People Data Analyst

About Us:

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.

How We Work:

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

Job Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis & Strategy: Analyze people data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities. Use creative problem-solving to inform business strategy and HR initiatives.

• Dashboard Design & Development: Create and maintain interactive dashboards using Power BI to present data insights clearly and effectively.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and other business units to understand data needs and provide actionable insights.

• Process Documentation: Outline, document, and refine processes related to data analytics, including data sharing, usage, and related use cases.

• HR Project Contribution: Support HR projects such as Employee Listening, Performance Management, and Workforce Planning by providing data-driven insights and analysis.

• Data Architecture & Compliance: Implement improvements to data architecture and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations regarding data collection and sharing.

• Training & Best Practices: Lead training sessions for users on best practices for utilizing people data and data visualization tools to enhance data-driven decision-making.

• Ad Hoc Data Requests: Manage ad-hoc data requests from various stakeholders and develop self-service solutions to improve efficiency and accessibility.

Qualifications:

• 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.

• Knowledge and experience with SQL is a plus.

Why Proofpoint?

At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:

• 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

Our Culture:

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected].

How to Apply

Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!

Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

All other cities and states excluding those listed above: