Resource Manager

CMI Media Group•Parsippany, NJ

8d•$70,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Resource Manager is a strategic, people-centered role responsible for staffing across an assigned portfolio. The position connects client demand and business needs with employees’ skills, availability, interests, and growth opportunities. The Resource Manager advises client teams on staffing plans and fulfillment timelines and coordinates with internal talent, Talent Acquisition, and contract and offshore channels. The role reports to Resource Management leadership and partners closely with client finance, client and department leadership, HR business partners, Talent Acquisition, and operations.

Requirements

Experience in Resource Management, Talent Acquisition, or Workforce Planning.
Strong understanding of HR processes, employee development, and talent management.
Proficiency with data management and analysis tools.
Ability to turn fulfillment, capacity, and utilization data into sound recommendations and decisions.
Strong attention to detail when maintaining staffing-related information and processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to set expectations and influence senior stakeholders.
Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to work autonomously, make informed staffing decisions, and resolve cross-functional challenges.
Collaborative approach to balancing employee, client, and business priorities.
Interest in improving processes and finding creative staffing solutions.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with advertising, media, or healthcare marketing.

Responsibilities

Align staffing plans with client demand for an assigned portfolio and keep plans accurate and current with client teams.
Advise on role expectations, staffing recommendations, and fulfillment timelines.
Match people to client opportunities based on skills, level, location, and availability while balancing employee, client, and business needs.
Ensure staffing plans are fulfilled through internal and external supply, partnering with Talent Acquisition on contract and offshore needs as required.
Help employees find organizational opportunities aligned with their interests and development goals.
Partner with HR business partners, Learning and Effectiveness, and job family leaders to understand employee needs and the capabilities required to meet client demand.
Own the accuracy of people and staffing data for the assigned population, including time tracking, rotations, allocation changes, aging open roles, time in client, utilization, and attrition.
Consider broader people information, including tenure, performance, time in role and level, and professional goals.
Monitor staffing activity against client needs and strategic goals, using data to assess effectiveness and inform decisions.
Identify bottlenecks, improve processes and systems, and strengthen the staffing experience for clients and employees.
Identify staffing delays, movement constraints, and timeline risks early, and keep partners aligned on potential solutions.
Look for productive ways to deploy employees during downtime, including on client work and sales opportunities.