Employee Experience Program Manager

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 The Employee Experience Program Manager will play a key role in shaping and delivering a high-quality onboarding and employee experience at Axon. This role is focused on ensuring seamless execution of our New Hire Orientation (NHO) programs—particularly in Seattle—while supporting broader onboarding and L&D coordination efforts across the business. You will serve as a central point of contact for onboarding, helping new hires get set up for success from day one. This role blends program execution, operational excellence, and employee experience, ensuring that our processes are scalable, consistent, and reflective of Axon’s culture. You’ll partner across teams to create a smooth, engaging, and well-organized experience for employees as they join and grow within the company. What You’ll Do Location: Onsite at our Seattle, WA office 4 days a week Reports to: Manager, Global Employee Experience Direct Reports: N/A Own and execute New Hire Orientation (NHO) in Seattle, ensuring a seamless and engaging onboarding experience Serve as a primary point of contact for onboarding, supporting new hires and stakeholders throughout the onboarding process Manage the L&D inbox, triaging requests and ensuring timely, high-quality responses Coordinate and oversee vendor partnerships (e.g., Insights Discovery, Predictive Index), including scheduling, logistics, and communication Support broader onboarding operations, ensuring processes are organized, scalable, and consistently executed Partner cross-functionally with HRBPs, Recruiting, IT, and Workplace teams to deliver a cohesive onboarding experience Identify opportunities to improve onboarding and employee experience processes, driving efficiency and consistency Support additional employee experience or L&D initiatives as needed What You Bring 2+ years of experience in program coordination, onboarding, employee experience, or similar operational roles Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment Comfort managing logistics, vendors, and high-volume requests (e.g., inbox management) Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve in real time Strong written and verbal communication skills A proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to operate independently Work Location This role is based out of our Seattle Office and 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. Benefits that Benefit You Competitive salary and 401k with employer match Discretionary paid time off Paid parental leave for all Medical, Dental, Vision plans Fitness Programs Emotional & Mental Wellness support Learning & Development programs Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) And yes, we have snacks in our offices Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work. Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is d