Technical People Data & Reporting Analyst

Salary Range is $78,850 - $98,570 per year

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Purpose of Position:

This is an opportunity for a technically curious analyst to help build the data foundation behind people reporting and analytics. You will work across the data lifecycle, from retrieving information through SQL and APIs to modeling data and developing reports and dashboards. Qualified candidates will possess strong technical fundamentals, sound problem-solving skills, a willingness to learn, and the drive to turn business needs into working solutions.

Description:

The Technical People Data & Reporting Analyst develops and maintains the data foundation that supports people reporting, analytics, and business decision-making. This position designs data pipelines, develops SQL and API-based data extraction solutions, models data for reporting, and creates reports and dashboards that improve access to reliable and actionable information.

Working closely with HRIS, Human Resources, Compliance, and other business partners, the analyst translates business needs into practical technical solutions and delivers reporting, analytics, and data products that support informed decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong technical and analytical skills with curiosity, ownership, and a willingness to learn, and is comfortable taking a project from requirements through implementation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and datasets that support reporting and analytics initiatives.
• Develop and maintain API-based solutions to retrieve and integrate data from enterprise applications and web services.
• Create, maintain, and optimize reports, dashboards, and analytical solutions using Power BI, SQL, and other reporting tools.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and deliver actionable insights to support business and operational decision-making.
• Gather requirements, partner with stakeholders, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain data models that support scalable reporting and analytics.
• Monitor data quality, analyze discrepancies, and help ensure data integrity across systems.
• Troubleshoot data-related issues and support enhancements to reporting and integration processes.
• Document data sources, business rules, and technical processes to support long-term maintainability.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience writing SQL queries and working with relational databases.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, or analytical solutions using Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Experience working with APIs and structured data formats (JSON, XML), or demonstrated aptitude for learning API-based data retrieval and integration techniques.
• Understanding of data modeling concepts and the relationship between source data, analytical datasets, and reporting solutions.
• Proven ability to investigate data issues, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions to complex business and technical problems.
• Ability to gather requirements, navigate ambiguity, and independently move projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a bias toward action and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, processes, and business domains quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment when working with sensitive workforce, financial, or personnel data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing data pipelines and automated data processes.
• Experience working with HR, workforce, payroll, compliance, or other sensitive business data.
• Experience with UKG, Lawson, or similar enterprise systems.
• Experience with developing reports in UKG People Analytics (Cognos BI)
• Experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Logic Apps, SSIS, or similar ETL/ELT technologies.
• Experience with HRIS, workforce management, payroll, or other workforce-related data.
• Experience with Postman, SoapUI, SFTP processes, or API testing tools.
• Familiarity with data warehousing, data governance, and data quality practices.
• Experience with advanced Power BI capabilities such as DAX, Power Query, semantic models, or performance optimization.
• Experience with SSIS or a comparable data integration platform.
• Experience supporting SFTP or other secure file-transfer processes.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, certifications, and relevant experience.
• Three or more years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, report development, database development, HRIS reporting, data engineering, or a related technical field.

Relevant internships, academic projects, certifications, or equivalent hands-on experience may be considered.

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.