Strategic Workforce Planning Advisor

Guardian Life Insurance; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life Insurance is seeking a seasoned Workforce Planning Consultant to partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. You will own and evolve planning methodologies, run scenario modeling, and translate data into executive-ready recommendations guiding staffing decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Finance, HR, Operations, and Technology, with significant autonomy and a focus on practical workforce strategies aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable professional experience in a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in workforce management, planning, or analytics with ownership of complex projects.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to synthesize information and tailor solutions.
• Experience advising senior leaders, challenging assumptions, and influencing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve workforce planning methodologies, standards, assumptions, and governance.
• Lead complex workforce planning and scenario modeling addressing demand, productivity, staffing, and risk.
• Develop executive-ready workforce recommendations with clear alternatives and trade-offs.
• Translate workforce insights into practical strategies aligned with priorities and commitments.
• Mentor and develop workforce planning talent and share best practices.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences to drive action.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Mentoring

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

Verint

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Guardian Life Insurance is seeking a seasoned Workforce Planning Consultant to partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. You will own and evolve planning methodologies, run scenario modeling, and translate data into executive-ready recommendations guiding staffing decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Finance, HR, Operations, and Technology, with significant autonomy and a focus on practical workforce strategies aligned with business objectives.