Resource Management & Workforce Planning Specialist - KSA

EY; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Supervising Associate in Experience Management to lead resource planning and deployment for the national talent development program. You will work with leadership to ensure optimal staffing across engagements while supporting graduates and early career professionals.

The role emphasizes workforce optimization, stakeholder collaboration and data-driven decision making, with a focus on building capabilities of GCC nationals through Graduate Programs and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, management or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in resource management, workforce planning or talent management within professional services.
• Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder management skills; advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage resource allocation and deployment to meet business and client needs.
• Monitor utilization, capacity and workforce availability, providing insights 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 with learning and career growth opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on resource planning and workforce optimization.
• Play a key role in Graduate Programs resource management, onboarding, deployment and development of fresh graduates.
• Track learning milestones, performance feedback and career progression of national talent.
• Coordinate with counselors, coaches and engagement teams to provide meaningful development opportunities.

Skills

Resource planning

Workforce management

Talent management

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/HR/management

Job description

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.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence.

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