Sr. Analyst, Workforce Planning

OpenText; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 76,800 - 115,200; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is seeking a Senior HR Analyst, Workforce Planning, to translate complex workforce data into actionable insights that inform strategic decisions across workforce planning, organizational design, location strategy, and corporate transactions.

You will partner with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Analytics, and Finance to deliver analytics and scenario modeling that supports enterprise HR priorities within the HR Solutions team.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in Workforce Planning, People Analytics, Workforce Analytics, Management Consulting, or a related analytical field.
• Experience analyzing workforce and organizational data and translating insights into business recommendations.
• Exposure to workforce planning, organizational design, strategic HR initiatives, workforce transformation, and/or M&A activities.
• Advanced Excel, analytics, reporting, and AI-enabled technology skills (e.g., Microsoft Copilot).
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect workforce insights to business outcomes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Drive workforce planning through headcount analysis, demand forecasting, workforce modeling, and skills-based planning.
• Deliver actionable insights that support organizational design, workforce optimization, and talent decisions.
• Support location strategy by evaluating talent availability, workforce costs, and deployment scenarios.
• Contribute to M&A and corporate transactions through workforce due diligence, data analysis, and executive reporting.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to align workforce strategy with business objectives.

Skills

Workforce Planning

People Analytics

Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Excel

Job description

Opentext - The Information CompanyOpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Opentext - The Information CompanyOpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation. AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us. The Senior HR Analyst, Workforce Planning plays a critical role in supporting enterprise HR priorities as part of the HR Solutions team, Workforce Planning, Talent Planning & Organizational Design. This role is responsible for translating complex workforce data into actionable insights that inform strategic decisions related to workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, organizational design, location strategy, and corporate transactions. Partnering closely with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Analytics, Workforce Planning HR Business Partners, Finance, M&A, and Corporate Development, you will deliver high-quality analytics, scenario modeling, and workforce insights across a variety of initiatives. The role requires a strong ability to understand, consult on, and translate workforce and organizational design needs into data-driven recommendations. Success in this position requires analytical rigor, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.

Your Impact

• Drive workforce planning through headcount analysis, demand forecasting, workforce modeling, and skills-based planning.
• Deliver actionable insights that support organizational design, workforce optimization, and talent decisions.
• Support location strategy by evaluating talent availability, workforce costs, and deployment scenarios.
• Contribute to M&A and corporate transactions through workforce due diligence, data analysis, and executive reporting.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to align workforce strategy with business objectives.

What the Role Offers

• Exposure to enterprise-wide workforce planning, organizational design, and transformation initiatives.
• Partnership with HR leaders, HRBPs, Finance, Corporate Development, and M&A stakeholders.
• The opportunity to influence strategic business decisions through workforce analytics and scenario modeling.
• Experience with emerging workforce planning methodologies, AI-enabled analytics, and data-driven decision making.
• The chance to help build scalable workforce planning and analytics capabilities for a global organization.

What You Need to Succeed

• 3–5+ years of experience in Workforce Planning, People Analytics, Workforce Analytics, Management Consulting, or a related analytical field.
• Experience analyzing workforce and organizational data and translating insights into business recommendations.
• Exposure to workforce planning, organizational design, strategic HR initiatives, workforce transformation, and/or M&A activities.
• Advanced Excel, analytics, reporting, and AI-enabled technology skills (e.g., Microsoft Copilot).
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect workforce insights to business outcomes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

One Last Thing

OpenText is more than a corporation—it’s a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our customers first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention.
Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At OpenText, we don’t just have a culture—we live our values. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that empowers you to make a meaningful impact.

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range: $76,800- $115,200; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.