Job Application for Director, People Systems & Analytics at Apptronik

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 embodied 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

We are looking for a Director, People Systems & Analytics to lead our HRIS implementation and build the people data infrastructure that will scale with our business. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role at a robotics company in rapid growth mode, you will drive one of the most consequential people systems investments we will make while building the analytics capabilities that give our leadership team real-time visibility into workforce health.

The ideal candidate is a systems-oriented leader who brings deep HRIS implementation experience and a genuine passion for data. You know how to run a complex implementation by managing vendors, aligning stakeholders, and holding a timeline. You bring the analytical depth to configure and leverage the system in a way that actually tells the story of our people. You are as comfortable in a steering committee as you are building a workforce dashboard from scratch.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

HRIS Implementation & Program Leadership

Transform, mature and elevate the People Operations foundation to manage rapid growth, expansion domestically and internationally
Serve as the internal program lead for our HRIS implementation, owning scope, timeline, stakeholder alignment, and executive reporting throughout the project lifecycle
Manage day-to-day relationships with the implementation partner; hold the SI accountable to deliverables, quality, and timeline while protecting the company’s interests
Lead change management efforts across HR, Finance, and IT to ensure successful adoption; develop training materials, communication plans, and rollout sequencing
Drive configuration decisions for HCM, Benefits, and Payroll modules in alignment with business requirements and best practices
Oversee data migration strategy and execution ensuring clean, auditable, and complete people data enters the new system
Manage integrations between the HRIS and adjacent platforms (payroll processors, equity management, benefits carriers, ATS) in partnership with IT
Build the internal systems ownership model post-go-live: define ongoing governance, admin responsibilities, and upgrade management processes

People Analytics & Insights

Build people analytics capabilities that give leadership real-time visibility into workforce cost, headcount trends, attrition risk, and org health
Design and maintain dashboards and reporting frameworks that translate raw people data into decision-ready insights for the executive team and board
Partner with Finance on headcount planning, workforce cost modeling, and scenario analysis for fundraising, board reporting, and organizational change
Develop a people data governance framework: define data standards, ownership, and quality controls across all HR systems
Partner with the VP, People Operations & IT to determine the AI strategy, productivity metrics, and deployment plan for the People function; contribute to the broader organizational strategy
Identify and close gaps in data quality, system coverage, and reporting maturity as the company scales

Cross-Functional Partnership & Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary systems and analytics partner to the VP, People Ops, CIO, CFO, and executive team, translating business questions into people data solutions
Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, IT and Finance to ensure data flows cleanly across all workforce processes
Advise hiring managers and HR business partners on how to interpret and act on people data; build their analytical fluency over time
Ensure all people systems and data practices remain compliant with applicable privacy regulations, FLSA, and state and local requirements across all operating locations

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience leading or co-leading a major HRIS implementation (Workday, SAP, or equivalent)
Strong project management discipline; able to manage a complex multi-workstream implementation with a cross-functional team and external SI partner
Demonstrated ability to build people analytics programs and translate workforce data into executive-level insights
Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills; comfortable presenting to the C-suite and Board
High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive people data
Embodies our values: Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, Passion, and Creativity (CHIPC)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

12+ years of progressive experience in HRIS, People Analytics, or a combined role, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity
Direct experience managing or leading a Workday (or equivalent) implementation project required
Demonstrated track record building or maturing people analytics capabilities at a venture-backed or high-growth technology company
Experience in robotics, deep tech, hardware, or a technical product company strongly preferred
Experience supporting a company through a fundraising round, secondary transaction, or pre-IPO systems review is a strong plus
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or a related field; advanced degree a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
Hearing and speech to communicate in person and via video conference

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