Sr. Workforce Planning Analyst
Pune, India
People & Places – People /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Workforce Planning Analyst to join our team. This role is instrumental in shaping workforce strategies by leveraging data-driven insights to optimize talent utilization, support strategic decision-making, and align workforce planning with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR analytics, workforce management, and data visualization.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the People Team and business leaders to align workforce planning with business strategy.
- Conduct scenario planning and “what-if” analyses to anticipate future workforce needs.
- Analyze workforce metrics, including headcount, requisitions, demand, attrition, productivity, and utilization to drive strategic decisions.
- Develop workforce forecasting models to predict future talent needs.
- Create and maintain interactive dashboards and reports to provide real-time workforce insights.
- Extract, clean, and analyze workforce data to identify trends, skill gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for HR leadership and business teams.
- Provide data-driven recommendations for HR policies, talent strategy, and workforce allocation.
- Optimize HR systems and tools (e.g., ADP, DOMO, Tableau, Power BI) for enhanced reporting and data management.
- Identify automation opportunities to improve the efficiency of workforce analytics and reporting processes.
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across HR platforms.
- Conduct supply analysis to optimize internal resource allocation and identify upskilling opportunities.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams to bridge skill gaps through internal mobility, training programs, or hiring.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize workforce productivity and talent pipeline.
- Identify inefficiencies in workforce management processes and propose improvements.
- Stay updated on emerging trends in workforce planning, HR analytics, and data visualization.
- Continuously enhance analytics methodologies and reporting frameworks to provide valuable workforce insights.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 7-10 years of experience in HR analytics, workforce planning, or resource strategy roles.
- Strong knowledge of demand and supply planning methodologies.
- Expertise in HR systems (e.g., ADP, Workday) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, DOMO).
- Proficiency in Advanced Excel, Google Suite, and database management.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite.
- MBA/PGP/PGDM in HR.
- Certification in HR Analytics, Workforce Planning, or Data Analytics is a plus.
