People Operations Analyst (HR)

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery.

Role Summary

Rowan is seeking a highly analytical People Operations Analyst to support data-driven decision making across compensation, benefits, workforce planning, and People Operations. This role will be responsible for maintaining and analyzing critical people data, supporting compensation and incentive programs, and translating data into clear insights and compelling narratives that enable leaders to make informed workforce and talent decisions.

The People Operations Analyst will partner closely with People Operations, Finance, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development & People Programs, People Business Partners, and executive leadership to provide reporting, analysis, business insights, and program administration across a variety of people-related initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, solving complex problems, and helping build scalable people processes in a high-growth environment.

Travel: Ability to travel up to (10%) to company location or for meetings.

Location: Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role)

Compensation: $90k - $105k (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

Compensation & Total Rewards

Conduct market compensation benchmarking and competitive pay analysis

Support compensation planning, job architecture, leveling, and salary structure administration

Analyze internal and external compensation trends and provide recommendations

Support annual compensation review processes and pay equity analysis

Maintain compensation data integrity and reporting

Long-Term Incentive & Bonus Program Administration

Track and maintain Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) participant data and vesting schedules

Support LTIP reporting, forecasting, and executive-level analysis

Administer and analyze bonus tracking and repayment programs

Maintain other compensation program tracking and payout reporting

Partner with Finance to ensure incentive and bonus program accuracy

Benefits & Employee Programs

Conduct employee benefits surveys and market benchmarking

Analyze benefits utilization, participation, and cost trends

Support benefits strategy recommendations through data and reporting

Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders on benefits reporting needs

Workforce Planning & People Analytics

Develop and maintain headcount dashboards and workforce reports

Support quarterly workforce planning and headcount forecasting processes

Analyze hiring, attrition, retention, and organizational trends

Provide executive reporting and workforce insights to support strategic planning

Develop metrics and dashboards to support People & Culture and business leaders

Data, Reporting & Systems

Ensure accuracy and integrity of People data across systems

Build recurring reports and dashboards for leadership and the People team

Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through workforce data analysis

Support HRIS reporting, audits, and data governance initiatives

Assist with ad hoc analysis and executive requests

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Analytics, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field

5+ years of experience in People Analytics, Compensation, HR Operations, Finance, Workforce Planning, or a related analytical role

Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data modeling

Experience building dashboards and reports for leadership audiences

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Ability to translate data into actionable business insights

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting compensation, benefits, or total rewards programs

Experience with HRIS, ATS, and reporting platforms

Experience with workforce planning and headcount forecasting

Experience in a high-growth, infrastructure, technology, construction, or data center environment

What Success Looks Like

Within the first year, this role will

Deliver accurate and actionable workforce insights

Improve visibility into compensation, incentives, and workforce planning

Strengthen data-driven decision making across the organization

Build scalable reporting and analytics capabilities

Serve as a trusted analytical partner to People, Finance, and business leaders

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

Hybrid working environment

Team building and educational opportunities

Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution

Unlimited PTO

RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement

Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.