Workforce Planning Analyst

Socket.dev; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Annual Merit Increases

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Jabil is seeking an experienced HR leader to develop and manage workforce plans in support of new business growth and site expansions. You will forecast staffing, track ramp progress, and ensure workforce readiness for program launches across Operations, HR, and Program Management.

You will partner with training and operations teams to design scalable hiring strategies, training infrastructure, and effective reporting. On-site/hybrid in St. Petersburg, FL with limited travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting program ramps, facility startups, or workforce expansion initiatives preferred.
• Experience partnering with operations leaders in a manufacturing or operational environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain workforce hiring plans to support business growth and program ramps.
• Forecast headcount needs and staffing timelines with Operations and Program Management.
• Track hiring progress against ramp plans and identify gaps or risks.
• Provide regular reporting on hiring status, workforce readiness, and ramp milestones.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition and HR teams to align hiring strategies with ramp schedules.
• Support training plan infrastructure and coordination for new programs or site expansions.

Skills

Workforce planning

HR processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS/Analytics tools

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

In this role, you’ll be the key driver of developing and managing workforce plans to support new business growth, operational ramps, and site expansions.

JOB SUMMARY

You’ll partner closely with Operations, Program Management, HR, and functional leaders to forecast staffing needs, track hiring progress against ramp plans, and ensure workforce readiness for program launches. You’ll support the development of hiring strategies, training infrastructure, and reporting mechanisms to ensure alignment between workforce capacity and operational demand.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain workforce hiring plans to support business growth, program ramps, and new customer launches.
• Partner with Operations, Program Management, and functional leaders to forecast headcount needs and staffing timelines.
• Track hiring progress against approved workforce plans and identify gaps or risks that may impact ramp readiness.
• Provide regular reporting and analysis on hiring status, workforce readiness, and ramp milestones to leadership.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition and HR teams to ensure hiring strategies align with operational ramp schedules.
• Collaborate with Training Manager and Operations to ensure training programs support workforce readiness for new programs or site expansions.
• Support the development and implementation of training plan infrastructure, including training content planning, scheduling, and timeline coordination.
• Monitor workforce ramp progress and escalate potential risks that may impact production or operational readiness.
• Maintain workforce planning data, dashboards, and reporting tools to support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve workforce planning processes and reporting capabilities.
• Support cross-functional ramp readiness meetings and program status reviews.
• Prefer on-site/hybrid in St. Petersburg, FL area. Less than 25% travel.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of HR processes, workforce planning, and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting operations or manufacturing environments with large or rapidly scaling workforces.
• Knowledge of change management practices and organizational transitions.
• Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional leaders and influence decision-making.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments with evolving operational requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and implement practical solutions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across global teams.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting program ramps, facility startups, or workforce expansion initiatives preferred.
• Experience partnering with operations leaders in a manufacturing or operational environment strongly preferred.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) preferred.

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options

• 401K Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pet Insurance

• Adoption Assistance

• Annual Merit Increases

• Community Volunteer Opportunities

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