People Operations Analyst (Total Rewards & Analytics)

About the role

People Operations is the systems, data, and total rewards backbone of our People team. As Apex quickly scales, this role is the analytical engine of the function, bringing data rigor to compensation, benefits, and workforce insight. You'll build the reporting and analysis that help leaders make informed decisions and keep our total rewards programs accurate and compliant. It's a hands-on role for someone energized by turning data into clarity and building scalable processes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Turn clean data into decisions. Build reporting, dashboards, and analysis that give People and business leaders reliable insight into headcount, pay, turnover, and program health — and grow into owning People analytics end to end.
• Bring rigor to total rewards. Support benchmarking, compensation cycles, and pay-equity analysis that keep pay competitive, fair, and defensible as we scale.
• Keep total rewards running and data flowing. Administer compensation and benefits accurately and keep our data clean and reconciled across systems.
• Strengthen compliance through data. Produce the analyses and reporting that keep us compliant as a federal contractor operating in a multi-state environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in People/HR operations, total rewards, benefits, or people analytics, with experience across compensation, benefits, and HR data and the analytical foundation to deepen quickly.
• Exceptional analytical skills and data fluency — the foundation of this role. Advanced spreadsheet ability and a proven track record of turning data into insight, not just producing reports.
• HRIS experience as a power user; Rippling experience a plus.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential, sensitive data.
• Comfort in a fast-paced, evolving environment; collaborative, adaptable, and employee-centered.
• Clear communication, being able to translate analysis into recommendations that non-technical partners can act on.

Nice to have

• SQL/RQL for building and customizing dashboards and reports (e.g., in Rippling).
• Progress towards or completion of a relevant total rewards certification (e.g., Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)) is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or another regulated / federal-contractor environment.
• Familiarity with AAP/OFCCP, EEO-1, and California (and Colorado) pay-transparency requirements.
• Curiosity about AI and automation applied to People work.

Where this role can grow

• Into either People Analytics & HR Systems (data modeling, dashboards, HRIS optimization, workforce analytics) or Total Rewards / Compensation (bands, merit and equity cycles, benchmarking, rewards governance).

Why Join Apex?

Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

What We Offer

• Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create.
• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost.
• Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%.
• 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel.
• Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family.
• Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self.
• World-class Playa Vista office with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life.
• Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference.