Job Openings Workforce Planning Specialist

About the job Workforce Planning Specialist

Job Description

Summary:

We are hiring on behalf of a a global law firm serving leading companies worldwide. Our client seeks Workforce Planning Specialist to support annual and ongoing headcount planning by managing organizational data, position rosters, and Workday configurations in alignment with approved plans and budgets. You will also collaborate with HR, Finance, and Recruitment to ensure accurate position tracking and workforce planning.

Responsibilities:

  • Support annual and ongoing headcount planning cycles, including building, and updating organizational charts, position rosters, and position-to-budget alignment.
  • Manage and maintain accurate position data in Workday, aligned with approved headcount plans and organizational design.
  • Serve as a key liaison between People Advisory, Finance, and Recruitment teams to ensure proper tracking of headcount approvals, open positions, and workforce movement.
  • Collaborate with Finance to validate position funding and forecast FTE allocations by department and cost center.
  • Distribute Workday reports and dashboards to support real-time workforce insights (e.g., filled vs. vacant positions, span of control, attrition impact).
  • Partner with HRIS to implement Workday configuration changes that support evolving headcount planning needs, maintain and monitor Workday Supervisory Organizations, position hierarchies, and job architecture.
  • Ensure compliance with workforce controls, audit requirements, and internal policies related to position and headcount management.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 35 years of experience in workforce planning or HR operations.
  • Strong understanding of headcount planning concepts, including budgeting, FTE allocations, position tracking, and workforce analytics.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Talent Acquisition on workforce or budget alignment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; highly organized with great attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data validation) and ability to interpret and present workforce data clearly.
  • Preferred System Requirements:
    • Workday HCM experience, including:
      • Position Management
      • Supervisory Organizations
      • Job Architecture
      • Staffing Models
      • Business Process Framework understanding
    • Workday reporting proficiency ability to generate and analyze reports for headcount and position management.
    • Familiarity with ServiceNow case management workflows and how they integrate with Knowledge Base articles
  • Preferred Experience:
    • Experience supporting workforce or headcount planning in a large or matrixed organization.
    • Familiarity with financial budgeting for headcount planning.
    • Experience with scenario modeling tools, workforce analytics platforms.

Work Setup:

  • Shift Schedule: Day shift
  • Work setup: Hybrid setup, 3 days Onsite a week
  • Location: Makati City

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