Remote HR Business Partner - Strategic Workforce Planning

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global health benefits

Bonus potential

Professional development

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a senior HR Business Partner to drive strategic workforce planning on a global scale. You will forecast talent needs, identify skill gaps, and shape proactive talent acquisition and development strategies.

The role partners with senior leaders to align people strategy with long-term business objectives. With a focus on evidence-based planning and change management, you will influence organizational design and talent-related risks and opportunities, delivering data-driven

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR, business administration, organizational psychology, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive HR experience with focus on strategic workforce planning.
• Proven ability to forecast talent needs and model scenarios.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to develop a strategic workforce plan aligned with business goals.
• Conduct workforce analytics to identify talent needs, skill gaps, and org design requirements.
• Create data-driven strategies for talent acquisition, mobility, succession, and optimization.
• Collaborate with L&D to address future capability needs and gaps.
• Advise leaders on organizational design, change management, and risk opportunities.
• Present reports and recommendations to senior management on planning initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic mindset

Change management

Executive communication

Education

Master's degree in HR / Business Administration / Organizational Psychology

Tools

HRIS systems

HR analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in its industry with a fully distributed workforce, is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking HR Business Partner to focus on Strategic Workforce Planning. This role is critical in aligning the organization's talent strategy with its long-term business objectives. You will work closely with senior leaders across various departments to forecast future talent needs, identify skill gaps, and develop proactive strategies for talent acquisition, development, and retention. This is a fully remote position, offering immense flexibility and the opportunity to influence HR strategy on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic workforce plan aligned with business goals.
• Conduct workforce analytics to identify current and future talent needs, skill gaps, and organizational design requirements.
• Develop data-driven strategies for talent acquisition, internal mobility, succession planning, and workforce optimization.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development teams to design and implement programs that address identified skill gaps and future capability needs.
• Analyze market trends and competitor strategies related to talent management and workforce planning.
• Advise business leaders on organizational design, change management, and talent-related risks and opportunities.
• Develop and present reports and recommendations to senior management on workforce planning initiatives.
• Drive the implementation of workforce planning tools and processes across the organization.
• Ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion are integrated into all workforce planning strategies.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, with a significant focus on strategic workforce planning, talent management, or organizational development.
• Proven experience in workforce analytics, forecasting, and modeling.
• Strong understanding of talent management lifecycle, succession planning, and talent acquisition strategies.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in HR analytics tools and HRIS systems.
• Experience working in a global or large-scale organization, preferably in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and drive change initiatives.

Benefits

This executive-level role offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive global health benefits, and significant bonus potential. As a fully remote position, you will experience ultimate flexibility and autonomy in your work. Our client provides substantial investment in professional development, including access to cutting-edge training, executive coaching, and industry conferences. You will work on challenging strategic initiatives with a global impact and collaborate with a team of passionate HR leaders dedicated to shaping the future of work. This is a prime opportunity to define and execute global talent strategies from anywhere.