Workforce Planning Lead

GAF • Parsippany, NJ

20d • $96,000 - $132,000

About The Position

The Workforce Planning Lead collaborates with the HR team and the business on information needed by stakeholders in making human capital decisions and in managing analytics to inform talent strategy. The incumbent works with the senior level team members and the business unit to support partners on workforce analytics and planning projects; partners with teams in determining what data is useful to the stakeholders - gathering and analyzing that data; and participates in development and maintenance of such materials as staffing models, metrics, reports, presentations, and dashboards. Takes part in staffing governance, which pulls together all facets of staff demand and supply, focusing both on cost optimization as well as employee acquisition/engagement/retention, and which includes participation from all business and support stakeholders. The incumbent collaborates with technology partners regarding the use of systems, programs, software, and other tools associated with workforce planning and analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management, Human Resources Management, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics or related degree
• Required Minimum of 7+ years experience in a workforce planning role

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR
• Demonstrated experience using Workday Adaptive Planning
• Masters degree in Human Resources, Business, Statistics, Mathematics or related field
• Human Resources experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Demonstrated experience using Tableau and/or other analytical tools

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze data related to the workforce in order to support staffing decisions.
• Understand the Company’s strategic and operating plans, cost targets, and workforce utilization requirements.
• Apply workforce planning methodologies and associated tools/reports; makes recommendations for workforce-related decisions.
• Collaborate with a team that recommends, develops, and implements metrics and other measurements for workforce productivity, ROI, HR program effectiveness, etc. to improve business results.
• Participate in regular forums and interactions to educate and hold business leaders and support partners accountable for timely workforce-related decisions and actions.
• Participate in data gathering, needs assessments, staff modeling, cost-of-workforce assessments, and survey processes to provide business intelligence that produces actionable insights.
• Directly support workforce planning, workforce management, and support business leaders through close partnerships with business leaders and internal partners critical to staffing including Finance, HR, strategy and other areas of the business as needed.
• Support design and implementation of new management tools which optimize workforce planning and management (for example: workforce analytics and planning systems; Tableau dashboards, Skills Inventory systems, and similar reports and tools).
• Works with a team to make recommendations regarding technology and other tools to improve workforce planning and workforce management.
• Support the design and implementation of KPIs that serve as catalysts for change by helping leaders and managers make data-driven decisions about their workforce (e.g., turnover, span of control, headcount demographics, staffing efficiencies, engagement measures, risk-of-leaving for high performers, effectiveness of hiring processes).
• Participate in the development and delivery of presentations to partners and business leaders regarding workforce dynamics and metrics that impact business outcomes (e.g., improve the effectiveness of customer-facing staff, identify specific competencies that drive better business results, reduce turnover in key positions, attract and retain a diverse workforce).
• Participate in ad-hoc projects per the direction of Leadership and the Workforce Planning Manager in properly addressing the needs of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees