People Data Analyst -HR & Talent Acquisition - Onsite
About The Position
Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities, Accountable for results and best in class outcomes, Visionary in future focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact. The People Data Analyst will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting people and talent acquisition data to support business strategy and HR initiatives. This role will assist in designing and developing dashboards, delivering reports to various business functions, and contributing to HR projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data analysis, excellent communication skills, and an interest in people analytics. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. This role requires on-site presence at one of our offices located in Sunnyvale, CA; Pittsburgh, PA; Draper, UT; Toronto, CAN; Argentina.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Human Resources, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field.
- Proven experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, ability to create complex formulas, pivot-tables, lookups, etc.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present findings in a clear and actionable manner.
- Familiarity with people and talent acquisition data, including understanding HR metrics and KPIs.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively with various business functions.
- Experience in outlining and documenting data processes and use cases.
- Understanding of data compliance and regulatory requirements related to data collection and sharing.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to ad hoc data requests efficiently.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience with SQL is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Analyze people data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities. Use creative problem-solving to inform business strategy and HR initiatives.
- Create and maintain interactive dashboards using Power BI to present data insights clearly and effectively.
- Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and other business units to understand data needs and provide actionable insights.
- Outline, document, and refine processes related to data analytics, including data sharing, usage, and related use cases.
- Support HR projects such as Employee Listening, Performance Management, and Workforce Planning by providing data-driven insights and analysis.
- Implement improvements to data architecture and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations regarding data collection and sharing.
- Lead training sessions for users on best practices for utilizing people data and data visualization tools to enhance data-driven decision-making.
- Manage ad-hoc data requests from various stakeholders and develop self-service solutions to improve efficiency and accessibility.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career success on your terms
- Flexible work environment
- Annual wellness and community outreach days
- Always on recognition for your contributions
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities
- flexible time off
- a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year
- a three-week Work from Anywhere option
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
