Workforce Planning Specialist

Nass Group & Corporation; Manama; On-site; BHD 9,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Nass Group & Corporation is seeking an experienced WFP Specialist in Bahrain to plan, forecast, and coordinate manpower across multiple projects and departments. You will monitor availability, allocate resources, and drive efficiency in deployment and utilization while aligning with cost control objectives.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ERP/HRIS experience, and advanced Excel/Power BI proficiency to produce dashboards and reports for management decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in manpower/workforce planning, preferably in construction, contracting, manpower supply.
• Strong experience in manpower forecasting, deployment, resource allocation, mobilization/demobilization, and workforce utilization.
• Experience with workforce planning software is an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel; Power BI knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience with ERP/HRIS systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain company-wide manpower plans and forecasts.
• Monitor manpower requirements for projects, divisions, and office/support departments.
• Coordinate manpower allocation, deployment, transfers, mobilization, demobilization, and redeployment.
• Monitor available, deployed, on-leave, idle, and underutilized manpower.
• Identify manpower shortages and surpluses and recommend internal transfers or recruitment.
• Coordinate manpower supply requirements and employee deployment to clients/other companies.
• Forecast upcoming manpower needs with Projects, Operations, HR, Recruitment, and department heads.
• Track employee assignment dates, project completion dates, contract requirements, and expected releases.
• Prepare planned vs. actual manpower reports, manpower histograms, utilization reports, and management dashboards.
• Support optimum workforce utilization and manpower cost control.

Skills

Manpower Planning

Workforce Forecasting

Resource Allocation

Manpower Supply

Mobilization & Demobilization

Workforce Utilization

Manpower Reporting

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

ERP/HRIS

Job description

Job description

Role Summary The WFP Specialist is responsible for planning, forecasting, and coordinating manpower requirements across multiple projects, divisions, clients, and support departments. The position will monitor workforce availability and utilization, coordinate manpower deployment, transfers, mobilization and demobilization, and identify manpower shortages or surpluses. The role will work closely with Projects, Operations, HR, Recruitment, and Department Heads to ensure the effective allocation and utilization of manpower while supporting workforce planning, reporting, and manpower cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain company-wide manpower plans and forecasts.
• Monitor manpower requirements for projects, divisions, and office/support departments.
• Coordinate manpower allocation, deployment, transfers, mobilization, demobilization, and redeployment.
• Monitor available, deployed, on-leave, idle, and underutilized manpower.
• Identify manpower shortages and surpluses and recommend internal transfers or recruitment.
• Coordinate manpower supply requirements and employee deployment to clients/other companies.
• Work closely with Projects, Operations, HR, Recruitment, and department heads to forecast upcoming manpower needs.
• Track employee assignment dates, project completion dates, contract requirements, and expected releases.
• Prepare planned vs. actual manpower reports, manpower histograms, utilization reports, and management dashboards.
• Support optimum workforce utilization and manpower cost control.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in manpower/workforce planning, preferably in construction, contracting, manpower supply
• Strong experience in manpower forecasting, deployment, resource allocation, mobilization/demobilization, and workforce utilization.
• Experience with workforce planning software is an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel; Power BI knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience with ERP/HRIS systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical, numerical, reporting, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage manpower requirements across multiple projects, clients, and departments simultaneously.
• Key Skills: Manpower Planning | Workforce Forecasting | Resource Allocation | Manpower Supply | Mobilization & Demobilization | Workforce Utilization | Manpower Reporting | Data Analysis