Objective

The Workforce Planning Advisor plays a critical role in forecasting staffing needs, identifying talent gaps, and developing strategies to fill those gaps. This role supports organizational growth and efficiency by ensuring the right people are in the right roles at the right time.

Description

Guides strategic workforce planning to align with organizational goals.

Sample Questions

• How to accurately forecast staffing needs?
• What strategies effectively fill talent gaps?
• How to align workforce strategy with business goals?
• What are the workforce implications of organizational change?

Key Functions

1. Forecast staffing needs based on business strategy. 2. Identify talent gaps and develop strategies to fill them. 3. Collaborate with HR and management to align workforce strategy with business goals. 4. Analyze workforce data to inform strategic decisions. 5. Develop and maintain workforce planning models. 6. Monitor and report on workforce planning metrics. 7. Facilitate talent management and succession planning initiatives. 8. Advise on workforce implications of organizational changes.

Required Skills

1. Strategic workforce planning 2. Data analysis 3. Talent management 4. Succession planning 5. HR metrics 6. Workforce forecasting 7. Change management 8. HR consulting 9. Project management 10. Knowledge of employment law 11. Business acumen 12. HRIS proficiency 13. Workforce modeling 14. Stakeholder engagement 15. Labor market understanding.