Strategic Workforce Planning Manager (BC) - #182398

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STRATEGIC WORKFORCE PLANNING MANAGER

Do you thrive on driving organizational success through strategic workforce planning? Are you skilled at designing forward-thinking talent strategies and building strong partnerships? Do you have a passion for continuous improvement and creating impactful change?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About The Opportunity

Workland presents a unique career opportunity within a large organization with offices in various locations across British Columbia. The company is currently seeking an experienced Strategic Workforce Planning Manager to join their growing team.

WHY SHOULD THIS OPPORTUNITY INTEREST YOU?

• Work for one of British Columbia’s top employers.
• Work in close collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Be part of a very diverse and inclusive team.
• Benefit from a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with both remote and in-office days.
• Enjoy a very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Benefit from a high level of job security.
  
  

Position Summary

As the Strategic Workforce Planning Manager, you will collaborate closely with business leaders and HR partners to develop and implement workforce planning strategies that align with the organization’s long-term goals. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the company has the right talent, in the right place, at the right time by leveraging data-driven insights and forecasting workforce needs. You will lead initiatives that enhance workforce agility, optimize talent pipelines, and support business growth through proactive planning and strategic decision-making.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE :

• Design, lead, and implement a comprehensive workforce planning framework, ensuring the monitoring and reporting of key initiatives and their timely execution.
• Analyze and predict upcoming staffing needs, addressing essential questions regarding role types, quantities, locations, and timing to align with business growth and objectives.
• Develop a deep understanding of the organization’s strategy, financial structure, operational dynamics, performance metrics, and the relationships between corporate outcomes and business performance.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with key stakeholders across various business functions, based on trust and a thorough understanding of their operational priorities and challenges.
• Partner with leadership to assess the impact of corporate strategies, conducting comprehensive risk evaluations related to workforce acquisition, development, and retention.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create long-term workforce strategies that integrate talent acquisition, development, and retention efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Track progress against workforce plans, identifying discrepancies between projected and actual outcomes, and report regularly on key performance indicators (KPIs), including diversity and inclusion measures.
• Advocate for and implement state-of-the-art tools and methodologies to optimize both strategic and tactical workforce planning initiatives.
• Research and monitor evolving industry trends and labor market shifts, maintaining relationships with relevant external experts and stakeholders to stay abreast of emerging opportunities.
• Lead initiatives to raise the organization’s awareness of workforce planning issues and the critical role it plays in driving long-term success.
• Set clear team objectives, streamline operational processes, ensure optimal service delivery, and manage the team’s budget and performance to meet key targets and goals.
  
  

THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION ARE:

• Degree in business, economics, statistics, consulting, finance, or a related field. Professional HR designation and workforce planning certification are a plus.*
• At least five years of experience in leading and implementing workforce planning programs, including three or more years in managing teams, ideally within government and unionized environments.*
• Expertise in strategic workforce planning, recruitment approaches, and skills assessments, with a deep understanding of their application within the role’s scope.
• Strong financial insight to effectively evaluate the implications of staffing decisions and business transformations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proven track record of tackling challenges and identifying potential opportunities within complex settings.
• Ability to develop strong professional relationships and influence decisions at various leadership levels.
• Competence in making sound decisions and resolving issues effectively.
• Preference for candidates with experience in large-scale organizations, particularly within the insurance sector.
• Different combinations of relevant experience and education may be considered.
  
  

About Workland

Workland is proud to have been mandated to assist this client in the recruitment process for this great job opportunity. Workland's mission is to solve recruitment and job search problems by combining marketing, technology, and experienced professionals. The ultimate goal is to accelerate and facilitate the process of connecting talented professionals with the right organizations through an approach that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.