Resource Management Analyst

Huron; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Huron is a global consulting firm seeking an Analyst to support Resource Management data accuracy and staffing processes from India. You will liaise with US teams, maintain Workday forecasts, and assist with daily resource data administration, reporting, and analytics.

The role emphasizes responsible AI use and continuous improvement. Candidates should have 1-2 years in a related field, a related Bachelor's degree, and strong Excel/Office skills, plus familiarity with Workday and Salesforce is a

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience in business operations, resource management, finance, reporting and analytics, or a similar domain.
• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with data analysis, reconciliations, and basic reporting.
• Fair working knowledge of AI tools and their practical application in a business environment.
• Awareness of responsible AI use, data privacy and confidentiality with business information.
• Exposure to Workday and Salesforce is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Salesforce Opportunity Management: review opportunities and prepare staffing data.
• Data Coordination: clarify and update opportunity details in Salesforce.
• Resource Planning in Workday: maintain resource plans and forecasts.
• Resource Administration Support: monitor resource availability and assist with scheduling.
• Reporting and Analysis: track utilization metrics and generate reports.
• AI-Enabled Productivity: apply AI tools for data summarization and workflow improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: document requirements and support adoption of more efficient processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

AI productivity tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Salesforce

Workday

Job description

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future.

As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results.

Join our team and create your future.

Job Description Summary

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. We advance innovative ideas every day to build stronger clients, individuals, and communities. We help clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance, sustain leadership in their markets, and implement the transformative change needed to own their future.

As a member of Huron's corporate team, you will help evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends, and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing, and facilities management professionals collaborate to support Huron's strategies and enable sustainable business results.

Huron's Resource Management (RM) team members are trusted strategic advisors to business leaders. The team delivers high-quality staffing solutions that align resources to projects, optimize utilization, and support employee development. We provide data-informed insights and build collaborative, consultative relationships with stakeholders.

The Resource Management Shared Services Analyst will support the Resource Management function by ensuring data accuracy, assisting with pre-staffing processes, and providing analytical and reporting support. Working closely with the Resource Management Lead (India) and other team members, this role helps maintain smooth pre-staffing operations across the organization. The role also offers opportunities to use AI-enabled productivity tools responsibly to improve analysis, documentation, reporting, and routine operational workflows.

This position requires close collaboration with colleagues in the US and flexibility to work during evening IST hours to align with US working hours [until 11:00 a.m. CT].

Job Description

Required

Salesforce Opportunity Management: Review new and open project opportunities in Salesforce daily to prepare for staffing. Verify that required information is complete and accurate, including attached pricing tools, project dates, and opportunity status. Proactively follow up on missing information, inconsistencies, or overdue items.

Data Coordination: Liaise with Project Support teams and Scope Owners to clarify and update opportunity details in Salesforce. Ensure project and resource data is captured correctly and consistently, minimizing errors and omissions.

Resource Planning in Workday: Load and maintain resource plans and forecasts in Workday based on confirmed project details from Salesforce. Ensure staffing assignments, allocation percentages, project durations, and related resource information are accurate and current.

Resource Administration Support: Assist the Resource Management team with daily administration of resource data and scheduling, including:

Monitor resource availability, including PTO, holidays, and other absences, and ensure these are reflected in resource forecasts.

Undertake additional operational tasks in support of Resource Management priorities as they arise.

Reporting and Analysis: Contribute to regular reporting and ad-hoc analysis for Resource Management, including:

Track resource utilization metrics and generate utilization reports. Identify under‑utilization or over‑utilization and provide relevant context, such as project delays, ramp‑up time, or planned availability.

Monitor shadow hours and investment hours recorded on projects across teams. Prepare summaries, identify exceptions, and follow up with project owners for clarification when required.

Support ad-hoc data requests and analysis for the Resource Management Lead and leadership team.

AI-Enabled Productivity and Process Improvement: Apply a practical working knowledge of AI tools to support day‑to‑day Resource Management activities. Use approved AI capabilities to assist with data summarization, drafting, trend identification, quality checks, documentation, and repetitive task improvement, while validating outputs and following applicable data privacy, confidentiality, and responsible‑use requirements.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, or automate recurring reports and operational tasks. Partner with team members to document requirements, test improvements, and support adoption of efficient ways of working.

Qualifications

1-2 years of work experience in business operations, resource management, finance, reporting and analytics, or a similar domain.

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the position.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, with comfort working with spreadsheets, data analysis, reconciliations, and basic reporting. Working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams is also important.

Fair working knowledge of AI tools and their practical application in a business environment. The candidate should be able to use AI tools for productivity, summarization, drafting, research support, data interpretation, or workflow improvement, and should understand the importance of validating AI-generated outputs.

Awareness of responsible AI use, data privacy, information security, and confidentiality when using AI-enabled tools with business information.

Interest in learning and applying automation or low-code tools is preferred. Exposure to Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Automate, Power BI, or similar tools is an advantage.

Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills with close attention to detail. Ability to work with data to identify trends, exceptions, and inconsistencies.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with team members and stakeholders at different levels to gather information and resolve data issues.

Collaborative and willing to learn, with the ability to work under guidance and independently when required.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, with a proactive approach to deadlines and follow‑up.

Familiarity with enterprise resource management or professional services automation tools is a plus. Exposure to Workday and Salesforce is highly desirable. Knowledge of ServiceNow or a similar ticketing or workflow system is an advantage.

Position Level

Analyst

Country

India