Organisation Design Specialist

Adecco; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the UK is seeking an Organisation Design Specialist to provide analytical support for organizational design. This hybrid role involves collaborating with HR and Finance to enable data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate has experience in HR analytics and a degree in a related field. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR analytics, organisation design, or workforce planning.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in advanced Excel.
• Understanding of job evaluation frameworks desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain organizational structures in line with design principles.
• Support headcount planning and control.
• Contribute to the development of the long-term Strategic Workforce Plan.
• Deliver high-quality workforce data and reporting.

Skills

HR analytics

Organisational design

Workforce planning

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Problem-solving

Data presentation

Financial awareness

Education

Degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Organisation Design Specialist

Rate: PAYE: £38.87 LTD: 52.48
End date: 29/05/2026 - possibility of extension
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm, Hybrid - 3 days onsite
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL

Your Mission

As the Organisation Design Specialist, you will provide analytical, technical, and advisory support to ensure our organisational design is efficient, future-ready, and aligned with our strategic goals. You will collaborate with HR Business Partners, Finance, and business leaders to enable data-driven decision-making and support successful organization design and workforce planning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Organisational Design: Develop and maintain organizational structures in line with design principles. Prepare analyses and recommendations for structural changes, ensuring governance standards are met. Conduct external benchmarking on organizational structures and workforce cost trends. Provide insights for decision-making regarding competitiveness and best practices. Contribute to role design and evaluation processes.
• Headcount Management & Control: Support headcount planning and control, partnering with Finance, HR, and Business Leaders. Ensure accurate headcount forecasting and workforce analytics.
• Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP): Contribute to the development of the long-term Strategic Workforce Plan. Provide analytics on future workforce needs, skills gaps, and capability risks.
• Workforce Analytics: Deliver high-quality workforce data, analysis, and reporting to support business decision-making. Build and maintain dashboards using advanced Excel and Power BI to monitor key workforce metrics.

What You Bring

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in HR analytics, organisation design, or workforce planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in advanced Excel (Power BI is a plus).
• Understanding of job evaluation frameworks (e.g., Hay, VW Group).
• Ability to present data and insights clearly and impactfully to stakeholders.
• Strong business and financial awareness.

Qualifications:

• Degree in HR, Business, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to train as a job evaluator (VW Group or Hay trained is desirable).

Why Join Us

• Be part of a supportive team that values your expertise and insights.
• Engage in exciting projects that shape the workforce of the future.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development within a thriving organization.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an analytical thinker with a passion for organization design and workforce planning, we want to hear from you! Join us in creating a future-ready organization that prioritizes efficiency and innovation.

Apply Now

Send us your resume and a cover letter showcasing your skills and passion for this role. Please note: if you have not heard about your application within 5 working days please accept you will no longer be considered for the role.

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