HR Operations & People Analytics Lead

Astera Labs•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Astera Labs is seeking an HR Operations & People Analytics Lead to help scale and strengthen our HR infrastructure during a period of rapid growth. This individual contributor role will report to the Director, HR Operations and will sit at the intersection of HR operations, systems, process execution, and workforce analytics. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning high-impact operational work end-to-end while also building the dashboards, reporting, and insights that help HR and business leaders make better decisions. The right candidate is highly detail-oriented, systems-minded, analytically strong, and comfortable working across both day-to-day execution and longer-term process improvement. You will partner closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to improve employee lifecycle processes, strengthen HR data integrity, support system optimization, and develop meaningful people insights. This is an opportunity to play a key role in building a scalable, data-driven, and AI-enabled HR Operations function at Astera Labs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Analytics, or related field
6+ years of experience in HR Operations, HRIS, People Analytics, or related HR roles
Experience owning core HR operational processes across the employee lifecycle
Strong experience with HR reporting, dashboards, data analysis, and data management
Experience working with HR systems such as Darwinbox, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar platforms
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, process quality, and operational excellence
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively across functions

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-growth technology or semiconductor environment
Hands-on experience with workforce reporting, dashboarding, and HR data visualization
Experience improving or implementing HR workflows, automation, and self-service processes
Familiarity with HR compliance, audits, and employee data governance practices
Experience partnering across HR, IT, Finance, and Talent Acquisition on systems and process initiatives
Comfort operating in ambiguity and building structure where processes are still evolving
Interest in leveraging AI and automation to improve HR service delivery and decision-making

Responsibilities

Own and execute core HR operational processes across the employee lifecycle, including preboarding, onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and related system updates
Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent processing of employee data and HR transactions across systems
Partner with regional HR and internal stakeholders to support smooth execution of global HR processes while accounting for local requirements
Help document, standardize, and continuously improve HR workflows, SOPs, and operational practices
Support the ongoing optimization of Darwinbox and related HR systems to improve workflows, usability, and data accuracy
Maintain strong data governance and audit discipline across employee records, workflows, and reporting inputs
Identify and resolve process gaps, recurring errors, and manual handoffs that create inefficiency or risk
Partner across HR, IT, Finance, and Talent Acquisition on system improvements, integrations, and automation opportunities
Build, maintain, and improve HR dashboards and recurring reports across headcount, hiring, onboarding, attrition, and other key workforce metrics
Analyze HR data and translate findings into clear insights and recommendations for HR and business stakeholders
Support workforce planning, headcount tracking, and operational reporting needs with reliable and actionable data
Help establish scalable reporting practices, data definitions, and governance standards across HR systems
Support employee- and manager-facing HR processes with a strong service mindset and focus on ease of use
Identify opportunities to improve self-service, reduce manual support, and create a more streamlined employee experience
Partner on initiatives that improve process clarity, training, and adoption of HR tools and workflows
Help scale HR operations in a way that balances efficiency, compliance, and employee experience
Drive and support projects related to HR operations, systems optimization, reporting, and process automation
Partner with the Director, HR Operations to execute priority initiatives and operational improvements
Coordinate across stakeholders to ensure timelines, dependencies, risks, and follow-ups are managed effectively
Bring structure, ownership, and follow-through to fast-moving cross-functional work