Senior Manager, Workforce Planning and Analytics

LEGO; Denmark; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Colleague discount

Wellbeing resources

Bonus scheme

Job summary

LEGO Group in Billund seeks a Senior Manager, Workforce Planning and Analytics to shape how the business plans its future workforce. You will lead strategic workforce planning and headcount forecasting, turning complex data into actionable insights for senior leaders.

You will drive automation and governance of the headcount process using Power BI, Power Automate and other analytics solutions, partnering with HR, Finance and business leaders to translate data into clear recommendations.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in strategic workforce planning in a global organization.
• Advanced forecasting and analytics to translate data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills to influence senior stakeholders.
• Curious, collaborative, and proactive with continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic workforce planning and headcount forecasting.
• Own and improve the headcount planning process, driving automation and governance.
• Translate workforce data into meaningful insights with HR, Finance, Rewards and leaders.
• Embed scalable workforce planning practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Build trusted relationships across the business as a strategic adviser.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Stakeholder influence

Data storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Excel

Job description

## Senior Manager, Workforce Planning and AnalyticsApplylocations: Billundtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: August 9, 2026 (18 days left to apply)job requisition id: 0000036455**Job Description**Are you passionate about strategic workforce planning and using analytics to shape business decisions? Do you enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights?Join our People Planning & Analytics team and help shape how the LEGO Group plans for the workforce of the future.**Note:** The level of this position is Senior Manager (individual contributor).**Core Responsibilities*** Lead strategic workforce planning and headcount forecasting, providing data-driven insights that enable better workforce decisions.* Own and continuously improve the headcount planning process, driving automation, data quality and operational excellence through tools such as Power BI, Power Automate and other analytics solutions.* Partner closely with HR, Finance, Rewards and business leaders to translate workforce data into meaningful insights and recommendations that influence strategic decisions.* Drive continuous improvement by simplifying processes, improving governance and embedding scalable workforce planning practices.* Build strong relationships across the business, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor and credible thought partner on workforce planning and analytics.* Balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs while continuously identifying opportunities to improve the way we work.**Play your part in our team succeeding**You will join a highly dynamic team that focuses on delivering high-quality insights – and we know that the best way to do that is by ensuring continuous learning while having fun. Therefore, you will get plenty of responsibility combined with great team spirit. This is a great opportunity to apply and share your knowledge and through engaging with HR professionals from across the LEGO Group, you will quickly gain a valuable LEGO network.**Do you have what it takes?*** Several years of relevant experience within strategic workforce planning in a complex global organisation.* Advanced workforce planning, forecasting and analytics expertise, with the ability to translate workforce data into business insights.* Proficient analytical skills with experience using Power BI, advanced Excel and data visualisation tools to tell compelling stories with data.* Proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders, navigating complexity and driving alignment.* Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations.* Curious, collaborative and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset and the confidence to challenge existing ways of working.* Experience working with cloud-based HR systems would be an advantage.#LI-NS2Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.**What’s in it for you?**Here is what you can expect:**Family Care Leave** - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.**Insurances** – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.**Wellbeing** - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.**Colleague Discount** – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.**Bonus** - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.**Workplace** - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.Just imagine building your dream career.Then make it real.**Join the LEGO team today.**