Principal People Analytics Specialist

Perot Jain; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik is seeking a Principal People Analytics Specialist to build and lead our People Analytics function, turning workforce data into signals that guide talent and business decisions. You’ll set the analytics strategy, own data governance, and serve as the go-to advisor for senior leadership.

This builder role defines how the function operates today and scales next. You will partner with HR and IT to create a north-star KPI framework, dashboards, and trusted insights that shape org design,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in People Analytics or Workforce Analytics, including direct experience advising senior/executive leadership.
• Master’s degree preferred in Data Science, Statistics, I/O Psychology, or related field.
• Proven proficiency in SQL, BI tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, or Looker, and statistical/predictive modeling.
• Experience with Workday reporting and dashboarding.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the People Analytics function and multi-year roadmap.
• Define and govern the enterprise People data governance framework and data standards.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and standardized reporting processes for People decisions.
• Advise senior/executive leadership on org design, talent strategy, and workforce planning.

Skills

Executive stakeholder communication

Business partnering

Data storytelling

SQL

Education

Master’s degree preferred in Data Science / Statistics / I/O Psychology

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

Looker

SQL

Job description

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
We operate at the cutting edge of Applied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.

JOB SUMMARY

As our Principal People Analytics Specialist, you’ll build and lead our People Analytics function - turning workforce data (attrition, cost of workforce, organizational health, and beyond) into signals that shape how Apptronik makes talent and business decisions. You’ll set the analytics strategy, own the data governance foundation it runs on, and act as the go-to analytics advisor for senior and executive leadership. This is a builder role; you’ll define how the function operates today and where it scales next.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• People Analytics
• Own the People Analytics strategy and multi-year roadmap
• Lead advanced statistical and predictive modeling (attrition risk, workforce planning, organizational health forecasting), translating findings into clear, decision-ready narratives for the executive team and board
• Define and maintain the company's north-star workforce metrics and KPI framework
• Build and maintain the dashboards, reports, and standardized reporting processes that power People team decision-making
• Serve as principal analytics advisor to senior/executive leadership on org design, talent strategy, and workforce planning
• Set technical direction, best practices, and mentorship for People Analytics work
• Data Governance
• Define, own, and evolve the enterprise People data governance framework, including data standards, definitions, ownership, and quality SLAs across all people systems
• Own the data classification and sensitive-data handling strategy for people data, ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable regulations
• Set the long-term roadmap for people-data architecture, partnering with IT and Data Engineering
• Partner with IT to manage system security, access controls, and technical data integrations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to stakeholders at all levels
• Stay current with People Analytics trends and make proactive recommendations for continuous improvementProvide analytics support for HR strategic initiatives and projects

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate with senior/executive stakeholders and translate data into business narratives
• Strong business acumen and consultative approach to partnering with HR and business leaders

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in People Analytics or Workforce Analytics, including direct experience advising senior/executive leadership
• Master’s degree preferred in Data Science, Statistics, I/O Psychology, or related field
• Proven proficiency in SQL, Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, or Looker, and statistical/predictive modeling
• Experience with Workday reporting and dashboarding

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate

Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.