People Operations Analyst, Hadrian

• We’re looking for builders: thoughtful, action-oriented team members who care deeply about people, process, and performance — and who want to help create a company culture that’s as strong as the infrastructure we’re deploying
• Energized by complexity, mission-critical work, and the chance to shape the trajectory of a generational company from the inside out
• This role will require both technical skill and a strong understanding of the unique dynamics of supporting both exempt and non-exempt populations in a hyper-growth environment
• 4+ years of experience in people analytics, data analytics, or workforce planning roles
• Proficiency in SQL and Python, with demonstrated ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets
• Experience with visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker, PowerBI, or Superset
• Strong command of HR data systems and tools like Rippling, Ashby, Lattice and other tools
• Demonstrated ability to work with sensitive data with discretion and high integrity
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to stakeholders at all levels
• Comfortable operating independently in a hypergrowth startup environment
• You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here

Desirable

• As we scale, the People team plays a critical role in shaping how we attract, enable, and retain world-class talent across both engineering and advanced manufacturing
• Working on the People team at Hadrian means designing and operationalizing the foundation of a company that blends cutting-edge robotics, AI, and precision manufacturing — while supporting a workforce that spans software engineers, machinists, program managers, and everything in between
• We are looking for a People Ops analyst who can play a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making across Hadrian’s People function
• In this role, you'll partner closely with HR, Talent, Finance and executive leadership to deliver insights that improve how we hire, develop, engage, and retain talent across a complex and rapidly scaling organization
• You will lead the development of dashboards, reporting frameworks, and workforce analyses that surface trends, inform strategy, and ensure compliance — all while working to continuously improve the quality and integrity of our People data
• This role sits at the intersection of analytics, systems, and business strategy
• You'll design and deliver dashboards, recurring reports, and ad hoc analyses that provide actionable insights into workforce trends (e.g., headcount, attrition, performance, engagement, compensation)
• Partner cross-functionally with People Operations, Recruiting, Finance, and IT to align workforce insights with business priorities
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses for executives and leadership to provide data-driven recommendations
• Build and maintain workforce analytics datasets using SQL and Python
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and structure of People data across systems (HRIS, ATS, LMS, survey platforms, etc.)
• Identify opportunities to improve data collection methodologies, governance, and automation across the People tech stack
• Support the preparation of People data for compliance reporting, board materials, and workforce planning
• Translate complex data into simple, compelling narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Serve as a subject matter expert on workforce analytics, proactively surfacing insights that inform strategy and drive action
• Ensure confidentiality, privacy, and governance best practices in all reporting