WORKFORCE PLANNING ANALYST

Workforce Analyst, Sr.

Location: Onsite – Columbus, OH

Pay Rate: Up to $50/hour

Assignment Type: Temporary / Contract

To Apply: Please send your resume to Christine at [email protected]

Purpose Of The Position

The Workforce Management Analyst, Sr. plays a key role in ensuring the organization has the right staffing levels to meet demand. This position acts as a liaison between multiple business units, provides analytical insights, delivers training and guidance on workforce planning practices, and monitors performance metrics to identify risks and variances.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage staffing files, headcount tracking, and workforce meetings across multiple departments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all workforce-related inquiries.
• Monitor attrition, capacity, and other staffing KPIs; provide insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Lead and execute workforce management analytics projects and scale best practices across teams.
• Train managers and leaders on workforce management methodologies and risk identification.
• Forecast and plan staffing needs up to two years in advance, aligning with business strategy.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure staffing plans support long-term goals.
• Maintain and manage complex data structures and workforce planning models with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years in Workforce Management.
  • 5+ years of advanced Excel experience (large data sets, formulas, linked workbooks).
  • 3+ years in Headcount & Capacity Planning.
  • Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools.
  • Background in Financial Forecasting, Attrition Planning, and Succession Planning.
  • Proven experience leading staffing meetings and collaborating with complex organizational structures.
    

Skills And Competencies

• Advanced Excel skills (arrays, index match, pivot tables, data visualizations).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Skilled in data visualization and reporting for executive audiences.
• Deep understanding of workforce management metrics and calculations.
• Confident presentation and communication skills; able to lead discussions with senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in risk identification and scenario planning.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Interested?

Submit your resume to Christine at [email protected].

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