HR Operations & People Analytics Lead

Role Overview 

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. 

Key Responsibilities 

HR Operations Execution

• 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 

HR Systems, Data Integrity & Process Improvement 

• 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 

People Analytics, Dashboarding & Reporting 

• 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 

Employee Experience & Self-Service 

• 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 

Cross-Functional Project Support 

• 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 

Basic Qualifications 

• 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 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 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

Salary range is $125,000 to $155,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role is eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives, and benefits.