Workforce Planning Leader

Insight Global; South Carolina; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Workforce Planning Manager for a remote role. The position requires strong data analysis skills, leadership experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. Responsibilities include managing headcount targets, leading capacity modeling, and supporting business processes. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years of related experience.
• Proven experience leading cross-functionally.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide accountable ownership for meeting headcount targets.
• Lead capacity and demand modeling.
• Analyze headcount data to identify trends.

Skills

Data analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related STEM field

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $41.00/hr

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related STEM field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of related experience.
• Proven experience leading cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of an organization.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to interpret results to solve problems and build strategy.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and applying LEAN principles to enhance productivity and processes.

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Workforce Planning Manager to join their team. This is a remote role with standard 8am-5pm EST working hours, with flexibility regarding time zones. Below is an overview of the responsibilities.

Overview:

• Provide accountable ownership for meeting the engineering organization’s headcount targets, collaborating closely with FP&A, HR, and Finance on headcount planning based on budget and operational needs. Manage in-year target adjustments.
• Lead capacity and demand modeling to support resource sharing and addition discussions.
• Establish an operating cadence for strategic collaboration across engineering teams on headcount planning, setting and agreeing on targets for each GPE team.
• Develop a standardized process for review and approval of headcount additions.
• Maintain a daily management headcount dashboard.
• Analyze headcount data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.
• Support business processes such as quarterly headcount planning, long-range forecasting, budgeting, and operational planning.
• Ensure data source consistency for a single source of truth and alignment.
• Prepare tailored presentations conveying key messages and guidance.
• Communicate headcount changes clearly across all organizational levels.
• Support organizational simplification and continuous improvement initiatives, including automation.
• Work effectively across functions and lead teams toward common goals.
• Partner with operations leaders to develop strategies for optimizing headcount allocation within the engineering organization.

Compensation

$35/hr to $41/hr, with exact figures depending on skills, experience, and education.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, DCFSA options, 401(k) with employer matching, paid sick leave, and other paid time off as mandated by law.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Human Resources and Finance
• Industry: Manufacturing

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