Workforce Planner
Job Description
Title: Workforce Planner\n\nLocation: London OR Warwick (Hybrid)\n\nDuration: 6 months (Potential for extension)\n\nWorking Pattern: Full time, Mon - Fri\n\nThe Opportunity\nJoin our client's Global Strategic Workforce Planning Team as a Workforce Planning Consultant on a 6-month contract. This is a pivotal role in the energy sector, where you will contribute to the transition to Net Zero by ensuring that the right talent is in place during a time of unprecedented infrastructure development. As a Workforce Planner, you'll collaborate closely with workforce planners across multiple business units to facilitate high-level discussions and drive effective workforce strategies.\n\nWhat You'll Be Working On\n\nProvide hands-on reporting, presentations, and planning support to business unit workforce planners, especially for those lacking dedicated analysts or experience in data curation.\nInform annual investments needed for recruitment, training, and talent development to address future capacity and capability needs.\nSupport business workforce planners, HR Business Partners, and Recruiting Partners to ensure alignment with short-term plans and actions.\nCultivate stakeholder relationships to foster trust and guide a cultural shift towards operationally embedded planning.\nElevate discussions on systemic challenges and explore opportunities to enhance people planning and practises.\nInform and align with Workforce Development initiatives to broaden the candidate pool.\nIntegrate external factors influencing workforce requirements utilising Talent Intelligence and competitor data.\nSupport change management and the adoption of new Strategic Workforce Planning tools to drive efficiency.\nProvide coaching and facilitation to empower key stakeholders in owning the planning process.
\n\nAbout You\n\nProven experience in Workforce Planning, People Analytics, or related People Operations roles.\nProficient in Excel and skilled in PowerPoint to simplify complex data insights for senior audiences.\nEffective communicator with the ability to engage non-technical stakeholders and influence discussions.\nStrong analytical mindset with the ability to think systematically and holistically.\nExperience in storytelling with data to extract insights that drive action.\nKnowledgeable in HR practises, talent management, and labour market trends.\nDetail-oriented with a commitment to delivering accurate results under tight deadlines.\nDemonstrated judgement and discretion in handling sensitive data and projects.\nAbility to build productive working relationships across all levels of the organisation in a collaborative environment.\nA strong desire to work for a value-driven organisation that prioritises ethical practises and continuous improvement. \n\nAbout Us\nOur client is committed to creating value in the energy sector, impacting lives across the UK and beyond. They uphold the highest standards of support and development for their employees, celebrating and encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.
Flexible working arrangements are offered to ensure a supportive environment at home and in the office.\n\nIf you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the energy industry and have the skills we're looking for, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our client's mission to shape the future of energy today!\n\nPontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.
We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, beliefs, orientations, identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.\n\nAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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