Resource Management & Workforce Planning Specialist - KSA

EY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 335,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Riyadh is seeking a Resource Management & Workforce Planning Specialist (KSA) to join the Experience Management (EXM) team. The role oversees workforce deployment, utilization and staffing decisions to align with client needs and growth.

Collaborating with engagement leaders and talent teams, you will monitor capacity, prepare reports, and develop national graduate programs to foster local talent. The position requires strong analytical and Excel skills in a fast-moving professional

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience working with graduate development programs is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage resource allocation and deployment to meet business and client needs.
• Monitor utilization, capacity, and workforce availability, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with engagement leaders and talent teams on staffing decisions and workforce planning.
• Prepare utilization, capacity, and resource management reports and analyses.
• Support employee development by aligning staffing decisions with learning and career growth opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on resource planning and workforce optimization.
• Play a key role in the resource management for Graduate Programs;
• Manage the onboarding, deployment, and development of fresh graduates under the National Development Program.
• Track learning milestones, performance feedback, and career progression of national talent.
• Coordinate with counselors, coaches, and engagement teams to provide meaningful development opportunities and experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, management

Job description

Resource Management & Workforce Planning Specialist - KSA

Location: Riyadh

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Oct 30, 2026

Requisition ID: 1757313

Experience Management - Supervising Associate

Role Type: Full-time

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a Supervising Associate to join the Experience Management (EXM) team. The role is responsible for workforce planning, resource deployment, utilization management, and supporting talent development across our business. Successful candidates will work closely with leadership to ensure the right people are assigned to the right opportunities while enabling employee growth and development. The role requires closely working with college graduates in developing their skills, deployment on engagements and experience that helps building young GCC nationals.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage resource allocation and deployment to meet business and client needs.
• Monitor utilization, capacity, and workforce availability, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with engagement leaders and talent teams on staffing decisions and workforce planning.
• Prepare utilization, capacity, and resource management reports and analyses.
• Support employee development by aligning staffing decisions with learning and career growth opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on resource planning and workforce optimization.
• Play a key role in the resource management for Graduate Programs;
• Manage the onboarding, deployment, and development of fresh graduates under the National Development Program.
• Track learning milestones, performance feedback, and career progression of national talent.
• Coordinate with counselors, coaches, and engagement teams to provide meaningful development opportunities and experience.

Qualifications and skills

• A bachelor's degree in business, human resources, management, or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in resource management, workforce planning, talent management, ideally within professional services.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience working with graduate development programs is an advantage.

What We Look For

A proactive, analytical, and relationship-oriented professional who is passionate about workforce optimization and developing the next generation of national talent.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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