Workforce Planning Analyst:

Sundus Recruitment and Outsourcing Services, Abu Dhabi; Al Bateen; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment and outsourcing service in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Workforce Planning Analyst responsible for workforce analytics, headcount forecasting, and organizational design to support business objectives. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 3+ years of experience in HR analytics, and advanced skills in Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in HR Analytics, Workforce/Manpower Planning, or Organization Design.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and maintain workforce plans and forecasts.
• Support strategic and operational workforce planning activities.
• Generate actionable insights from HR data to support decision-making.

Skills

Analytical and strategic thinking

Data interpretation and visualization

Workforce planning and forecasting

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail and accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Oracle HR systems

Job description

Job Code: JPC – 5561 Role Title: Workforce Planning Analyst Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Purpose

The Workforce Planning Analyst will be responsible for developing and implementing workforce analytics, headcount forecasting, and organizational design strategies to support business objectives. The role involves utilizing data-driven insights to optimize workforce efficiency, ensure capacity alignment, and enhance strategic HR decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and maintain workforce plans, forecasts, and capacity models aligned with business goals.
• Support strategic and operational workforce planning activities to ensure optimal staffing levels and skill alignment.
• Generate actionable insights from HR data to support leadership decision-making.
• Design and manage reporting dashboards for workforce metrics using Power BI and Excel.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Business Units to assess workforce trends, gaps, and future needs.
• Conduct scenario modeling and “what-if” analyses to support organizational design and manpower planning initiatives.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in HR analytics systems and reports.
• Leverage HR systems (preferably Oracle HR) to extract and analyze workforce data efficiently.

Key Competencies

• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Data interpretation and visualization
• Workforce planning and forecasting
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in HR Analytics, Workforce/Manpower Planning, or Organization Design.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, advanced formulas) and Power BI (data modeling and visualization).
• Experience with Oracle HR systems or similar HRIS tools is preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.