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Manager, Talent & People Analytics

Breakthru Beverage · Cicero, IL · $92,000–$120,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an engagement survey you managed. What did you do with the results?

What they are checking: Whether they turn survey data into real action, not just reports.

Tell me about a time your analysis changed an HR or business decision.

What they are checking: Proven impact from analytics, which is the core reason the role exists.

What would you do

How do you run a talent review that leads to honest conversations instead of rating everyone the same?

What they are checking: Facilitation skills and the ability to push for calibrated, useful talent decisions.

A business leader says the performance process is a waste of time. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Ability to listen, improve the process and show its value to skeptical leaders.

How do you manage several large projects at once, like engagement surveys and year-end reviews, overlapping?

What they are checking: Planning and prioritization across major yearly programs that overlap and compete for the same people.

How would you explain a complex data finding to a frontline manager in a warehouse?

What they are checking: Communicating insights simply so they are useful across the whole business.

About the work

Walk me through how you would run the annual performance cycle from goal setting through year-end.

What they are checking: End-to-end program management and knowing where performance processes usually stall.

How would you use people data to show leaders where turnover risk is highest?

What they are checking: Analytical skill in workforce data and translating it into business decisions.

What tools have you used for people analytics, and how do you keep employee data secure?

What they are checking: Technical fluency plus respect for privacy in sensitive HR data.

How would you measure whether a talent program is actually working?

What they are checking: Whether they choose outcome metrics like retention and promotion rates rather than simple participation counts.

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The full job description

As published by Breakthru Beverage.

Are you a current Associate? To be considered, you must submit your application through the internal Career Portal (Jobs Hub). Click here to access. Time Type: Full time Remote Type: Job Family Group: Human Resources Job Description Summary: The Manager, Talent & People Analytics at Breakthru Beverage Group manages talent management programs and people analytics initiatives to drive informed workforce decisions and business outcomes. In this role, you will act as a partner to Human Resources by providing actionable insights from analyzing data that informs performance and talent strategy. Your projects will span the annual performance management cycle, employee engagement surveys, people analytics, annual talent review, other talent management processes, and special projects. You will collaborate across the business to drive best-in-class processes, programs, and tools that support a high-performance culture at Breakthru. Job Description: This role follows a flexible hybrid schedule and can be performed from any Breakthru Beverage office location. Job Responsibilities: • Talent Management & Employee Experience: • Manages the end-to-end lifecycle of critical talent programs: performance management (goal setting, mid-year, and year-end) and employee engagement. • Consults with team members to execute various surveys, programs, and plans across the business to measure and enhance performance and impact. • Collaborates on driving the rollout of career frameworks, talent reviews, succession planning, and development planning. • People Analytics & Reporting: • Design and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and reporting solutions leveraging Workday and other people data sources. • Leverage Workday to deliver actionable insights, predictive analyses, and strategic recommendations that enable informed talent decisions. • HR Strategy & Business Support: • Creates executive-level talent presentations that transform complex information into compelling narratives, using advanced PowerPoint design, visualization, and storytelling techniques to effectively communicate insights and recommendations. • Supports the broader HR team with a variety of ad hoc performance, talent management/ analytics-related projects and/or initiatives to support business growth and people-related objectives. • Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in business, industrial psychology, human resources, and/or related field. • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources, People Analytics, or HR Reporting • Advanced proficiency in Workday reporting, including calculated fields, dashboards, Discovery Boards, and workforce data analysis. • Advanced data-driven mindset with ability to translate analytics into business insights • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including data visualization, dashboard development, executive storytelling, and presentation design • Demonstrated experience applying AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics concepts to talent management and people analytics initiatives • Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines • Utilizes sound judgement, project management, and problem-solving skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, results-focused corporate environment. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in one or more of the following areas: • Employee survey platforms (e.g., Peakon) • Power BI reporting and dashboard development • Survey design, item creation, or employee listening methodologies • Generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, AI-assisted analytics tools) • Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills, including data visualization and storytelling for leadership audiences Physical Requirements: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate, and operate a computer and telephone Competencies: • Manages complex tasks or projects requiring specialized expertise. • Analyzes ambiguous problems and recommends solutions. • Exercises independent judgment on moderate-impact decisions. • Leads projects and influences cross-functional partners. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience. Salary Range: $92,000 - $120,000 This position is eligible to participate in a bonus program. Metrics and level of participation are determined annually. This position is eligible for health care benefits, life insurance, time off benefits and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan - - Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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