Talent and Performance Analyst II - Remote Opportunity!

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with theGallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

KinderCare is hiring a Talent & Performance Analyst to join our HR Strategy Team. As the Talent & Performance Analyst, you'll play a key role in advancing KinderCare's talent strategy by supporting the design, communication, and execution of performance management and talent programs. You'll partner with cross-functional HR teams to ensure development of key deliverables and ensure program success for Talent & Performance.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is diligent, data-literate, and a confident communicator, with a strong interest in systems and a collaborative mentality.

Responsibilities:

Program Support

• Support the design and rollout of talent processes (performance reviews, calibration, goal setting, career pathing, organizational planning).
• Ensure talent processes run efficiently and data integrity is maintained.
• Support Workday business process documentation and testing scenario creation.
• Support Jira management for Talent & Performance Workday tickets.
• Participate in the creation of program training materials with leadership from Talent investment & culture.

• Track metrics like performance ratings, promotion rates, talent movement, turnover, and succession bench strength.
• Provide insights and trends to leaders for decision-making.
• In partnership with data analytics and program leadership, develop approach for dashboards/reports in Workday.

• Identify gaps in skills, development, and succession pipelines.
• Conduct people analytics to support workforce planning.
• Partner with HRBPs and leaders to translate data into actionable strategies.

• Serve as an administrator or subject matter expert for talent modules in HR technology.
• Troubleshoot issues, test configurations, and support enhancements.

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

• 3-5 years of experience in HR, Talent Management, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills; comfortable working with data from HR systems and turning insights into action.
• Proven track record to write clearly and concisely for diverse internal audiences.
• Proficient in tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and dashboarding tools; familiarity with Workday or similar HRIS is a plus.
• Excellent social skills; comfortable initiating conversations and driving clarity in a collaborative environment.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to lead multiple projects and meet deadlines.