch market could impact Astra's market share.

Differentiation

Astra offers cost-effective launch services for small satellite payloads.
The company focuses on agile rockets for frequent access to space.
Astra provides online reservations for payload deliveries to various orbits.

Upsides

Growing demand for small satellite constellations aligns with Astra's business model.
U.S. government investment in space technology presents contract opportunities for Astra.
Astra's reusable rocket technology could lead to significant cost reductions.

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