Senior Workforce Planning Analyst

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Colorado is seeking a strategic Senior Workforce Planner to lead cross‑functional workforce planning and budgeting efforts. You will build forecast models, analyze headcount trends, and provide senior leadership with actionable insights to align talent with business plans.

The role requires a strong background in finance analytics, advanced Excel, and proficiency with Power BI/Tableau. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, and operations to drive organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in workforce planning, financial analysis, people cost analysis, FP&A, HR analytics, or a related analytical function.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, workforce modeling, and data analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and complex data analysis.
• Experience working with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning initiatives across multiple business units and functions.
• Develop workforce forecasts, scenario models, and capacity plans to help leaders anticipate future talent and organizational needs.
• Analyze workforce metrics, headcount trends, labor costs, and people-related expenses to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.

Skills

Workforce planning

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

• Lead workforce planning initiatives across multiple business units and functions, supporting both short-term and long-term workforce strategies
• Develop workforce forecasts, scenario models, and capacity plans to help leaders anticipate future talent and organizational needs
• Analyze workforce metrics, headcount trends, labor costs, and people-related expenses to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends
• Support annual workforce planning and budgeting processes, partnering closely with Finance and HR teams
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and gap analyses to assess workforce effectiveness and inform strategic recommendations
• Build executive-ready dashboards, reports, and presentations that translate complex data into meaningful business insights
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders to align workforce strategies with business objectives
• Monitor key workforce indicators and provide proactive recommendations to improve workforce utilization, productivity, and organizational effectiveness
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of workforce data and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in workforce planning, financial analysis, people cost analysis, FP&A, HR analytics, or a related analytical function
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, workforce modeling, and data analysis
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and complex data analysis
• Experience working with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Ability to analyze large datasets and convert findings into practical business recommendations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present insights to senior leaders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in workforce planning, financial analysis, and data-driven decision-making, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in utilizing advanced data visualization tools to present actionable insights to senior leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Workforce Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Data Visualization
• Stakeholder Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Workforce Modeling
• Data Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Excel
• Forecasting

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management

Industry Keywords

• HR Analytics
• Workforce Metrics
• Capacity Planning
• Labor Costs
• Organizational Effectiveness

Tools & Technologies

• Power BI
• Tableau