Director, Strategic Workforce Planner

Salesforce•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The SWOP Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to a set of business units, leading the development and execution of holistic three-year and in-year Workforce & Organizational Plans. This role shapes workforce strategy, optimizes organizational design, and embeds workforce planning into business decision-making. The SWOP BP works cross-functionally with Business Leaders, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Finance, Recruiting, and Strategy & Operations to ensure alignment with broader company objectives — and plays a critical part in driving Workforce Transformation by integrating AI-driven automation and Digital Labor strategies aligned with Salesforce's human + agents vision.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Workforce Planning, Organizational Design, HR Strategy, or a related field
Experience in a large, complex organization — preferably within a global technology company
Strong proficiency in data analysis, workforce modeling, and scenario planning
Familiarity with AI-driven workforce transformation, Digital Labor, and automation trends
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Economics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
Organizational Design & Workforce Transformation — Deep knowledge of job architecture, grade levels, spans of control, and the impact of AI and Digital Labor on workforce structures
Data Analysis & Insight Generation — Strong ability to analyze complex data sets and generate strategic insights
Executive Communication — Ability to convey complex workforce insights clearly and compellingly to senior leaders
Stakeholder Management — Proven ability to build credibility with HR and business leaders
Problem-Solving — Strong critical thinking with the ability to develop solutions aligned with business needs
Tech & Digital Fluency — Experience with HR analytics tools, workforce planning platforms, AI-driven workforce modeling, and data visualization (Tableau, Orgvue, Workday Adaptive)
Strategic Thinking — Ability to connect workforce planning to long-term business strategy and Salesforce's AI-first vision
Adaptability & Agility — Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving workforce trends, including AI and automation
Detail Orientation — Precision in workforce planning while maintaining a strategic perspective
Proactive Leadership — Self-starter who anticipates workforce challenges and acts decisively

Responsibilities

Partner with BU leaders to design and optimize organizational structures — including job profiles, skills, grade level distribution, spans of control, and workforce architecture
Conduct organizational assessments to identify gaps and opportunities, feeding recommendations into annual and three-year workforce plans
Support evolving job architectures, career frameworks, and workforce transformation initiatives, including AI and Digital Labor integration
Leverage AI-driven insights to inform job evolution, skills transformation, and workforce agility
Analyze workforce data to uncover trends, discrepancies, and opportunities across locations, job profiles, and grade levels
Utilize advanced analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to generate actionable insights that inform workforce strategy
Assess workforce distribution, representation, and location viability to support expansion and optimization decisions
Evaluate the impact of AI-driven automation and Digital Labor on workforce composition, organizational effectiveness, and future skills requirements
Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, HRBPs, and Strategy & Operations teams, translating workforce insights into strategic actions
Facilitate ongoing stakeholder discussions, presenting findings, recommendations, and progress on workforce initiatives
Build strong business acumen to ensure workforce planning stays aligned with strategic priorities
Develop and implement strategies to optimize workforce resources, balancing headcount, skills, and budget
Go beyond reporting trends — interpret and integrate them into business discussions
Provide recommendations that enhance organizational performance, talent development, retention, and acquisition
Integrate AI and Digital Labor solutions into workforce optimization strategies
Stay ahead of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in workforce planning and organizational design
Lead initiatives to enhance workforce planning methodologies, tools, and processes
Experiment with new approaches to workforce analysis, ensuring agility and future-readiness
Partner with AI and technology teams to explore innovative AI-powered solutions for workforce planning
Develop cutting-edge concepts that challenge the organizational approach to ensure success as an agentic enterprise