Principal People Analytics Specialist

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
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
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.