Manager, Talent & People Analytics

Sunbelt Beverage Company, LLC; Cicero (IL); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group is seeking a Manager, Talent & People Analytics to partner with HR and drive insights from data across performance management, engagement surveys, and talent reviews. The role supports HR strategy with Workday dashboards and predictive analytics to shape workforce decisions.

Flexible hybrid schedule from any Breakthru office location. Salary range is $92,000–$120,000 with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits; the position emphasizes collaboration, data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, industrial psychology, HR, or related field.
• 5+ years in HR, People Analytics, or HR reporting.
• Advanced Workday reporting skills with dashboards and calculated fields.
• Strong data-driven mindset translating analytics into insights.
• Proficient Excel and PowerPoint with visualization and storytelling.
• Experience applying AI/ML concepts to talent analytics.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently or in a team, meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, project management and problem-solving.
• Thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end talent programs incl. performance mgmt and engagement.
• Collaborate on career frameworks, talent reviews, succession planning.
• Design and maintain dashboards and reporting using Workday and other data sources.
• Deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Create executive-level talent presentations with PowerPoint visuals.
• Support HR with ad hoc performance and analytics projects.

Skills

Workday reporting

Excel

PowerPoint

Dashboards

Data visualization

AI / ML concepts

HR Analytics

Storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business / HR

Tools

Workday

Power BI

Discovery Boards

Job description

Are you a current Associate?

Time Type: Full time

Remote Type: Job Family Group: Human Resources

Job Description Summary: The Manager, Talent & People Analytics at Breakthru Beverage Group manages talent management programs and people analytics initiatives to drive informed workforce decisions and business outcomes. In this role, you will act as a partner to Human Resources by providing actionable insights from analyzing data that informs performance and talent strategy. Your projects will span the annual performance management cycle, employee engagement surveys, people analytics, annual talent review, other talent management processes, and special projects. You will collaborate across the business to drive best-in-class processes, programs, and tools that support a high-performance culture at Breakthru.

Job Description: This role follows a flexible hybrid schedule and can be performed from any Breakthru Beverage office location.

Job Responsibilities

Talent Management & Employee Experience

Manages the end-to-end lifecycle of critical talent programs: performance management (goal setting, mid-year, and year-end) and employee engagement. Consults with team members to execute various surveys, programs, and plans across the business to measure and enhance performance and impact. Collaborates on driving the rollout of career frameworks, talent reviews, succession planning, and development planning.

People Analytics & Reporting

Design and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and reporting solutions leveraging Workday and other people data sources. Leverage Workday to deliver actionable insights, predictive analyses, and strategic recommendations that enable informed talent decisions.

HR Strategy & Business Support

Creates executive-level talent presentations that transform complex information into compelling narratives, using advanced PowerPoint design, visualization, and storytelling techniques to effectively communicate insights and recommendations. Supports the broader HR team with a variety of ad hoc performance, talent management/ analytics-related projects and/or initiatives to support business growth and people-related objectives. Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, industrial psychology, human resources, and/or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources, People Analytics, or HR Reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Workday reporting, including calculated fields, dashboards, Discovery Boards, and workforce data analysis.
• Advanced data-driven mindset with ability to translate analytics into business insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including data visualization, dashboard development, executive storytelling, and presentation design.
• Demonstrated experience applying AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics concepts to talent management and people analytics initiatives.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
• Utilizes sound judgement, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, results-focused corporate environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Employee survey platforms (e.g., Peakon)
• Power BI reporting and dashboard development
• Survey design, item creation, or employee listening methodologies
• Generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, AI-assisted analytics tools)
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills, including data visualization and storytelling for leadership audiences

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate, and operate a computer and telephone.

Competencies

Manages complex tasks or projects requiring specialized expertise. Analyzes ambiguous problems and recommends solutions. Exercises independent judgment on moderate-impact decisions. Leads projects and influences cross-functional partners.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience.

Salary Range: $92,000 - $120,000

This position is eligible to participate in a bonus program. Metrics and level of participation are determined annually. This position is eligible for health care benefits, life insurance, time off benefits and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

We’re driven to be the industry leader in every way, including how we treat our associates. Which is why we’ve built a people-centric, relationship-driven culture designed to maximize career advancement, a sense of belonging, and wellness. Focused on enhancing every aspect and phase of your career, the Breakthru experience includes our commitment to your growth, belonging, and wellness. Breakthru Beverage is a family-owned and operated company with operations across the U.S. and Canada, and more than $8 billion in annual sales driven by a team of 10,000 associates. We deliver world-renowned brands to the doorsteps of North America’s retail, bar and restaurant businesses.