Manager, People Analytics

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.; Huntington Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Free meals

Job summary

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. is seeking a Manager of People Analytics to turn workforce data into actionable insights.

You’ll design dashboards to track talent pipeline, retention, engagement, and leadership development, influencing leaders across the organization. The role emphasizes collaboration with HR, IT, Operations, and Finance; delivering quarterly insights to executives and supporting CEO-level communications.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in People Analytics, HR operations, or related area.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced Excel and data visualization skills.
• Experience with HR systems such as Workday or ADP.

Responsibilities

• Turn data into insights with dashboards and reporting for key People metrics.
• Identify workforce trends to inform retention, hiring, and development decisions.
• Build standardized KPIs and scorecards for People initiatives.
• Measure ROI by linking People outcomes to business results.
• Partner with HR, IT, Operations, and Finance to ensure data integrity and reporting.
• Present quarterly People insights to senior leadership with data storytelling.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Workday

ADP

Job description

Overview

At BJ’s Restaurants, we’ve been bringing people together to celebrate life’s moments since 1978. We’re more than a restaurant, we’re a team of passionate people who take pride in creating great food, memorable experiences, and a workplace where everyone feels valued. If you’re energized by teamwork, motivated to keep learning, and passionate about creating great experiences for others, you’ll feel right at home here.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

At BJ’s Restaurants, we’re on a mission to deliver “WOW” experiences for our guests and our team members. As we continue to grow, we’re investing in stronger data, insights, and measurement across our People Team to help us better understand how we attract, develop, engage, and retain our talent.

We’re looking for a Manager, People Analytics to bring greater visibility and data-driven decision-making to our people strategies and programs. You’ll serve as a trusted expert in workforce data and analytics, transforming complex information into clear, actionable insights that help leaders understand trends, measure impact, and make informed decisions.

From developing meaningful dashboards and reporting to identifying workforce trends and measuring the impact of key People initiatives, you’ll help turn data into insights that move our people strategy and business forward.

How You’ll Contribute

Turn Data Into Insights: Design and maintain dashboards and reporting that highlight key People metrics, including talent pipeline health, retention, engagement, and leadership development and training outcomes, while ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems.

Identify Workforce Trends: Analyze workforce data to uncover opportunities to improve retention, hiring effectiveness, and leadership development, translating findings into clear recommendations for People and Operations leaders.

Build Meaningful Metrics: Develop standardized definitions, KPIs, scorecards, and success measures for People initiatives, creating a common language for measuring results across the organization.

Measure Impact & ROI: Track the effectiveness of key People initiatives, including talent acquisition programs, manager training, and EVP efforts, connecting People outcomes to business results such as retention, internal fill rates, and labor productivity.

Partner Across the Business: Collaborate with HR Systems, IT, Operations, and Finance to strengthen data integrity, integrate People data into business scorecards, and enable workforce decisions grounded in reliable analytics.

Tell the Story Behind the Data: Prepare quarterly People Insights and impact reports for senior leadership, using data visualization and storytelling to connect talent outcomes to business performance and ROI.

Support Executive Communication: Partner with the Chief People Officer and HR Leadership Team on presentations and updates that clearly communicate People trends, progress, opportunities, and business impact.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• 5–8 years of experience in People Analytics, HR Operations, HR Project Management, or a related area, ideally within a multi-unit, hospitality, or growth-oriented organization.
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with analytics and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Experience working with HR systems such as Workday, ADP, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify meaningful trends, connect data points, and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex data and build clear, compelling narratives for a variety of audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across People, Operations, Finance, IT, and other business functions.
• Executive presence, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a bias for action.

Salary Range

USD $115,000 – $125,000 plus bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

This payrange reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Final salary within the rangewill be determined based on factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, and other job-related qualifications.

Benefits that matter... Live your best life!

• 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Free and discounted meals
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Financial wellness and life planning resources
• Employee discount program and additional lifestyle perks
• A collaborative culture built on teamwork, service, and celebrating wins

This role follows a hybrid schedule. You’ll join us at our Restaurant Support Center in Huntington Beach Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remote on Fridays.

BJ’s Restaurants is an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer.

Pay Range

USD $115,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.