Workforce Planning Senior Analyst

AES US•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The AES Corporation is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Lead Analyst, Workforce Planning to join their team. This role will be instrumental in shaping workforce strategies to support business growth, operational excellence, and effective talent investments. The analyst will collaborate with HR, Finance, Payroll, and business leaders to provide workforce insights, planning models, forecasts, and recommendations for informed decision-making. This is an opportunity for a data-driven professional to solve complex business challenges, influence stakeholders, and transform 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.