Workforce Planning

For an international organization, we are looking for an experienced freelancer who can further structure and professionalize workforce planning. You will bridge the gap between workforce planning in Anaplan, position and organizational data in Employee Central, and broader financial and organizational planning.

What you will do.

• Manage and improve processes, governance, reporting, and documentation around workforce planning.
• Evaluate requests for new positions, replacements, and organizational changes and map the impact on headcount, budget, and workforce planning.
• Design a clear process for creating and maintaining positions in Employee Central.
• Control position and organizational data and identify discrepancies, risks, and data quality issues.
• Advise HRIS on reporting lines, management structures, and other organizational changes in Employee Central.
• Build reports and dashboards around headcount, position management, organizational structures, and workforce planning.
• Further expand the use of Anaplan, including for data validation, scenario planning, dashboards, and new planning applications.
• Provide headcount data and planning information to Compensation and Finance for budget analyses and financial scenarios.
• Translate complex data into clear conclusions and concrete recommendations for HR, the business, and management.
• Lead improvement projects and ad-hoc analyses related to workforce planning, headcount, and organizational structures.

What they ask

• At least four years of relevant experience with workforce planning.
• Practical experience with Anaplan, workforce or financial planning tools, and Employee Central Reporting & Position Management.
• Familiarity with HRIS, headcount planning, open positions, organizational structures, and reporting lines.
• Evaluate personnel and organizational changes and analyze the impact on workforce plans, labor costs, and budgets.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data validation, scenario planning, dashboards, trackers, and periodic reporting.
• Analyze large amounts of workforce data, detect inconsistencies, and translate complex information into clear recommendations for HR, Finance, and management.
• Experience with projects, process improvements, governance, and cross-functional collaboration with HRIS, HR Business Partners, Compensation, Finance, and Talent Acquisition.
• Work accurately and structured, document decisions, follow up on actions, and develop efficient, scalable processes.
• Relevant bachelor's degree and knowledge or certification in Anaplan and Employee Central.