About Focused EnergyFocused Energy is a fusion energy startup committed to generating unlimited clean energy to responsibly meet future global demand. Founded by two world-renowned scientists and a seasoned entrepreneur behind several successful startups we are commercializing laser-induced inertial fusion, a clean and highly efficient power generation technology poised to transform the energy landscape.Role SummaryWe are looking for a People Analytics Partner to help us build clarity, insight, and decision quality across the employee lifecycle. This role sits at the intersection of People, Business and Leadership and turns data into meaningful narratives that inform strategy, not just reports.You will design, analyze, and continuously improve People metrics across hiring, engagement, performance, retention, compensation and organizational health. Beyond dashboards, your work will shape leadership decisions, enable experimentation and strengthen how we scale responsibly.This is a hands-on role with close collaboration with People, Finance and IT.What You Will Do In The RolePeople Data & InsightsDesign and own core People metrics and KPIs across the full employee lifecycleAnalyze trends in hiring, attrition, engagement, performance, diversity and workforce planningTranslate complex datasets into clear insights, recommendations and decision-ready narrativesSupport leadership with ad-hoc analyses, scenario modeling and evidence-based guidanceReporting & Analytics InfrastructureBuild and maintain scalable dashboards and recurring reports for People and leadership teamsEnsure data quality, consistency and governance across HR systems and connected toolsPartner with IT and Finance on integrations, data flows and reporting standardsContinuously improve analytics maturity, moving from descriptive to predictive insights over timeExperimentation & ImpactEnable People experiments by defining success metrics and evaluation frameworksMeasure the impact of leadership programs, performance cycles and organizational changesSupport compensation, headcount and workforce planning with robust data modelsChallenge assumptions with data while staying grounded in human contextWhat We Would Love To See You BringExperience & Skills5 years of experience in People Analytics, HR Analytics, Business Intelligence, or a similar roleStrong understanding of HR systems architecture, data flows, integrations and data modeling to ensure scalable, high-quality analytics foundationsConfidence working with HR systems (e.g. HRIS, ATS, performance or engagement tools)Experience translating data into insights for non-technical stakeholdersSolid understanding of People processes and the employee lifecycleTools & MethodsAdvanced Excel / Google Sheets skillsExperience with BI tools (Looker, Tableau, Power BI or similar)Working knowledge of SQL or strong willingness to learnFamiliarity with data privacy, GDPR and ethical data handlingMindset & CollaborationCurious, structured and impact-drivenComfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving requirementsStrong storytelling skills with a business-oriented perspectiveHigh sense of ownership and accountabilityNice to HaveExperience in scaling organizations or fast-growth environmentsExposure to compensation analytics, workforce planning or organizational designExperience with experimentation frameworks or hypothesis-driven analyticsPractical experience applying AI or advanced automation in an operational context (HR experience strongly preferred)Background in statistics, psychology, economics or data scienceWhy Join UsBuild People Analytics from substance, not vanity metricsShape how People data informs strategy, culture and growthOperate in an environment that values experimentation, learning and trustFocused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or perception, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability status.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.Additional DetailsKey Skills - Adobe Analytics, Data Analytics, SQL, Attribution Modeling, Power BI, R, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Tableau, Data Mining, SAS, AnalyticsEmployment Type : Full-TimeExperience: yearsVacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr