Workforce Planning Senior Analyst

AES•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$100,000 - $124,950•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a highly analytical and strategic Lead Analyst, Workforce Planning to join our team. In this role, you will help shape workforce strategies that enable business growth, operational excellence, and effective talent investments. You will partner closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, and business leaders to deliver workforce insights, planning models, forecasts, and recommendations that drive informed decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity for a data-driven professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, influencing stakeholders, and transforming workforce data into actionable insights.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in workforce planning, financial analysis, people cost analysis, FP&A, HR analytics, or a related analytical function.
Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, workforce modeling, and data analysis.
Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and complex data analysis.
Experience working with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Ability to analyze large datasets and convert findings into practical business recommendations.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present insights to senior leaders.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Economics, or a related field.
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, or similar platforms.
Experience supporting enterprise workforce planning, organizational design, or strategic talent planning initiatives.
Knowledge of workforce analytics, labor planning methodologies, and scenario-based forecasting.

Responsibilities

Lead workforce planning initiatives across multiple business units and functions, supporting both short-term and long-term workforce strategies.
Develop workforce forecasts, scenario models, and capacity plans to help leaders anticipate future talent and organizational needs.
Analyze workforce metrics, headcount trends, labor costs, and people-related expenses to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
Support annual workforce planning and budgeting processes, partnering closely with Finance and HR teams.
Conduct research, benchmarking, and gap analyses to assess workforce effectiveness and inform strategic recommendations.
Build executive-ready dashboards, reports, and presentations that translate complex data into meaningful business insights.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders to align workforce strategies with business objectives.
Monitor key workforce indicators and provide proactive recommendations to improve workforce utilization, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of workforce data and reporting.