Strategic Workforce Planner (Hybrid)

Guardian Life; Holmdel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life seeks a Workforce Planning Consultant to own and evolve workforce planning methods, models, and governance. You will partner with senior leaders to translate data into actionable staffing recommendations that align with financial and operational goals.

With strong analytics, you will influence decisions, mentor analysts, and drive strategic initiatives across Finance, HR, and Operations in a hybrid, multi-location work environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize information.
• Experience advising senior leaders and influencing decisions.
• Proven ability to translate quantitative analysis into executive narratives.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve workforce planning methodologies, governance and assumptions.
• Lead complex workforce planning and scenario modeling across demand, staffing and risk.
• Develop executive-ready recommendations communicating trade-offs and actions.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to align workforce with budgets and plans.
• Mentor analysts and strengthen consultative capabilities within the team.

Skills

Workforce planning

Scenario modeling

Executive storytelling

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, mathematics, statistics, data science, analytics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Verint

Tableau

Job description

Guardian Life seeks a Workforce Planning Consultant to own and evolve workforce planning methods, models, and governance. You will partner with senior leaders to translate data into actionable staffing recommendations that align with financial and operational goals.

With strong analytics, you will influence decisions, mentor analysts, and drive strategic initiatives across Finance, HR, and Operations in a hybrid, multi-location work environment.