Workforce Planning Lead

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Belfast is seeking a Workforce Planning Lead to strategically enhance workforce analytics. This role involves designing workforce frameworks, analyzing data to identify trends, and collaborating with stakeholders for effective planning practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills and organizational design experience. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Hybrid and flexible working

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in workforce planning and organisational design.
• Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Analytical and data-driven mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Translate business needs into practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement workforce planning frameworks.
• Analyse workforce data to generate insights.
• Facilitate scenario planning and workshops.
• Develop tools and dashboards for monitoring.
• Embed sustainable workforce planning practices.

Skills

Workforce planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Workforce Planning Lead - Belfast - Permanent

MCS Group is delighted to partner with a leading firm based in Belfast as they look to add a Workforce Planning Lead to their team.

The role

You will focus on strategic workforce planning and analytics, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to build a future-ready workforce.

The main responsibilities

• Design and implement workforce planning frameworks aligned to business strategy.
• Analyse workforce data, trends, and capability gaps to generate actionable insights.
• Facilitate scenario planning and executive workshops to gain senior buy-in.
• Develop tools, dashboards, and reporting to monitor progress and impact.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to embed sustainable workforce planning practices.

The ideal candidate

• Proven experience in workforce planning and organisational design.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level.
• Analytical and data-driven mindset, with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to translate business needs into practical solutions.

What's on offer

• Highly competitive base salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Diverse, challenging projects that have measurable impact.
• Professional growth and career development in a rapidly expanding organisation.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Rebekah Mulligan, Senior HR Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on

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Skills

• HR Manager
• HR Business Partner
• Workforce planning
• Organisational Design
• Organisational Development
• Change Management