Senior Manager – Strategic Workforce Planning

Neom; Neom; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A transformative urban project in Saudi Arabia is seeking a seasoned professional to lead workforce strategy initiatives. This role requires over 10 years of experience in workforce planning and advanced analytics, focusing on enhancing productivity and aligning workforce capabilities with business goals. The ideal candidate will have expertise in various analytical tools and a relevant degree. This position involves outdoor activities as part of its operational responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Workforce Strategy and/or Planning including advanced analytics.
• Expertise in workforce planning methodologies and systems.
• Strong communication skills to liaise at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of workforce initiatives to maximize productivity.
• Build workforce demand and supply models for strategic planning.
• Ensure data integrity across workforce systems.

Skills

Workforce Strategy

Advanced analytics

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Data Science, or related field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

Job description

Overview

The purpose of this role is to develop, implement and maintain evidence-based frameworks, tools and techniques to sustain workforce capability in NEOM. The position plays an influential role in identifying, developing and implementing strategic workforce management initiatives. The role analyzes and develops models and solutions that improve organizational productivity, forecasting of staffing needs, and the alignment of workforce capabilities with business goals and project schedules. It will lead the implementation of contemporary, agile and sustainable workforce planning approaches that empower business units to manage workforce needs.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of initiatives that optimize NEOM’s human capital investment including initiatives to maximize productivity and value
• Build workforce demand and supply models to drive strategic decision making and planning
• Build and maintain a suite of strategic workforce planning and organizational productivity metrics to improve organizational decision making
• Implement improvements to workforce management processes and tools
• Negotiate with stakeholders on complex and/or sensitive workforce and HR issues to progress shared outcomes within operational constraints and ideals
• Solve a range of complex workforce planning related issues and problems using professional experience and judgement where precedents may or may not exist
• Provide advice on workforce planning approaches, options and solutions to enable clients to build, develop and sustain their workforce
• Create, use and improve data-driven insights to optimize workforce planning, improve operational efficiency, effectiveness and strategic decision-making
• Be an effective leader and change agent to inspire key insights and actions to support NEOM’s key business strategies
• Ensure data integrity across workforce systems and databases
• Advise on staffing models, cost analysis, and strategic workforce management
• Drive process improvements and toolset development
• Analyze market and industry trends to inform strategy
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners for implementation
• Conduct research on industry benchmarks and best practices

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct

Experience & Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 10+ years plus experience in Workforce Strategy and/or Planning including advanced analytics
• Extensive experience of workforce planning methodologies, approaches and systems
• Expertise in workforce planning disciplines including development of strategies, operational workforce plans, workforce analytics
• Experience in tailoring workforce planning solutions to meet varied needs
• Experience in developing workforce planning solutions in multiple industries (preferred)
• Experience in leading a workforce planning function/team with regular deadlines and KPI reporting
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), negotiate and liaise at all levels within the organization
• Experience with and proficient in related tools including Excel (advanced), SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Python or R (for statistical analysis)
• Experience with and proficient in related Workforce management software (e.g., Kronos, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors), HRIS platforms
• Methods: Predictive analytics, statistical modeling, scenario planning
• Strong analytical and critical thinking
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Data Science, Statistics, or related field
• Master’s degree in relevant field will be seen as advantageous
• Certifications (preferred): SHRM-SCP, PMP, Six Sigma, or data analytics certifications

NEOM is committed to attracting and retaining the highest caliber of employees to support NEOM’s vision, mission and strategy. NEOM sources the best candidates based on fit for the role and searches local and global markets to identify talent.

NEOM is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, disability, age, or any other form of discrimination/other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

As part of our recruitment process, NEOM will undertake reference checks to confirm suitability for the role. All offers of employment are subject to references, evidence of all qualifications and awards, and other background checks being satisfactorily completed. Additionally, all offers are subject to the candidate being able to successfully obtain a work visa to enter and work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned. The work location is subject to change. Non office-based roles involve outdoor activities. Candidates should be prepared to work outdoors and on construction sites as part of their job responsibilities.

NEOM uses artificial intelligence as part of its recruitment process to assist and enhance efficiency. However, all final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters, ensuring that NEOM’s employment process remains fair and transparent.

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