People Data & Analytics Engineer

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Livingston, CA is seeking a Technical People Data & Reporting Analyst to build the data foundation for people reporting and analytics. You will design data pipelines, develop SQL and API-based data extraction, model data for reporting, and create reports and dashboards to deliver reliable insights.

Collaborating with HRIS, HR, Compliance, and partners, you translate business needs into practical technical solutions and deliver data products that support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience writing SQL queries and working with relational databases.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, or analytical solutions using Power BI or similar tools.
• Experience working with APIs and structured data formats (JSON, XML), or ability to learn API-based data retrieval and integration.
• Understanding of data modeling concepts and relationship between source data and reporting.
• Proven ability to investigate data issues and develop practical solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to gather requirements, navigate ambiguity, and move projects from concept to implementation.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with bias toward action and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and business domains quickly.
• Attention to detail with sound judgment when handling sensitive data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data analysis).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and datasets for reporting and analytics.
• Develop and maintain API-based data retrieval and integration solutions.
• Create, maintain, and optimize reports and dashboards using Power BI and SQL.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and deliver actionable insights for decisions.
• Gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain data models to support scalable reporting.
• Monitor data quality and resolve discrepancies across systems.
• Troubleshoot data-related issues and support reporting/integration improvements.
• Document data sources, business rules, and processes for maintainability.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

APIs

Data Modeling

Data Quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in IS/CS/Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Postman

Job description

Foster Farms in Livingston, CA is seeking a Technical People Data & Reporting Analyst to build the data foundation for people reporting and analytics. You will design data pipelines, develop SQL and API-based data extraction, model data for reporting, and create reports and dashboards to deliver reliable insights.

Collaborating with HRIS, HR, Compliance, and partners, you translate business needs into practical technical solutions and deliver data products that support informed decision-making.