Principal People Analytics Specialist New Austin, TX

Apptronik; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik is seeking a Principal People Analytics Specialist to build and lead the People Analytics function, turning workforce data into signals shaping talent and business decisions. You will set analytics strategy, own data governance, and advise senior leadership.

This is a builder role to define current operations and scale next. Responsibilities include owning the strategy and multi-year roadmap, leading predictive modeling for attrition and workforce planning, creating dashboards, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in People Analytics or Workforce Analytics
• Experience advising senior leadership
• Proficient in SQL and BI tools

Responsibilities

• Own the People Analytics strategy and multi-year roadmap
• Lead advanced statistical and predictive modeling; translate findings for executives
• Define and maintain north-star workforce metrics and KPI framework
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and standardized reporting processes
• Serve as analytics advisor to senior leadership on org design and talent strategy
• Set technical direction, best practices, and mentorship for People Analytics
• Define, own, and evolve the enterprise People data governance framework
• Partner with IT to manage system security, access controls, and integrations
• Provide analytics support for HR strategic initiatives and projects

Skills

Executive storytelling

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Workday

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 improvement
• Provide 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

Technology Control Restrictions:As a person in this position will have access to technical data and/or computer software maintained by the Company, which includes export-controlled technical data and/or computer software, successful applicants must be eligible under U.S. export control regulations to access such information.

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.