Manager, People Analytics & Programs

BJ's Restaurants•Huntington Beach, CA

1d•$115,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At BJ’s Restaurants, we’ve been bringing people together to celebrate life’s moments since 1978. We’re more than a restaurant, we’re a team of passionate people who take pride in creating great food, memorable experiences, and a workplace where everyone feels valued. If you’re energized by teamwork, motivated to keep learning, and passionate about creating great experiences for others, you’ll feel right at home here. Build and maintain dashboards and reporting across key People metrics including talent pipeline health, retention, engagement, and leadership development outcomes Analyze workforce trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations for People and Operations leaders Partner with HR Systems, IT, Finance, and Operations to ensure data integrity and integrate People data into business scorecards Develop standardized KPIs and reporting definitions to create consistency across the organization Prepare quarterly People Insights reports connecting talent outcomes to business performance Lead and support cross-functional People projects from concept through execution Apply structured project management tools to ensure timely, high-quality delivery Track initiative progress, proactively identify risks, and ensure accountability across teams Develop scorecards and success measures for key initiatives such as talent acquisition, training, and EVP Create executive-ready presentations and narratives that communicate impact and drive alignment

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in People Analytics, HR Operations, or HR Project Management
Bachelor’s Degree Required; advanced degree or HR certification preferred.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Advanced Excel skills and experience with analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Experience working with HR systems (Workday, ADP, or equivalent)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex data into clear insights
Strong collaboration skills, executive presence, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multi-unit, hospitality, or high-growth environment preferred

Responsibilities

Bring clarity and structure to People data, enabling better and faster decision-making
Translate complex analytics into simple, actionable insights that drive results
Strengthen accountability and execution across key People initiatives
Connect People metrics to business outcomes such as retention, internal mobility, and labor productivity
Partner across functions to align priorities and ensure successful delivery of high-impact programs
Elevate how the organization measures success and tracks the impact of People strategies