Strategic Workforce Planning Manager

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE: The SWP Manager leads the development and execution of Strategic Workforce Planning initiatives to ensure the organization has the right people, skills and capacity at the right cost level to achieve its short- and long-term business objectives. The SWP Manager partners with HR teams, Finance and Business Leaders to forecast workforce needs, identify gaps, and design actionable plans that align talent strategies with organizational priorities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Workforce Planning: - Develop and maintain workforce planning models and frameworks, ensuring they are adaptable and aligned with organizational goals. - Forecast talent needs based on business growth, market trends, expected attrition and strategic priorities, and translate insights into actionable plans. - Provide insights to optimize people costs by balancing skills levels required and location. - Identify workforce risks (e.g., skill gaps, attrition, performance challenges, succession challenges) and propose mitigation strategies to safeguard business continuity. Data Analysis & Insights: - Analyze workforce data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities, ensuring insights are aligned with business ob...