Workforce Planning and Performance Analyst

Role Overview

• Support the global headcount (HC) budget build-up, analyzing regional and functional growth against productivity targets
• Partner with HR and Finance to integrate operational and strategic insights into long-term workforce planning
• Monitor and assess Function/regions resource requests, ensuring alignment with the global budget and overarching business strategy
• Develop and manage global reporting standards, templates, and dashboards (e.g., Tableau) to ensure data consistency across the organization
• Track operational KPIs to identify performance gaps and optimization opportunities
• Implement a global 'load vs. capacity' tracker to provide visibility and optimize cost and staffing
• Define and enforce data governance policies to improve data quality and enable advanced resource performance metrics
• Provide regular analytical reporting to leadership, highlighting risks, trends, and cost-optimization opportunities to facilitate data-driven decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in Workforce Planning, HR Operations, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Resource Management
• Advanced Data Proficiency: Mastery of Excel (complex modeling, Power Query, pivot tables) and Data Visualization tools (Tableau or Power BI) is mandatory
• Smartsheet, SAP ERP is a +
• Experience in defining and implementing data standards and reporting templates to drive consistency across global functions
• Excellent ability to synthesize complex, large-scale data sets into executive-level briefings and actionable recommendations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners in both Finance and HR departments
• A process-oriented mindset with the ability to develop and document 'standard work' instructions for global operations
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Interpret data and anticipate potential resource gaps before they impact the budget and propose solutions before being asked
• Ownership of Data Integrity: Ensure that every report and dashboard is accurate, consistent, and reflective of the truth across all regions
• Collaborative Influence: Navigate a matrixed environment interacting with various stakeholders who may have competing priorities
• Agile & Adaptable: Demonstrate the ability to pivot quickly and adjust tools and processes to meet new strategic goals
• Clear & Concise Communicator: Present to leadership; the ability to distill complex analytical findings into a simple, clear, compelling narrative that empowers executives to make informed decisions
• Capability to manage data sensitivity and handle confidential information safely and as per applicable regulation.

Tech Stack

• ERP
• Tableau

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No