Workforce Planning Specialist

Silgan Dispensing Systems•Richmond, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Workforce Planning Specialist plays a key role in supporting data-driven workforce strategy by delivering actionable insights, analytics, and forecasting. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership to develop headcount projections, analyze labor and compensation trends, and align workforce plans with organizational goals and budgetary constraints. This position is responsible for building and maintaining workforce reporting tools and dashboards, enabling enhanced visibility into staffing trends, labor costs, and workforce performance. The Workforce Planning Specialist also supports recruiting analytics, compensation benchmarking, and offer development, ensuring accurate and competitive hiring practices across assigned areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5+ years of experience in workforce planning, HR analytics, compensation analysis, or a related HR/finance function
Experience working with HRIS systems and workforce data tools
Experience with workforce planning tools or advanced analytics platforms
Familiarity with compensation survey data and market pricing methodologies
Background supporting budgeting, financial planning, or headcount modeling
Strong analytical and data modeling skills, including workforce forecasting and scenario planning
Proficiency in reporting and dashboard tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel advanced functions)
Experience integrating and analyzing data from multiple systems (HR, timekeeping, financial systems)
Solid understanding of compensation structures, benchmarking, and labor cost analysis
Ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights for business leaders
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially related to compensation and employment documentation
Knowledge of job architecture, role design, and organizational structures
Collaboration skills with cross-functional partners including HR, Finance, HRIS, and Talent Acquisition
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
The application of devices, equipment and test procedures to new products requires adaptation of thought and the ability to change perspective.

Responsibilities

Design, maintain, and enhance workforce dashboards and reports by integrating data from HR, timekeeping, and related systems
Support workforce planning and forecasting by developing headcount projections and scenario models aligned with business and financial goals
Partner with Finance, HRIS, HR, and business leaders to align workforce strategy with budgets and operational needs
Maintain knowledge of job structures and role requirements to ensure accurate workforce modeling and analysis
Forecast headcount, labor costs, and compensation impacts, providing data-driven insights to support planning decisions
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to deliver recruiting analytics, including hiring trends, demand planning, and time-to-fill metrics
Conduct compensation and market analysis using survey data and benchmarks to support competitive and informed hiring decisions
Prepare and generate employment offer letters, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and appropriate approvals
Provide reporting and insights to support staffing decisions, workforce growth, and organizational effectiveness
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive employee and compensation data appropriately
Supports continuous improvement of workforce analytics and reporting capabilities
Perform other duties as assigned